Free Course Image Food Photography

Free online courseFood Photography

Duration of the online course: 12 hours and 4 minutes

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Unlock secrets of food photography with this free course. Learn techniques, gear use, styling tips, and editing for pro results.

In this free course, learn about

  • Core Food Photography Techniques
  • Mobile and Video Basics for Food
  • Budget and Lighting Fundamentals
  • Lens Choices and Stop Motion Essentials
  • Pour Shots, Workflow, and Editing Tools
  • Camera Motion and Backdrops
  • Motion Tools and Studio Setup
  • Food Styling Tricks and Constant Light
  • DIY Props and Camera Fundamentals
  • Special Effects and Continuous Light
  • Editing and Creative Burnout
  • Gimbals, GIFs, and Capture One
  • Flying Food and Lighting Comparisons
  • Community, Backdrops, and Specialty Lenses
  • DIY Backdrops and POV Cameras
  • Cinema Cameras and Rigging
  • Stop Motion Movement and Mobile Commercials
  • Choosing Light and Composing with Color
  • Common Mistakes and Fast Lighting
  • Slow Motion and Coffee Commercials
  • Real-World Gear and Mindset
  • Improving Images and Building Confidence
  • Overhead Setups and Tethering
  • Vintage Looks and Drink Lighting
  • Professional Shoot Planning and Dark Backgrounds

Course Description

Explore the captivating world of food photography with this comprehensive online course. Designed for both beginners and seasoned photographers, it dives into the art and science of making food look irresistible. You will discover techniques to create stunning flying food photos and master food photography tricks within minutes. The course guides you on how to use professional product photography lighting on a budget, and you can perfect shooting with your iPhone like a pro.

Learn about essential lenses for food photography, and explore stop motion videos, epic product photography, and video editing tips. From professional lighting setups, creative food styling, to gimbals and camera sliders for dynamic shots, the course offers a treasure trove of information. You'll also uncover the secrets behind making food appear delicious and crafting perfect flat lays, while mastering the use of constant light to make your images pop.

Experience the ultimate in food photography with behind-the-scenes insights and reviews of game-changing gear like the Laowa 24mm Probe Lens. Engaging modules cover editing techniques using Lightroom and Photoshop, and offer guidance on overcoming creative burnout. Whether you're building a breathtaking portfolio or seeking new ways to enhance your photography, this course is packed with innovative ideas to elevate your work.

In addition, delve into unique props, backdrop creation, and tips to make shoots painless. Enjoy tutorials on creating GIFs in Photoshop, achieving epic lighting with tools like the Godox SLB60, and designing breath-taking backdrops. Explore the secrets of color mastery in food photography and avoid common mistakes that could undermine your success.

This course is an essential resource, offering strategic advice and gear recommendations to take your projects to the next level. Join a vibrant community of photographers and start creating stunning, professional-quality food photography today.

