Introduction to Commercial Food Photography
The Laws of Gestalt
A course by Karla Acosta , Photographer
About the video: The Laws of Gestalt
Overview
“Has it happened to you that you are taking a photo and suddenly someone tells you that those raspberries on the yogurt cup look like two eyes and a mouth? To explain these and other situations, I will talk to you about some principles that will help you when making your own art direction. ”
In this video lesson Karla Acosta addresses the topic: The Laws of Gestalt, 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
“the laws of gestalt In this lesson I will not talk about composition or color rules. I think this is explained very well in other Domestika courses and books that I will share with you in Additional Resources. I will talk about some little known principles in photography, but that the designers know very well. Has it happened to you that, when serving a dish, Does someone tell you that raspberries look like little eyes and the glass looks like a little mouth? or have you noticed how complicated it is to accommodate elements without forming lines or triangles? This and other situations are e...”
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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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- 19 lessons (2h 26m)
- 37 additional resources (7 files)
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- Level: Beginner
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Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop
Capture One
