Introduction to Food Photography for Restaurants
A course by Cole Wilson
, Photographer
Learn to professionally photograph food, exploring different camera, lighting, and editing techniques to capture appetizing dishes in a restaurant setting
- 95% positive reviews (20)
- 1379 students
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
Learn to professionally photograph food, exploring different camera, lighting, and editing techniques to capture appetizing dishes in a restaurant setting
- 95% positive reviews (20)
- 1379 students
- 18 lessons (3h 6m)
- 16 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
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Adobe LightroomWe start a meal with our eyes. That’s why capturing dishes in their best light is so important. Photographer Cole Wilson has traveled around the world photographing food and the people who enjoy it for restaurants, companies, and publications including The New York Times and The New Yorker.
In this online course, he teaches you how to make dishes look irresistible through creative food photography. Explore lighting, angles, editing, and more to capture striking images that make people’s mouths water. Discover how to capture beautiful photos that nourish people's senses.
What will you learn in this online course?
Course table of contents
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U1U1. Introduction
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U2U2. Mise En Place
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U3U3. The Fun Part: Capturing the Food!
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U4U4. Selection, Editing and Color
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FPFP Final project
Begin the course by getting to know photographer Cole Wilson. Discover how he went from photographing portraits to taking pictures of food, along with the influences that inspire him and the work he creates.
Get an introduction to the world of food photography and discover Cole’s process for capturing mouthwatering photos. Then take a look at an example brief and how to approach it. Learn how to effectively research your shoot and gather references for a mood board. Explore the equipment needed for food photography, and discover how to set up your camera, lighting, and more ahead of your shoot.
Time to take your photos! Learn how to prepare for your shoot once you arrive on set. Cole then guides you through how to style your set and take pictures of your cocktail. Move on to the appetizer and the main dish, before photographing all three dishes together, experimenting with backgrounds, surfaces, angles, and more, for a professional end result.
Cole explains how to choose your final photos and edit them in Lightroom by adjusting things like exposure and tone. To wrap up the course, learn how to export your photos according to the brief and level up your food photography.
What is this course's project?
Capture and edit a selection of professional photographs featuring an appetizer, main dish, and a cocktail.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in learning to capture striking food photography for restaurants.
Requirements and materials
Basic photography knowledge would be beneficial.
In terms of materials, you will need a flash or strobe, a camera, lens, and access to editing software like Lightroom.
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A course by Cole Wilson
Cole Wilson is a photographer based in Brooklyn, New York. He was raised in a creative household and first began learning about photography in particular in high school. He went on to study at art school before dropping out to pursue more practical experience, working with photographers in the editorial and commercial fields, and eventually landing jobs of his own.
Initially, Cole mainly photographed portraits but, after being hired by The New York Times to work with a chef, was also commissioned to capture food photography, an area he has since specialized in. Commercially, he has worked with brands like Square, Chobani, Adidas, and Classpass, and he has also collaborated with publications including The New Yorker, and WIRED, among others.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Mise En Place
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From Portraits to Food Photography
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Client Brief
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Research, References and Style
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Equipment
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Lighting and Camera Use before Shoot Day
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U3
The Fun Part: Capturing the Food!
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Day of Prep
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Shooting the Cocktail
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Shooting the Appetizer
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Shooting the Main Dish
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Full Spread
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U4
Selection, Editing and Color
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Photo Selection 1
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Photo Selection 2
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Photo Editing 1
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Photo Editing 2
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Exporting According to the Brief
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Get More Out of Your Food Photography
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Food Photography for Restaurants
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florgroppafotografia
Excelente curso
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pbaquedano84
Es buen curso!
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f.etchegaray96
Excelente curso!
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m.stallknecht
Cole ist sympathisch und hat viel Wissen und Erfahrung parat. Das ist nicht nur etwas für Einsteiger.
Cole is personable and has a lot of knowledge and experience. This isn't just for beginners.
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taniagenoves
Cole explained step by step how he make the first contact with the client, some tips that helps the beginners in food photography. Also, briefing before start to have everything ready, and shooting day. As a short course, I think he organice pretty good.