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Benjamin Dizdarevic

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Class Overview

Making culinary art with an iPhone is fully possible and easy to do - once you know how. Food photography is more than just “taking a picture with your phone”. It’s lighting, color, composition, photo editing and color theory. With enough practice, you can do food photography which you can TASTE.

What You Will Learn

This course will teach you all the steps involved in making GOOD food photography. Not just the photos you’d take to send to friends but photos that are Instagram-worthy. The things you will learn include:

  • Proper exposure balance

  • Lighting using natural & artificial light

  • Composition techniques for flattering angles

  • Color theory and complementary colors

  • Prep work: How to “set the scene” for your food photos

  • Editing photos using Lightroom Mobile to really bring out the savory taste of food

  • Taking pictures at home as well as in restaurants, improvised.

Why Take This Class?

Food is an important aspect of our lives. It provides us with fuel for our bodies and is good for mental health. We eat at least 3 times a day and therefore should make the best of the situation and take pride in what we eat.

One way to express that is to take photos of what we eat. You should take this class if you want to take the best possible photos of your food, day in and day out.

Who Is This Class For?

This course is for the person who sees food as an art and would like to present it as such through photography. And if you’re anything like me, you also want food photography to be easy and accessible without the need of fancy, expensive cameras. So if you want to photograph your food by only using an iPhone - you’ve come to the right place.

Materials & Resources

  • iPhone or Android phone.

  • Lightroom Mobile app (free version works just fine).

  • Access to good natural light (windows) or basic artificial lights.

  • A good mood.

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Take stunning food photography - with just your phone
  • Learn styling and preparing for a food shoot
  • Master lighting, composition and angles for food photography
  • Finalize your photos with lightroom mobile

Syllabus

Introduction
Food: A Culinary Art
What You Will Need
Agenda & Strategy
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Day 1: Theory
White Balance
Light: A Crash Course
Artificial Light
Natural Light
Composition Technique
Camera Settings
Angles
Styling
Cooking a meal at home and photographing it
Cooking at Home
Home Photography
A chef will personally cook us a meal for this course and the aim is to photograph in a public setting with little control over the shot. This will teach you how to improvise.
Special Restaurant Visit
Restaurant Photography
Full edits of the photos taken at home and at the restaurant
Editing Strategy
Full Edit, Part I
Full Edit, Part II
Learn WHY good photos are good
Before & After
Course assignment to show off what you've learned
Your Assignment
You're Ready

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Develops composition techniques that are core skills for food photography
Teaches lighting methods that are highly relevant to the practice of food photography
Explores angles that are key to effective food photography
Guides learners through a detailed process essential for successful food photography
Utilises Lightroom Mobile to enhance photos, which is an industry standard tool
Employs methods that aid beginners and intermediate food photographers

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in iPhone Food Photography: Breakdown of Taking STUNNING Photos with these activities:
Review Camera Settings and White Balance
Ensure a solid understanding of camera settings and white balance to capture well-exposed and color-accurate food photos.
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  • Review the basics of camera apertures, shutter speeds, and ISO
  • Practice adjusting white balance for different lighting conditions
Explore Food Styling Techniques
Enhance your ability to create visually appealing food compositions by learning professional food styling techniques.
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  • Watch videos or read articles on food styling techniques
  • Practice styling and photographing different types of food
Contribute to Food Photography Projects
Advance your skills by contributing to open-source food photography projects and collaborating with other enthusiasts.
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  • Find open-source projects related to food photography (e.g., photo editing libraries, online communities)
  • Identify areas where you can contribute (e.g., testing, documentation, feature development)
  • Submit your contributions and collaborate with other project members
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Practice Composition and Lighting Techniques
Reinforce your understanding of composition and lighting principles through dedicated practice.
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  • Find a subject (e.g., food, still life) and capture images applying different composition techniques
  • Experiment with various lighting setups (e.g., natural light, artificial light) to observe their effects
Experiment with Editing Tools
Enhance your proficiency in post-processing by experimenting with editing tools in Lightroom Mobile.
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  • Explore the basic editing functions (e.g., exposure, contrast, color balance)
  • Practice applying advanced editing techniques (e.g., curves, selective adjustments)
Attend Food Photography Workshops
Connect with other food photographers, learn from experts, and get feedback on your work by attending workshops.
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  • Research and identify relevant workshops in your area or online
  • Register for workshops that align with your learning goals
  • Actively participate in discussions and seek constructive criticism
Learn Advanced Techniques from Online Resources
Expand your knowledge of advanced food photography techniques by exploring online tutorials.
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  • Identify specific techniques (e.g., food styling, macro photography) you want to improve
  • Search for reputable online tutorials that cover these techniques
  • Follow the tutorials step-by-step, applying the techniques to your own photography
Create a Food Photography Portfolio
Showcase your skills and curate your best work by creating a portfolio of your food photography.
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  • Select your most visually striking and technically proficient photographs
  • Organize your portfolio to highlight your strengths and storytelling abilities
  • Share your portfolio online (e.g., website, social media) or print it for physical presentations

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