Introduction to Commercial Food Photography
A course by Karla Acosta , Photographer
Learn to photograph different gastronomic projects and create mouth-watering images using perspective and lighting
Learn to photograph different gastronomic projects and create mouth-watering images using perspective and lighting
Mexican-born photographer Karla Acosta is a foodie at heart. These are three characteristics that define her behind the lens, helping her to create mouth-watering images and exquisite narratives. Throughout her career, she's collaborated with names like Nestlé, Herdez, Samsung, and Vans to create unmistakable pieces seasoned with her personal brand.
In this online course, discover commercial food photography alongside Karla, who teaches you the techniques to capture irresistible culinary scenes. Prepare to make eyes pop and stomachs rumble!
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 37 downloads
- 92% positive reviews (13)
- 994 students
- 19 lessons (2h 26m)
- 37 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop
Capture OneWhat is this course's project?
Design two scenes considering composition, lighting, and perspective, to tell exquisite stories through commercial food photography
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in discovering the art of food photography.
Requirements and materials
To take this online course, you need:
- - A camera with interchangeable lenses and manual mode
- A memory card or cable for shooting from your computer
- An external flash
- A computer with Lightroom or Capture One and Photoshop installed
- Food
- Tableware
- Table decorations
Reviews
A course by Karla Acosta
Karla Acosta has been a professional food photographer for over a decade, after initially starting out in graphic design for food packaging. Being a passionate foodie is what made her become the creator of mouth-watering visual experiences she is today, and her work as a food photographer has given her the opportunity to collaborate with brands like Samsung, Nestlé, and Vans.
A large part of what she does, as well as her personal experiences and lessons, is showcased on social media, where she invites her followers to share in the delicious world of commercial food photography.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Gastronomic Photography and Its Characters
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Types of Photography: Specialization
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Types of Photographers: Soloists and with Orchestra
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U3
The Scene
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Telling a Story
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The Laws of Gestalt
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Funds
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The Props
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U4
Light as Raw Material
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The Properties of Light
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Studio Lights
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U5
Photographic Equipment
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Camera and Optics
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Other Accessories
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U6
The Photo Session
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First Photo: Overhead Shot 1
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First Photo: Overhead Shot 2
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Second Photo: 45º
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U7
Digital Retouching
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Developed with Lightroom 1
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Developed with Lightroom 2
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Revealed with Capture One 1
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Revealed with Capture One 2
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Commercial Food Photography
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Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop
Capture One
christopherd03
Bueno para quienes estan iniciando en la fotografia
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trizha_valino
Amazing! The number of resources included is just phenomenal. It really helps boost my confidence after watching this course.
ian
This is a terrific introduction to commercial food photography. Have watched it three times in as many days and learning more things each time. It is very well crafted, and the content is insightful and educational. An extremely worthwhile expenditure of time and money.
claire1296
ottimo corso!!! molto interessante e utile.
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the_link82
Es un muy buen curso de nivel básico. Karla brinda información valiosa en general sobre la fotografía gastronómica como: el tipo de fotografías en la industria, conceptualización, esquemas de iluminación, props, composición etc... Me hubiera gustado tener más información sobre las decisiones creativas en el armado de la composición y ahondar más en la postproducción. Lo recomiendo bastante si vas iniciando en fotografía y quieres explorar el tema gastronómico.
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