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Food Photography: A Beginner’s Guide to Lighting

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About Food Photography: A Beginner’s Guide to Lighting

Class Introduction

Class Project

Why Lighting is Important

Direction of Light

Quality of Light

Color of Light

Light Modifiers

Natural Lighting

Artificial Lighting

Project: Creating a Light and Airy Look

Project: Creating a Warm and Cozy Look

Project: Creating a Dark and Dramatic Look

Final Thoughts

What You Will Learn?

  • What if you are just one lighting technique away from creating your dream food photos? .
  • Did you know that lighting in food photography can instantly enhance the appearance of your images, set the mood, define compositions, control highlights and shadows, contribute to your branding and allow for creative expressions? .
  • Hi! My name is Rose. I am a food and product photographer, videographer and a Skillshare top teacher. Apart from my obsession with props and composition. A tool that really helped in my food photography is the effective use of lighting and that’s what I have for you in this class. I will be sharing the basics of lighting and how you can set up your scene to create different looks and vibe..
  • What you'll learn:.
  • This class is perfect for:.
  • -Beginner photographers.
  • -Food bloggers.
  • -Recipe developers.
  • -Small business owners.
  • -Social media influencer.
  • -Experienced photographers who wants to add food photography to their skillset.
  • -Absolutely anyone who wants to learn more about lighting in food photography :).
  • You can either use your smartphone, DSLR or any camera to join this class. Now if you’re ready, Let’s get started! .