Learning Food and Drink Photography

Demonstrates the art and science behind shooting food and drink photographs.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What makes an appetizing food photo?

1. The Two Flavors of Food Photography

• Composing graphic styled photos
• Composing for the emotional style
• Comparing graphic and emotional styles

2. Essential Gear

• Choosing the right camera
• Evaluating lens options
• Setting up a studio kit
• Choosing light reflectors

3. Lighting Techniques

• Best practices for lighting direction
• Creating a specular lighting setup
• Creating a diffuse lighting setup

4. Setting Up the Shot

• Composing a point of view: Profile or overhead
• Finding creative backgrounds
• Styling napkins, tablecloths, and utensils
• Adding props to a set

5. Styling and Shooting Food

• Staging cereal on a spoon
• Preparing ingredients for a salad
• Creating different looks with a salad
• Staging a grilled steak
• Making fake ice cream

6. Staging and Shooting Drinks

• Creating a chill effect
• Creating ice shards and water
• Creating hot drinks

7. Shooting at a Restaurant

• Finding the right location and lighting
• Creating a natural look with artificial lighting

8. Creative Shooting Techniques

• Playing with your food

9. Editing

• Exploring ideas for editing photos

Conclusion

• Goodbye