Top-down Food Photography

A course by Espacio Crudo , Design & Photography Studio

Design & Photography Studio. Bogota, Colombia.
Joined October 2018

Learn how to take top-down food photos using foodstyling and art direction techniques.

100% positive reviews (4)
488 students
Audio: Spanish
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Learn how to take top-down food photos using foodstyling and art direction techniques.

Accompanied by the talented creators of Espacio Crudo, Natalia Londoño, Paola Sánchez and Andrés Caicedo, you will enter the fascinating world of food photography from a unique perspective. It doesn't matter if you are passionate about cooking or just a creative enthusiast.

Immerse yourself in the art of capturing the essence of food from a top-down view, creating images that awaken the senses and convey authentic stories. Throughout this journey, you will join the team behind Espacio Crudo and discover how to bring everyday ingredients to life, transforming them into pieces of visual art.

Explore composition, lighting and editing techniques that will allow you to create food photographs that will delight both your palate and your creativity.

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What will you learn in this online course?

17 lessons & 22 downloads

Understand the idea visually
11 minutes, 25 seconds
Think about the photo
4 minutes, 24 seconds
Ingredient casting
6 minutes, 12 seconds
Bring life to the photo
10 minutes, 40 seconds
Everything ready for the sets
12 minutes, 9 seconds
The moment of the photo
6 minutes, 14 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (4)
  • 488 students
  • 17 lessons (2h 47m)
  • 22 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

What is this course's project?

Create two images that capture the essence of the food from a top-down view. The first image will highlight ingredients at their best, while the second will embrace the authenticity of the "not-so-perfect" ones. Through these images, you will put into practice all the skills you have acquired, exploring how the choice of elements, composition and lighting influence the visual narrative of your photographs.

Who is this online course for?

Designed for all lovers of creativity who want to explore food photography from a unique perspective. If you're a cooking enthusiast, a designer looking for visual inspiration, or simply someone looking to take their creative skills to the next level, this course is perfect for you.

It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or have experience in photography, the Espacio Crudo team will guide you through every step of the process so you can create stunning images from a top-down view.

Requirements and materials

To immerse yourself in this exciting course, you will need to have basic cooking knowledge and an interest in visual creativity. Make sure you have a camera, tripods and lights to carry out your photo sessions. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to experiment with props and compositional elements to build authentic settings that enhance your creations. Get ready to explore the art of food photography from a top-down view and take your creative skills to the next level.


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488 Students
4 Reviews
100% Positive ratings

Espacio Crudo

A course by Espacio Crudo

Teacher Plus
Design & Photography Studio

Meet Natalia Londoño, Paola Sánchez and Andrés Caicedo, the creative trio behind Espacio Crudo, a multidisciplinary studio that fuses design and photography with a passion for gastronomy. In their innovative approach, they use food as a primary means of communication, exploring new ways of experiencing and narrating through food. This dynamic team brings together their talents in art direction, photography and food to create visual content that goes beyond the conventional.

From their base in Colombia, Natalia, Paola and Andrés have collaborated with a variety of brands, large and small, creating projects that transcend the ordinary. Their approach to food as a means of expression has allowed them to explore the cultural, social and political intersections that converge in each dish. This deep and multifaceted focus on food as communication has led them to be recognized both in the advertising industry and in renowned international publications.

With innovative personal projects, such as "Balanced Diet", where they transform food into unique visual creations, and collaborations with influential brands such as Cola and Pola Colombia, Espacio Crudo demonstrates how food can be a powerful vehicle for telling stories and challenging creative boundaries. Her approach not only highlights her artistic prowess, but also her deep understanding of how food becomes a powerful visual language that transcends borders and connects with audiences around the world.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    What is not seen in the photos

    • Beginning of the creative process
    • First steps: the mood board
    • Understand the idea visually
    • Choose the recipe
  • U3

    Inspiration for our photography

    • Think about the photo
    • The lighting scheme
    • Finish the scenery
    • Ingredient casting
  • U4

    The moment of truth

    • Bring life to the photo
    • Everything ready for the sets
    • Assemble the photo: first set
    • Montage the photo: second set
    • The moment of the photo
  • U5

    Post-production, development and completion of photographs

    • Developed with Adobe Camera Raw
    • Finishing with Adobe Photoshop
  • FP

    Final project

    • overhead photo of food

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Top-down Food Photography.  course by Espacio Crudo

Top-down Food Photography

A course by Espacio Crudo
Design & Photography Studio. Bogota, Colombia.
Joined October 2018
  • 100% positive reviews (4)
  • 488 students