Description
Course Outline
Day 1. {Foundation class for anyone who wants to take their Food /Cake Photography from average to confident level.}
This Workshop Can be taken alone or with the class of day 2.
1st Class date: 19th of July 2024
- Introduction to Cake Photography
- Importance of high-quality cake photography for your business
- How stunning visuals can attract customers and boost sales
- Understanding the impact of professional cake photography on brand reputation
- Essential Equipment for Cake Photography
- Overview of camera gear and accessories needed for cake photography
- Choosing the right DSLR camera, lenses, tripods, and lighting equipment
- Budget-friendly options and recommendations for beginners
- Learn the best way to set up your Photography area on your bakery {I will show you the best}
- Mastering Lighting Techniques
- Exploring different lighting setups for capturing cakes
- Utilizing natural light, artificial light, and diffusers to enhance cake presentation
- Understanding lighting angles, shadows, and highlights for optimal results
- Styling and Composition for Cake Photography
- Principles of composition and visual storytelling in cake photography
- Selecting suitable backgrounds, props, and surfaces to complement the cake
- Balancing elements and creating visually appealing compositions
- Props and Decorations
- Selecting appropriate props and decorations to enhance the cake’s aesthetics
- Using props creatively to add depth and visual interest to your cake photography
- Exploring different styles and themes to match your brand and target audience
- Food Styling Techniques for Cakes
- Techniques for frosting, icing, and garnishing cakes to make them visually enticing
- Creating appealing cake slices and plated presentations for photography
- Working with textures, glazes, and drizzles to add a touch of elegance
Day 2. {Only participants of Day1 can proceed to this Class.}
2nd Class date 26th of July 2024
- Editing and Post-Processing
- Introduction to image editing software (e.g., Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop)
- Enhancing colors, adjusting exposure, and optimizing cake images
- Retouching and removing imperfections while maintaining the cake’s natural look
- Building Your Cake Photography Portfolio
- Designing a captivating online portfolio to showcase your cake photography
- Optimizing your website or social media platforms for maximum exposure
- Utilizing branding and marketing strategies to attract clients and collaborations.
