Introduction to Food Photography

Learn to take creative, compelling food images for Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

This course will teach you how to do quick and easy setups at home for staged shots, plus making the most of impromptu situations at cafes and restaurants.

Course outline:

• Creating a pleasing composition
• Managing lighting and backgrounds
• Creative set up
• Camera techniques
• introduction to simple editing of photos and uploading to social media

On the first night, everyone brings a plate to share for photos (then eating).  On the second session, the group will meet offsite at a local cafe, likely the Eatery at Eastridge food court.  The final session will be back at Selwyn Community Education for an editing session. Ian will set up a Facebook group for the class to share photos and ideas.  Full notes will be provided.

Expected learning outcomes

• Learn to use the best camera mode, settings, macro/close-up options
• Understand how lighting affects the photo and show to control it
• Understand how to compose and arrange your photo, angles etc and tips for greater creativity
• Gain confidence choosing the best images, editing for creativity and presentation, sharing online