Food as art
a guide to creating beautiful still life imagery using the elements of light, color, style and texture.
NEXT SESSION: 6/3/24 TO 6/16/24
REGISTER HERE ON MARCH 27TH AT 12 NOON EST!
Class Overview:
As a work-from-home mom, I’ve always spent many hours in the kitchen. I enjoy cooking and being around wholesome, beautiful food. Our family grows a large garden and I can’t help but admire all of the colors and textures of fresh fruits and vegetables. In 2014 I decided the best way to celebrate the visual diversity and seasonal flavors, was to write a cookbook. And so my journey into still life work began. Food photography is complex. So many elements play into creating an atmosphere in a single photograph. But the good news is that you have control to create just the mood you envision. Once the key elements of a strong still-life image are understood, the possibilities are endless. In this course, you'll learn how to create images in line with your vision using just natural light. There is so much room for creativity! Have you been dabbling in still life work but can’t seem to match your images to your vision? Or are you looking for a good foundation to get started?
Food As art is just the class for anyone who has a good understanding of natural light and wants to take their food photography to the next level.
What You Will Learn:
how to plan your visual story and mood
ideal camera gear and lens choices
what types of props will help create a visual story…what to look for and where to find them
backgrounds and surfaces
how to find the correct natural light and set your scene in a way that will create the mood you’re envisioning
color palette and how it can add to or take away from your final image
how to style a tabletop scene
composition and angles that best flatter still life work…on the table or in the hands of another subject
how to create diptychs in Lightroom and work within the color hue, saturation and luminance sliders
Class Mechanics:
This two-week online interactive class will include:
behind-the-scenes photographs and lighting diagrams that show you how I style and utilize natural light
daily interaction and feedback to all questions
weekly assignments with individualized feedback through video
all class members will be invited to the Food As Art alumni Facebook group…an opportunity for continual sharing and growth
Student Reviews:
"Anna was a very thoughtful teacher, really putting everything into the details of the lessons. She was quick to respond to questions or ideas. Overall, the class made you think about many elements of food photography, including light, angles, color, and moods. It brought back a lot of basic ideas you might have learned long ago in art class and made them relevant and useful in photography."
Jamie Lynn Davis
To read more testimonials from past students go HERE.
Prerequisites:
a DSLR and an understanding of how to use manual mode
Cost:
Active $200 | Silent $150
To learn more about the different types of seats offered, go to our FAQ section.
Dates of Next Class:
6/3/24 TO 6/16/24
Questions:
Please message me with any questions HERE.
REGISTER HERE ON MARCH 27TH AT 12 NOON EST!