Introduction to Commercial Food Photography
Influences
A course by Karla Acosta , Photographer
About the video: Influences
Overview
“In this lesson I will share with you some characters that have inspired me with their work and teachings.”
In this video lesson Karla Acosta addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Commercial Food Photography. Learn to photograph different gastronomic projects and create mouth-watering images using perspective and lighting.
Partial transcription of the video
“influences In my career there have been several personalities that have influenced me in my work. The first photographer I want to tell you about is Joe McNally. He is a true master of light and an institution of international photography. Thanks to knowing his work and what he does with speedlights, I was encouraged to take my first professional job for Samsung Mobile Mexico using only a flash in hand. He was the one who inspired me to get out of the comfort of studio flashes no longer settle for what natural light offered me. What I love about him It's that he's super technical and a gadg...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Commercial Food Photography
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Category
Photography & Video -
Software
Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Capture One -
Areas
Digital Photography, Food Photography, Food Styling, Instagram Photography, Photo Retouching, Photographic Lighting, Photography, Photography Post-production, Product Photography, Studio Photography

Karla Acosta
A course by Karla Acosta
Karla Acosta has been a professional food photographer for over a decade, after initially starting out in graphic design for food packaging. Being a passionate foodie is what made her become the creator of mouth-watering visual experiences she is today, and her work as a food photographer has given her the opportunity to collaborate with brands like Samsung, Nestlé, and Vans.
A large part of what she does, as well as her personal experiences and lessons, is showcased on social media, where she invites her followers to share in the delicious world of commercial food photography.
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