Introduction to Food Photography with Natural Light Information
Learn to capture striking images of food in both indirect and direct sunlight by exploring composition, lighting, and editing techniques
“One of the most important elements of a successful food image is how the light and its mood touches us.”
Photographer Adrian Mueller specializes in taking mouth-watering food and beverage images for clients including McDonald’s, and Kellogg’s, often using natural light to tell authentic stories through his work.
In this online course, he teaches you how to create stunning images of food using daylight. Explore the fundamentals of food photography, as well as techniques for composition, lighting, editing, to produce professional-looking photographs of your favorite dishes. Let the beauty and simplicity of daylight inspire you to capture something special.
Here’s what you’ll learn
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
The Fundamentals of Photography and Preparation
- Camera Fundamentals for Food Photography
- The Composition
- Understanding Natural Light
- Mood Board and Sketches
- Equipment and Materials
- Food Styling Tips
Photographing and Light
- Lighting: Knowledge in Action
- Taking the Photo: Indirect Daylight 1
- Taking the Photo: Indirect Daylight 2
- Taking the Photo: Direct Sunlight
Touch-ups and Additional Tips
- Retouching the Images 1
- Retouching the Images 2
- Tips for Sharing Your Work
Final project
- Introduction to Food Photography with Natural Light
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone interested in learning a professional approach to food photography with daylight.
About Author
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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