Gerard + Belevender is a photography, creative direction, and styling duo based in Detroit, Michigan. Michelle Gerard and Jenna Belevender first met at an event and quickly began working on projects together. They later moved into their own studio where they started creating scenes inspired by nostalgia, food, and pop culture.
Since then, Michelle and Jenna have conceptualized still images for brands like Little Saints, Club Backdrops, DADA Daily, and Ban.do, and worked with publications such as Compound Butter. One of their personal projects, The Artist Diet, has also been published internationally both in print and online.
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Kimberly Espinel is a food stylist, photographer, and author who specializes in capturing mouth-watering photos of vegan dishes for Instagram. After the birth of her son, she decided to leave her job of 13 years to pursue her passion for food. Kimberly retrained as a nutritional therapist and began a food blog sharing vegan recipes which kickstarted her love of food photography.
Following on from the success of her blog, she now works on commercial and cookbook styling full-time for clients including Sony, Waitrose, and KitchenAid. She’s also published her own book, Creative Food Photography, in which she shares her expertise.
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Victoria Granof is a New York-based food stylist and motion director for food brands. She has always been passionate about food, spending her free time cooking in restaurants while studying visual art and design at FIDM, and earning a diploma at the Cordon Bleu. Victoria was first introduced to the world of food styling in particular on a blind date, and after working in LA for a number of years, moved to New York to pursue the conceptual side of food styling she was most passionate about.
Victoria has over 20 years of experience conceptualizing, designing, creating, directing, and styling for both food brands, as well as international magazines, books, and films. Her client list includes Haagen-Däzs, Vogue, Nespresso, Hershey’s, Grey Goose, Coca-Cola, and Absolut, and she was named one of Cherry Bombe’s 100 Most Inspiring Women in Food. She is passionate about finding ways to tell an authentic story and create an emotional connection between food imagery and the viewer.
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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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Meet Nia Ravichandran and Kyle van Bavel, the dynamic duo behind this course. They are seasoned photographers and image editors specializing in food and product photography. As Sony Europe Image Creators, they've garnered recognition for their work, collaborating with prestigious clients and restaurants.
Their passion for food photography goes beyond the lens; they aim to capture the story behind each photo, infusing a touch of magic that makes viewers pause and wonder about the artistry behind their images. Their journey into food photography began as a creative shift, driven by the desire to tell powerful stories and evoke memories through food.
As inherently creative individuals, Nia and Kyle are known for their ability to think outside the box and turn their imaginative ideas into visually engaging content. They create stunning visuals that leave viewers wide-eyed and craving the delicious dishes they capture. With their guidance, you'll learn the art of food photography and levitation, gaining insights into their creative process.
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Alexis Jesup and Max Hoffman are the founders of Colors Collective, a creative studio based in Brooklyn, New York. Specializing in the production of still images and stop-motion videos, their work is recognized for its bold and colorful style.
They have collaborated with renowned brands such as Poppi, Vita Coco, Seagrams, Bose, and Outshine, creating visual campaigns that capture the essence of each product.
Their unique approach combines product photography with a deep understanding of industrial design, allowing them to create visual scenes that are both aesthetically pleasing and conceptually strong.
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Specialization in Visual Storytelling through Culinary Photography
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