Food Photography by Alex Slyadnev

What you'll learn
Deep understanding of the essential equipment, camera settings, and additional tools required for food photography
How to work with professional lighting, mastering the art of blending different light sources for the perfect shot.
Principles of composition, enabling you to create visually captivating images that draw in viewers
Rules of color theory, proportions, and angles, ensuring every shot is perfectly balanced
Techniques of food photography post-processing, enhancing your images to professional standards
How to find clients and communicate with them effectively, providing the business skills necessary to thrive in the industry
Requirements
Basic understanding of photography
Familiarity with key terminology, the structure of a camera, and how it operates
Fundamentals of camera settings and basic photo editing techniques
A standard camera or even a modern smartphone will be suitable for this course
Description
This course will teach you how to photograph food and products in a way that makes people (consumers, buyers, clients, viewers) want it immediately, purchase more frequently, and in larger quantities—ultimately helping your client earn more.You'll learn to choose the right equipment, techniques, and lenses specifically for food photography. You'll master lighting and its possibilities, like creating a sense of depth in your shots.You'll effortlessly build compositions that grab attention and spark interest. You'll discover many ready-to-use compositional tricks and solutions that make a photographer's work faster and easier.You'll be able to literally freeze time and motion. Levitation, "freezing the frame," illusions, and special effects in the frame will become your superpowers. You'll take control of any textures: liquids, powders, dust, smoke, foam, and sparks.You'll learn how to create images that sell, emphasizing crucial details for purchasing decisions, highlighting benefits, and addressing the needs that the product or dish fulfills.You'll explore the specifics of working as a food photographer in cafes, restaurants, and stores. You'll learn to shoot in different interiors and environments, select the right props, and capture dishes during preparation.After this course, you'll be able to take "delicious" photos of dishes during cooking, various desserts, chocolates, meats, bread, fast food, liquids, and gourmet meals. You'll build a standout portfolio that sets you apart from other photographers. You'll also master effective communication with both large and small clients, allowing you to work under favorable conditions.This course will help you become a modern commercial food photographer who can work anywhere in the world with any client—from grocery stores to Michelin-starred restaurants.
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Who is a photographer, his|her activities and achievements
Lecture 2 What is this course about?
Lecture 3 Creating a story in food photography and how to photograph levitation
Lecture 4 Homework 1. Levitating delicacies
Lecture 5 What does the profession of the food photographer mean?
Lecture 6 The best kit for a beginner photographer
Lecture 7 10 tips for a beginner food photographer
Lecture 8 How much can a food photographer earn
Lecture 9 How to take photos of food with a smartphone
Lecture 10 Homework 2. Flavor Profiles
Section 2: Technique required to start in specialization
Lecture 11 Camera and lens to start with in specialization
Lecture 12 What additional equipment is needed
Lecture 13 How to choose a bag for photography equipment. My story of trials and errors
Lecture 14 Homework 3. Outdoor Food Festival
Section 3: Planning in food photography and the photographer's team
Lecture 15 How to plan a food photography photo shoot and why you really need planning
Lecture 16 How to build a team
Lecture 17 Accessory preparation and logistics
Lecture 18 A little about failures
Lecture 19 Homework 4. Wooden Accents
Section 4: Practical lessons. Photo shooting with natural light
Lecture 20 Equipment for a beginner food photographer
Lecture 21 How to photograph food with natural light. Secrets of food photography
Lecture 22 Homework 5. The Taste Of France
Lecture 23 Taking photos of food at different focal lengths
Lecture 24 Homework 6. Fruit Symphony
Lecture 25 Bananas. The simplest composition on a mobile phone
Lecture 26 Homework 7. Colorful Lemonades
Lecture 27 How to create a composition in food photography using a mobile phone
Lecture 28 Homework 8. Delicious Traditions
Lecture 29 Using long exposure in food photography
Lecture 30 Homework 9. Airy Magic Of Baking
Section 5: Practical lessons. Photo shooting with one light source
Lecture 31 Using a polarizing filter when photographing food
Lecture 32 Homework 10. Meat Delicacies
Lecture 33 Photoshoot of the coffee brewing process in the Dark Moody style
Lecture 34 Homework 11. Desserts In Shadow
Lecture 35 How to take a photo of a dish with the chef's hands. One light source
Lecture 36 Homework 12. Culinary Journey Through Italy
Lecture 37 We are photographing lemonade
Lecture 38 Homework 13. Lemonade Extravaganza
Lecture 39 How to photograph meat on a red-hot grill
Lecture 40 Homework 14. The Art Of Seasoning
Lecture 41 How to photograph a cake
Lecture 42 Homework 15. Secrets Of Pastry Art
Lecture 43 How to take photos of food in high and low key with one light source
Lecture 44 Homework 16. Croissants: The Harmony Of Light And Textures
Lecture 45 Food photography in a restaurant using both natural and artificial light
Section 6: Practical lessons. Photo shooting with two light sources
Lecture 47 Taking photos of a dish on a white background with two light sources
Lecture 48 Homework 18. Cheese Delicacies
Lecture 49 Abstraction and M&Ms. Photographing with a macro lens
Lecture 50 Homework 19. The Magical World Of Spices
Lecture 51 How to photograph glittering cutlery
Lecture 52 Homework 20. Cutlery In The Spotlight
Lecture 53 A simple composition with two light sources
Lecture 54 Homework 21. Modern Culinary Solutions
Lecture 55 We are taking photos of the mulled wine
Lecture 56 Homework 22. Winter Magic In A Cup
Lecture 57 Let's simulate burning embers when photographing a steak
Lecture 58 Homework 23. BBQ
Section 7: Working with the story of the photo, special effects, and a complex composition
Lecture 59 We are creating a story in the photo and photographing with hard light
Lecture 60 Homework 24. Breakfasts With Sun Rays
Lecture 61 Creating volume with the help of hard light to better engage the viewer
Lecture 62 Homework 25. Sunset And Sunrise In A Glass
Lecture 63 Photoshoot of a niche perfume using special effects
Lecture 64 Homework 26. Feel The Aroma In The Frame
Lecture 65 Limoncello. How to take an interesting advertising photo
Lecture 66 Homework 27. Wine As Art
Lecture 67 Beer advertising photoshoot with three light sources
Lecture 68 Homework 28. Thirst In The Frame — Creating Visuals For Beer Ads
Lecture 69 The alchemist's laboratory. How to make smoke with the help of dry ice
Lecture 70 Homework 29. The Magic of the Bar
Lecture 71 How to photograph a baker's morning
Lecture 72 Homework 30. Donutopia
Lecture 73 Junk food
Lecture 74 Homework 31. Between Benefit And Pleasure
Photographers with experience or a foundational knowledge of photography,Ideal for those looking to specialize and earn within the food photography niche,You aim to work with restaurants, food retailers, bakeries, artisanal producers, high-end dining establishments, food blogs, chefs, or culinary ✅Publishers,You will have the ability to publish their work in prestigious publications and even self-publish their own photography books
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