Introduction to Food Photography with Natural Light
Influences
A course by Adrian Mueller , Photographer
About the video: Influences
Overview
“Here I'll share a brief description of my philosophies, and I will present the people who have shaped my creative process and influenced the way I take pictures.”
In this video lesson Adrian Mueller addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Food Photography with Natural Light. Learn to capture striking images of food in both indirect and direct sunlight by exploring composition, lighting, and editing techniques.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Influences I was drawn to photography from a young age on, initially to the classic documentary and street photographers such as Cartier-Bresson and Sebastião Salgado. Later on, to the food photography of Ditte Isager, Johnny Miller, Gentl & Hyers, and Peden + Munk. Ditte worked on a book together with chef René Redzepi. It's called "Noma: Time and Place in Nordic Cuisine." I believe that's a book that belongs on the bookshelf of any aspiring food photographer. My creative process has been greatly influenced by the time I've spent in Japan over the years where a lot of emphasis is placed ...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Food Photography with Natural Light
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Category
Photography & Video -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Food Photography, Food Styling, Lifestyle Photography
Adrian Mueller
A course by Adrian Mueller
Adrian Mueller is a New York-based photographer specializing in food and beverage. He has always been drawn to photography and has spent the last 20 years shooting for some of the world’s leading brands, including McDonald’s, Kellogg’s, Snickers, and Stella Artois. He credits his creative practice to the natural landscapes and minimal design he grew up with in Switzerland, as well as the culture of dedication and patience that he experienced traveling to Japan.
Alongside working with clients, he teaches food and beverage photography at events such as the International Food Photo Festival in Spain and Denmark. He has also shot several cookbooks including Plantlab which was awarded #1 Cook Book of the Year and Best Food Photography of the Year at the Gourmand International Cookbook Awards. His work has been featured in Lürzer's Archive's 200 Best Advertising Photographers Worldwide 12 years in a row.
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