Introduction to Food Photography with Natural Light
Equipment and Materials
A course by user8807548 surname8807548 , Photographer
Joined October 2021
Learn to capture striking images of food in both indirect and direct sunlight by exploring composition, lighting, and editing techniques
Joined October 2021
About the video: Equipment and Materials
Overview
“Next, I'll review the equipment, light shaping tools, and materials that you will need to complete the project. You'll understand how the surfaces, props, and ingredients you choose will depend on the mood board and the sketches you've made.”
In this video lesson user8807548 surname8807548 addresses the topic: Equipment and Materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Food Photography with Natural Light. Learn to capture striking images of food in both indirect and direct sunlight by exploring composition, lighting, and editing techniques.
Partial transcription of the video
“Equipment and Materials Let's look at the type of equipment and materials we'll use in this course. Let's start with cameras. The most important thing is that whatever camera you're using, you can use it in manual mode. It doesn't matter whether you use a DSLR, a mirrorless, or even a compact digital camera. Any of them is fine, including a phone. If you don't have a camera, you can work with a phone and do this course with a phone. It doesn't matter what brand it is. It can be Nikon, Canon, Sony, whatever as long as it's possible to use it in manual mode. That's all that's required. I woul...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Food Photography with Natural Light
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Category
Photography & Video -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Food Photography, Food Styling, Lifestyle Photography
A course by user8807548 surname8807548
Adrian Mueller is a New York-based photographer specializing in food and beverage. He has always been drawn to photography and has spent the last 20 years shooting for some of the world’s leading brands, including McDonald’s, Kellogg’s, Snickers, and Stella Artois. He credits his creative practice to the natural landscapes and minimal design he grew up with in Switzerland, as well as the culture of dedication and patience that he experienced traveling to Japan.
Alongside working with clients, he teaches food and beverage photography at events such as the International Food Photo Festival in Spain and Denmark. He has also shot several cookbooks including Plantlab which was awarded #1 Cook Book of the Year and Best Food Photography of the Year at the Gourmand International Cookbook Awards. His work has been featured in Lürzer's Archive's 200 Best Advertising Photographers Worldwide 12 years in a row.
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