Introduction to Commercial Food Photography
The Props
A course by Karla Acosta , Photographer
About the video: The Props
Overview
“The props, the props or the atrezzo, are all those objects that will help you compose a scene. In this lesson I will talk to you about them and I will explain to you what is the clothing with which the food will appear in your photographs. ”
In this video lesson Karla Acosta addresses the topic: The Props, 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 props The funniest part has arrived, the one I like the most of gastronomic photography, talk about the props. Props, props or props They are all those elements that serve to dress my scene. In food photography We are talking about cutlery, crockery, tablecloths, napkins, kitchen utensils, ingredients, etc. Just like in a movie, the props support the story and the general atmosphere. If you are going to dedicate yourself to this gastronomic photography, unless you have an art director or a stylist let it be your supplier of props, you will inevitably find yourself hunting for deals in d...”
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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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