Course content

  • Video class: How To Create Flying Food Photos 05m
  • Exercise: Key Step for Convincing Levitation Food Shot
  • Video class: 6 Food Photography Tricks In 2 Minutes!! 02m
  • Video class: Professional Product Photography With One Light 08m
  • Exercise: In a one light beverage product setup, what best enhances the liquid glow without causing harsh front reflections?
  • Video class: Shoot iPhone Food Photography Like A Pro 13m
  • Video class: 3 Simple Tips To Shoot Amazing Food Videos 08m
  • Exercise: Which technique best adds depth and guides the eye in a food photo at capture time
  • Video class: 4 Best Lenses For Food Photography 09m
  • Video class: $20 Work Light VS $900 Studio Strobe Food Photography Lighting On A BUDGET! 06m
  • Exercise: Best budget method to soften harsh light in food photography
  • Video class: 7 Tips For Perfect Flat Lay Food Photography 13m
  • Video class: 6 CRAZY Things Food Photographers MUST Have 08m
  • Exercise: After buying a camera and a single lens, which accessory most directly improves soft, even lighting for food photography?
  • Video class: If I Only Had One Lens For Food Photography 04m
  • Video class: How To Make DELICIOUS Stop Motion Videos 13m
  • Exercise: How do you prevent exposure flicker in stop-motion food photography?
  • Video class: How To Crush a FOOD STYLING Time Lapse 14m
  • Video class: Godox Flash For Perfect Food Photography Pour Shots 14m
  • Exercise: How can you guarantee a clean plate and a perfect pour action shot?
  • Video class: How To Make EPIC Product PHOTOGRAPHY and VIDEO | Behind The Scenes ft. Geologie 10m
  • Video class: Amazing Little Gadget to SPEED UP Your PHOTO AND VIDEO Editing | ft. Loupedeck CT 23m
  • Exercise: Efficient post production in food photography: best tool for precise local adjustments
  • Video class: Video GOLD!!! INSANE Camera Motion Control For Food Videos | Edelkrone SliderPlus AND HeadPlus 16m
  • Video class: Best EVER Backdrops For Food Photography 07m
  • Exercise: How should flexible backdrops be used in a food photography setup?
  • Video class: Fujifilm XT3 Review! Say Goodbye To Canon 12m
  • Video class: Camera Slider thats KILLER for Food Videos!!! Edelkrone SliderOne V2 07m
  • Exercise: Best setup to add dynamic motion to food videos in a small studio
  • Video class: GAME Changing GIMBAL For Food Videos? The CRANE M2 From ZHIYUN 15m
  • Video class: How I Make My Food Photography YouTube Videos 06m
  • Exercise: Best lighting choice for long food photography and video sessions
  • Video class: Unbelievable Tricks Photographers Use To Make Food Look Delicious | This IS NOT REAL 11m
  • Video class: Food Photography Gold With A Little $350 Flapjack Light 11m
  • Exercise: Avoiding Mixed Lighting with Constant Lights in Food Photography
  • Video class: KILLER Overhead Camera RIG For Food Photography 04m
  • Video class: Make Your Own Food Photography Props 03m
  • Exercise: Why distress and dark-stain a DIY wooden cutting board prop for food photography?
  • Video class: What Food Photographers Should Look For In A Camera 08m
  • Video class: Make Your Food Photography Shoots Painless 10m
  • Exercise: Which lighting approach best suits photographing cookies to convey their softness and subtlety?
  • Video class: AWESOME Tilt Shift Effect WITHOUT Buying A Tilt Shift Lens 05m
  • Video class: NEXT LEVEL Constant Light For FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY - Godox SLB60 12m
  • Exercise: How can you reduce a distracting dark spot at the base of a backlit drink glass when using a softbox and continuous light?
  • Video class: Make Your Food Images POP With FREE Food Photography Lightroom Presets 08m
  • Video class: Lightroom Classic CC Rocks Food Photography 10m
  • Exercise: Selectively enhancing food colors in Lightroom Classic CC
  • Video class: Edit Stunning Food Photography With Lightroom And Photoshop 08m
  • Video class: How To Overcome Creative Burnout as a Photographer 04m
  • Exercise: In food photography, what is an effective way to break a creative rut after periods of intense shooting
  • Video class: Zhiyun Weebill S | This Gimbal Is The One For Food Photography! 08m
  • Video class: Get More JUICE From Your Food Photography | Easily Make GIFS In Photoshop 08m
  • Exercise: Sharing an animated food sprinkle sequence on Instagram
  • Video class: 3 Reasons Capture One KILLS Lightroom For Studio Photographers 15m
  • Video class: How To Easily Make FLYING FOOD PHOTOS IN CAMERA 12m
  • Exercise: Freezing Motion in Studio Food Photography
