Introduction to Food Photography for Restaurants
Client Brief
A course by Cole Wilson , Photographer
About the video: Client Brief
Overview
“In this lesson, I will demonstrate a sample brief and how to respond. ”
In this video lesson Cole Wilson addresses the topic: Client Brief, 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
“Client Brief Now, I'll explain the importance of grasping the brief before the shoot. Most photography assignments come with a client brief. They can be as short as a shot list, include visual references from clients, and different file sizes, intended to use, or any other details the client wants to provide you with. Assignments are of two types. One is editorial and the other is commercial. The commercial could be a variety of things but in this case, the commercial client is the restaurant. Editorial clients are magazines or other editorial outlets that have nothing to do with the restau...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Food Photography for Restaurants
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Category
Photography & Video -
Software
Adobe Lightroom -
Areas
Commercial Photography, Food Photography

Cole Wilson
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.
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