Food Styling: The Art of Plating
A course by Jodi Moreno , Chef and Food Stylist
Discover the art of food plating to style and photograph beautiful meal compositions full of colors and textures
Gastronomy is the common language and art form between chefs, foodies, and lovers of culture around the world. When the plate touches the table, its presentation has the ability to transmit a delectable impression on the diner. Food stylist and chef, Jodi Moreno, is here to teach you how to style a visually striking plates that will impress any dinner guest.
In this course, expand your palate for food styling and learn how to plate beautiful dishes down to the last detail. Learn how to arrange, layer, and style a delicious culinary presentation and discover how to build a portfolio of your food photography.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 20 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (297)
- 16,955 students
- 13 lessons (1h 47m)
- 20 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, German, Spanish (Latam), French, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Indonesian · Romanian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create and photograph a 4-course meal by following food styling and presentation techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone passionate about culinary art. This course is great for food bloggers, restaurant owners, or anyone who wants to present their dishes professionally.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary.
To take this course, you need a camera or a smartphone, basic food styling materials such as plates and other kitchen equipment, as well as the food itself, which Jodi explains in detail in the second unit.
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Jodi Moreno
A course by Jodi Moreno
Jodi Moreno is a chef and food stylist from New York City. After years of working from her studio in Brooklyn, she decided to move to Mexico City after falling in love with its culinary culture. Jodi has gained international recognition through her food blog and social media platform, which has led her to work with an impressive list of clients.
She has worked with brands like Veuve Clicquot, Krug Champagne, MasterCard, One & Only Hotels, West Elm, KitchenAid, and by CHLOE. Her recipes and work have been featured in publications like Bon Appétit, Vogue, Saveur Magazine, Jamie Oliver Magazine, The Washington Post, and more. In 2018, she published her own cookbook More with Less: Whole Food Cooking Made Irresistibly Simple, which was nominated for a James Beard Award.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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What Will We Do In The Course?
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U2
Developing and Implementing Style
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Developing a Personal Style
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Brainstorming and Inspiration
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Developing the Concept and Source Materials
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U3
Four Course Meal
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Soup
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Salad
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Main Dish
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Dessert
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U4
Creating the Final Image
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Things to Consider before Taking the Shot
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Getting the Perfect Shot
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Basic Editing, and Portfolio Building
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FP
Final project
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Food Design: The Art of Plating
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FAQs
Food styling is the art of arranging food to look visually appealing for photography and presentations. This course is designed for beginners, covering fundamentals of plating, styling, and visual storytelling.
No prior experience is required. Basic kitchen tools and a smartphone or camera for food photography are helpful, but not mandatory. The course guides you through all necessary concepts and techniques.
You'll learn creative plating, food styling for photography, prop selection, moodboarding, menu design, and how to build a professional food portfolio. The course also covers visual storytelling and developing a personal brand.
Yes, this course teaches you how to create and document styled food images, organize your work, and present a cohesive portfolio to attract clients and showcase your personal style.
Topics include plating techniques, recipe development, food photography setup, prop sourcing, menu design, moodboarding, building outdoor dining experiences, and styling for events and cookbooks.
You'll learn to source props from thrift stores, garage sales, rentals, and digital platforms, as well as evaluate their visual and functional qualities for photography and presentation.
Yes, it includes food photography basics, lighting techniques, table setting, and editing tips to enhance the visual quality of your styled dishes and portfolio images.
Disfruté el curso mucho, es una buena introducción del emplatado, buenos para personas como yo que somos principiantes. El estilo de la profesora, que trabaja desde lo sencillo (aunque finamente sofisticado) es muy inspirador. Además ella siempre incentiva a buscar el estilo propio. Fue bueno que no hay que comprar cosas costosas ni recetas complicadas.
un poco de creatividad y dejo el trabajo a la investigación en Pinterest, actividad que todos hacemos. bonitos resultados aunque tampoco fue un curso impresionante.
breve e sintetico, ma molto concentrato, ricco di contenuti preziosi. Anche completo, dall 'A alla Z, persino il fotoritocco/editing! Molto stimolante! Peccato per l'audio che ogni tanto saltava (versione in italiano). E anche alcuni link delle risorse addizionali non funzionavano ("Not found").
Un curso muy interesante, tomo el concepto de lluvia de ideas para inspirarme, llevar registro y ser mas ordenada en mi creatividad usando el celular y redes.
Como emprendedora me fueron utiles los datos que aporta a la hora de hacer las fotografias .lo recomiendo!
es un curso muy interesante y aprendes mucho. recomendado