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Introduction to Food Photography for Restaurants

Influences

A course by Cole Wilson , Photographer

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4,755 students

Audio: English

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About the video: Influences

Overview

“In this lesson, I will share with you some of the people that played a big role in my life and whose work influenced my style. ”

In this video lesson Cole Wilson addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Food Photography for Restaurants. Learn to professionally photograph food, exploring different camera, lighting, and editing techniques to capture appetizing dishes in a restaurant setting.

Partial transcription of the video

“Influences I'll tell you about some people who played a big role in my life and whose work influenced my style. First, my father, Warren Wilson. He's been a graphic designer for over 30 years. He helped me to know the importance of intention in design and art. Intentional decisions help shape the project. Every choice you make should have a reason. His creative choices helped me to be the picky person I am today. I'm grateful for that. He wasn't a photographer by trade, a photographic inspiration for me was the photos he took in Alaska as a commercial fisherman. The rich colors and tones of...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Food Photography for Restaurants

Level: Beginner
91% positive reviews (54)
4755 students
4 units
18 lessons (3h 6m)
8 downloads

Category
Photography & Video
Software
Adobe Lightroom
Areas
Commercial Photography, Food Photography

Cole Wilson

A course by Cole Wilson

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Photographer

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.