Introduction to Commercial Food Photography
Types of Photography: Specialization
A course by Karla Acosta , Photographer
About the video: Types of Photography: Specialization
Overview
“Before starting fully with the content of the course, I will explain what are the types of gastronomic photography as I have understood them. In this way you will be able to better understand the type of photography I do and the course project.”
In this video lesson Karla Acosta addresses the topic: Types of Photography: Specialization, 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
“Types of photography: specialization Now I will tell you about the specialties within gastronomic photography. This does not mean that these are official categorizations, but from my own criteria based on my experience. The first and the one I like the most is editorial photography. It is the type of photography that you find in books, magazines, newspapers, blogs, social networks, etc. This type of photography is more creative and free. Of course it has a commercial purpose, but it is more subtle. More than equipment, you will use a story. This does not mean that, for photography magazine ...”
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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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