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Quirky Food Photography: Style and Shoot a Moment in History

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Overview

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Your parents told you not to play with your food, but New Zealand-born, Brooklyn-based photographer and food artist Henry Hargreaves has a bone to pick with that advice. In this 60-minute class, learn Henry’s techniques for crafting a visual story out of food and shooting it to perfection.

Recently inspired by a mysterious sandwich frequented by Elvis Presley, Henry walks you through his own creative process of bringing history to life through food photography — from sourcing supplies on a budget, to styling the food, to setting up lights, capturing the perfect angle, and retouching — all while embracing spontaneity to see how the cookie crumbles.

This class is perfect for photographers, art directors, designers, and anyone who wants to have a little fun with food. No prior background in photography is necessary. You’ll walk away with classic photography tips and tricks applied to a unique medium — and a mouthwatering piece of art to share.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Project
  • Storytelling Inspiration
  • Concept and Composition
  • Supplies and Props
  • Prepping the Scene
  • Setting up the Shot
  • Shooting 1st Composition
  • Shooting 2nd Composition
  • Shooting with Lights
  • Image Selection and Retouching
  • Incorporating Text
  • Final Thoughts
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Taught by

Henry Hargreaves

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