Classes contain:
– theoretical part (in the form of a video lesson with a presentation and voiceover),
– the practical part (video tutorial with a visual explanation of how to shoot a particular dish),
– materials for the lesson
– presentation in PDF format

What topics are covered?

Session 1: Introduction to Food Photography (Webinar)

You will learn:
– what is food photography and how did it come about
– what are the directions in food photography and how they differ
– who sets trends in food photography
The lesson is accompanied by a video of filming a dish and homework

Lesson 2. Food photographer tools

You will learn:
– what tools (equipment) are needed to shoot food and how to choose them
– what you can do without
– minimum budget for equipment
– what camera settings to set to get high-quality photos
The lesson is accompanied by a video of filming a dish and homework

Lesson 3. Light in food photography (webinar)

You will learn:
– what lighting schemes exist
– what is the best lighting scheme for shooting food
– how to take photos in high and low key
– what are light modifiers and how to make them yourself

Lesson 4. Composition in food photography

You will learn:
– what is composition in food photography
– what composition rules do food photographers use
– how to build an optimal composition
– what is food styling and how it helps to achieve high-quality photos
– basic rules of food styling
The lesson is accompanied by a video of filming a dish and homework

Lesson 5. Color in food photography (webinar)

You will learn
– what is the color wheel and why do food photographers need it
– what color combinations do food photographers use
– how to combine props and dishes by color
– on resources to help you find the perfect color combinations
The lesson is accompanied by a video of filming a dish and homework

Lesson 6. Props in food photography (webinar)

You will learn:
– about the meaning of props in food photography
– how to choose the right props for food shooting
– how to make photo backgrounds yourself
The lesson is accompanied by a video of filming a dish and homework

Lesson 7. Editing Food Photos in Lightroom

You will learn:
– where to download Adobe Lightroom
– how to export files to the program
– what program tools do food photographers use
– how to improve your photos using the program
– in what cases the program functionality is not enough
The lesson is accompanied by a video of filming a dish and homework

Lesson 8. Editing food photos in Photoshop

You will learn:
– where to download Adobe Photoshop
– how to process photos in the program
– with what settings to save processed photos
The lesson is accompanied by a video of filming a dish and homework

Lesson 9. Making money from food photography

You will learn:
– what are the options for making money on food photography
– what you need to consider when discussing the shooting with the customer
– what to take with you for shooting
– how to promote food photography services
– how to get your first order for food photography
The lesson is accompanied by a video of filming a dish and homework

Lesson 10. Action plan for photo stocks (webinar)

You will learn:
– what are photo stocks and how much you can earn on them
– Top 3 popular photo stocks to start with
– how to register and upload photos to Shutterstock
– a clear action plan for getting the first income from the sale of food photos on stocks
The lesson is accompanied by a video of filming a dish and homework

Bonuses:
– BONUS Lesson on making a stylish photo background “for concrete”
– BONUS Single Source Drink Advertising and Creative Photography Lesson
– BONUS Video tutorial on taking food photos in low key (low key) with natural light