Creating Culinary Photo Series
6:00 am. Photo 1
A course by Espacio Crudo , Design & Photography Studio
About the video: 6:00 am. Photo 1
Overview
“For photograph number one, we are going to recreate the light of dawn, that is, that cold and soft light that we can see when there is already light but the sun has not yet come out. In technical terms, the light we are going to develop is a light, cold (5600ºk) and with a 1: 1 contrast. To achieve this lighting we will use a basic lighting scheme: main light, fill and backlight. ”
In this video lesson Espacio Crudo addresses the topic: 6:00 am. Photo 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Creating Culinary Photo Series. Learn to create artistic food styling projects and delve into the different types of lighting involved.
Partial transcription of the video
“06:00 am Photo 1 Nati left us all ready to take our picture. We are going to take a picture, emulating the lighting, the light, type six in the morning, which is more or less time When I arrive at the studio and eat my breakfast. This time is very special because there is already light But the sun has not risen, there is no shadow. Let's recreate that light, which in technical terms, it would be a soft and diffused light, it will also have a cold temperature, that is, an elevated temperature, about 7000 or 7500 ° K. To achieve this lighting, we will use softbox. A softbox is a tool or light...”
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Course summary for: Creating Culinary Photo Series
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Category
Photography & Video -
Software
Adobe Photoshop, Camera Raw -
Areas
Food Photography, Food Styling, Instagram Photography, Photographic Composition, Photographic Lighting, Photography

Espacio Crudo
A course by Espacio Crudo
Meet Natalia Londoño, Paola Sánchez and Andrés Caicedo, the creative trio behind Espacio Crudo, a multidisciplinary studio that fuses design and photography with a passion for gastronomy. In their innovative approach, they use food as a primary means of communication, exploring new ways of experiencing and narrating through food. This dynamic team brings together their talents in art direction, photography and food to create visual content that goes beyond the conventional.
From their base in Colombia, Natalia, Paola and Andrés have collaborated with a variety of brands, large and small, creating projects that transcend the ordinary. Their approach to food as a means of expression has allowed them to explore the cultural, social and political intersections that converge in each dish. This deep and multifaceted focus on food as communication has led them to be recognized both in the advertising industry and in renowned international publications.
With innovative personal projects, such as "Balanced Diet", where they transform food into unique visual creations, and collaborations with influential brands such as Cola and Pola Colombia, Espacio Crudo demonstrates how food can be a powerful vehicle for telling stories and challenging creative boundaries. Her approach not only highlights her artistic prowess, but also her deep understanding of how food becomes a powerful visual language that transcends borders and connects with audiences around the world.
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