  • Video class: Flash VS Strobes VS Constant Light For Food Photography 12m
  • Video class: BUILD AN EPIC PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO THAT WILL GET YOU WORK 11m
  • Exercise: First step to curate a winning food photography portfolio
  • Video class: I'm Blown Away By YOUR EPIC Food Photography Images 18m
  • Video class: The BEST Food Photography BACKDROPS 09m
  • Exercise: Minimum backdrop area for a 50 mm food shot
  • Video class: New Best Lens For Food Photography? Laowa 24mm Probe Lens | This lens is INSANE! 09m
  • Video class: Create Your Own EPIC Food Photography Backdrops 09m
  • Exercise: What step is essential to achieve a crackled, rustic paint finish on a wood backdrop
  • Video class: A Tiny POV Camera To Get Killer Food Shots Insta360 GO2 First Look 07m
  • Video class: Creating Stop Motion COOKIE Videos | Behind The Scenes with Bang Cookies 13m
  • Exercise: How can you best convey realistic weight and momentum in a food stop motion shot?
  • Video class: I've NEVER Seen A Camera Like This | Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro 10m
  • Video class: Building The Ultimate Camera Rig For the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro 10m
  • Exercise: In a backlit food scene, which accessory best cuts flare and restores contrast while also allowing you to stack multiple filters?
  • Video class: Simple Tricks For Pro Audio In Your Food Videos 12m
  • Video class: Using a Standing Desk to Add Motion In My Video 06m
  • Exercise: For a single-take food stop motion pullback, what table adjustment per frame best maintains a smooth reveal and consistent composition?
  • Video class: Filming a SPICY Commercial using only my Galaxy Devices 05m
  • Video class: Revealing My Secret Light for Hamburgers That Always Works 04m
  • Exercise: Best setup for a hero burger shot with clear light direction
  • Video class: The Easiest Way to Pick the Perfect Light for Food Photography 05m
  • Video class: The Secret to Epic Food Photography? Color! 08m
  • Exercise: Which strategy best uses composition to keep viewers engaged in a burger scene
  • Video class: Food Photography is a LIE! 07m
  • Video class: 7 Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Food Photography 08m
  • Exercise: Avoiding mixed color temperatures in food photography
  • Video class: Fast Lighting For Pro Product Photography 03m
  • Video class: Essential Food Photography Gear I Wish I Knew About Sooner 07m
  • Exercise: Which tool best lets you compose with live view on a computer apply overlays and trigger the camera hands free
  • Video class: How To Fake Super Slow Motion 10m
  • Video class: How I Film And Edit This Coffee Infused Product Commercial 07m
  • Exercise: How to keep a cup of coffee looking freshly poured during a long food photography session
  • Video class: How I Film and Edit This Product Commercial For Instagram 08m
  • Video class: Gear I REALLY Use As A PRO Photographer 10m
  • Exercise: Which approach to gear is most efficient for a paid on location food shoot with a budget
  • Video class: This Advice Changed My Photography Forever 08m
  • Video class: A Better Probe Lens? The New $700 AstrHori 18mm F8 11m
  • Exercise: Best practice for using a wide‑angle probe lens in food photography
  • Video class: 5 Simple Ways to Turn BAD Photography GOOD 10m
  • Video class: 3 Fears Every New Photographer Must Conquer 11m
  • Exercise: Finding Your Food Photography Niche
  • Video class: This Makes Me Want To QUIT Photography 05m
  • Video class: Building the Ultimate Flat Lay Food Photography Camera Setup 11m
  • Exercise: Which setup best reduces cables and keeps power uninterrupted during overhead food photography?
  • Video class: The Best Tethered setup For Food Photographers 11m
  • Video class: Creating 62 Product Photos in Just 3 DAYS 14m
  • Exercise: Maintaining consistency in high-volume food photography
  • Video class: Creating EPIC Vintage B ROLL with my New Favorite Lens Filter 08m
  • Video class: Drink Photography Lighting That POPS! Wednesday Workshop #01 12m
  • Exercise: How can you light the background to make carbonation stand out in a drink photo?
  • Video class: Turning A Boring Photo Into an Epic Video! 14m
  • Video class: 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First PRO Photoshoot! 08m
  • Exercise: How should you structure the shot list on a food photography shoot to keep the day smooth and efficient
  • Video class: Creating Epic Food Photography On The Worlds BLACKEST Background! 08m

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