Level Up Your Photographs With This Online Food Photography Course!
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Over the past few years, I’ve noticed more and more people asking how I’ve been working to improve my food photography ever since I started working for lifestyle media brands and as a freelance content and communications consultant.
The short answer? A lot of Google searches, online courses, and on-the-job practice!
My passion for food photography started when I moved to China for work. I fell completely in love with the diverse culinary scene that was far from what I ever imagined it would be. I started documenting what I had the fortune of trying every week and sharing those images with friends and family. Soon, it became an obsession. Every weekend/month, I would set out to explore a new neighbourhood, a new town, a new city, fully focused on trying all the local delicacies that were native to that particular area of the country – who knew Chinese food was so diverse?! All I had known growing up was the Cantonese / Guangdong style of Chinese food that was popular throughout the UK (and what I had known having spent my formative years in Hong Kong.
When I moved to Shanghai, I joined one of the largest expat media companies in the country as a Digital Content Manager – and that’s when I fell into covering the latest new restaurant and bar openings throughout the city. However, I had to quickly learn how to capture the food and drinks I was writing about, as I didn’t always have access to a photographer who could accompany me.
Frankly, I sucked at it. My photos were poorly compositioned, poorly-lit (most of the time I was shooting in restaurants at dinner time, and had no idea that things like portable lights existed), and honestly, I felt like I didn’t really know what I was doing. And yet, I loved every second of it and couldn’t wait to learn how to improve my pictures.
Out of the many online courses I tried, Foodtography School is one that really stuck with me.
Who is Foodtography School for?
Absolutely anyone and everyone. Whether you’re new to the world of food photography or have been practising for a while like I had, the courses provides advice and insight that will help push your photographs to the next level. Plus, when you enroll in one of the courses offered, you get lifetime access - so you can go through it as quickly or as slowly as you like (I found this super useful while trying to maintain a busy work schedule and other life commitments).
BONUS: You can use my discount code “UNCOVERINGCITIES” for 15% off all Foodtography products (except bundles and payment plans). Please note the discount code cannot be stacked with other sales discounts.
What I Learned
Fundamentals of Photography: Covering everything from the history of photography and elements to consider to the basics of using your DSLR.
Composition: Covers core composition principles, capturing movement in your photographs effectively and how to create dynamic images using texture and layering.
Light and Colour: Ever wondered how light and colour can affect your photographs? You’ll find out in this unit, alongside common lighting mistakes! I was definitely guilty of committing a few of these…
Branding: Get the low down on finding your unique visual voice and style and why branding is important. It’s all about learning to stand out from the competition.
Editing: Turn great photographs into G.R.E.A.T. photographs - how you edit your photos makes all the difference, and this unit covers everything to do with that.
Social Media: Whether you’ve got the skills or not when it comes to marketing yourself on social media, there’s no harm in learning a few tips and tricks from others, or giving your social media strategy a complete overhaul with the help of this unit.
Business and Marketing: This is where you learn all about how to market yourself as a food photographer, how to build a relationship with brands and start earning money!
While my focus is mainly on restaurant photography, the tips and insight I gained throughout this course helped me level up core photography fundamentals (relating to food too) that really helped. So, if you’re looking to pick up a new skill – be it for business or pleasure, I would highly recommend giving Foodtography School a chance to help you level up the quality of your photographs!
You can use my discount code “UNCOVERINGCITIES” for 15% off all Foodtography products (except bundles and payment plans).
Online Courses
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Guides
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Restaurant Pricing, Proposal & Contract Guide
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After Discount: $67.15 / £53.32
(Original Price: $79 / £62.74)
Please note the discount code cannot be stacked with other sales discounts.
Have you been practicing your food photography lately? Share your best shots by tagging me on Instagram (@uncoveringcities) and use the hashtag #uncoveringfood for the chance to be featured on my Stories or Reels!