RECAP: LONDON FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY, FOOD STYLING AND REEL CREATION WORKSHOP
As food photographers, food bloggers and food content creators we have to face facts - the social media landscape is changing and with it, how we share content! Where once ‘only’ good photos and delicious recipes were needed to get noticed, we now need to know how to capture great photos, write stellar recipes and film drool-worthy video content - especially short form video content (think TikTok and Instagram Reels) - to ensure we stand out from the crowd!
But creating engaging short form videos, especially at scale and particularly in the food space where lip syncing just won’t do, can feel overwhelming, am I right?! That’s why Silvia and I came up with the idea for the March 2023 London food photography, food styling and reel creation workshop; what if we could share how we’re managing to meet our clients’ food content needs whilst still producing work that’s visually engaging, on trend and achievable!
With that in mind, Silvia and I taught two action packed days all about food content creation, short form video, creativity and styling at Silvia’s gorgeous London home studio. You can find some outtakes from the days below…..
Vegan burrata by Julienne Bruno was used by the students to style this beautiful salad
Students had the chance to use an array of Capture by Lucy Backdrops
DAY 1 - LONDON FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY, FOOD STYLING AND REEL CREATION WORKSHOP TIMETABLE
Silvia and I wanted to give our incredible students the chance to…
learn the foundation of videography - what are frames per second, why does it matter, how do we manage camera shake, angles and so on
develop their creativity and explore hands on food styling theory - we discussed how to style those tricky salads and after a little demo, students had a chance to have a go themselves
understand how to create engaging, eye catching short form video - we practiced transitions and explored GIF creation
build a food photography portfolio with lots of varied images from dark and moody, to colourful and bright!
Day one was intense, but students were able to film, photograph and style 4 separate, complete Reels/TikToks whilst learning LOTS that they can apply when creating content at home. They finished day one feeling inspired and brimming with ideas!
Outtake from the salad styling, photography and short form video lesson on day one of our London workshop!
DAY 2 - LONDON FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY, FOOD STYLING AND REEL CREATION WORKSHOP TIMETABLE
Building on the learning from day 1, Silvia and I wanted to ensure the students’ video and photography portfolio was versatile and interesting, whilst ensuring they had all they needed to kick butt after the workshop and step into their short form video creation with confidence, so we ensured that they…
had the opportunity to ask lots of questions during a morning Q&A
learned the ins and outs of editing content on their phone/tablet
understood key short form video trends
created a cinemagraphic recipe reel - we taught this focusing on dark, moody and romantic visual story telling
got to grips with editing in Premier Pro - students also received handouts and a screen recording so that they can revisit their learning at home.
White bowl and pinch bowl by Nom Living.
“This workshop was everything I had hoped for and more!”
Before I thank our generous workshop partners, I wanted to say a huge, massive THANK YOU to our fabulous creatives who joined us from near and far. I will never stop being so, so honoured to be allowed and able to teach and serve you. I hope from the bottom of my heart, this workshop will provide you with creative tools for years to come and want to wish you SO MUCH SUCCESS!
Anusha - Baiba - Cindy - Helen - Kairi - Rahel -Victoria
I also want to thank my INCREDIBLE co-teacher and baker behind the delicious cake you see in these shots, Silvia. You nailed it!
Outtake from lunch on day 2 with vegan burrata by Julienne Bruno
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU GOES OUT TO OUR FOOD STYLING WORKSHOP PARTNERS
Thank you all so much for gifting us and our attendees your beautiful (and delicious) goodies. This workshop could never have been what it is without your input.
NOM LIVING - your ceramics are EVERYTHING and made a gorgeous addition to the styling session and student goodie bags!
JULIENNE BRUNO - literally the BEST vegan burrata ever! Gorgeous to style with and delicious to eat!
CAPTURE BY LUCY BACKDROPS - I am a long standing fan! So much fun using your backdrops for the styling sessions and just so fab to be able to add one to the attendee’s goodie bags!
WANT TO ATTEND ONE OF MY FOOD STYLING, FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY and VIDEOGRAPHY WORKSHOPs?
Then please feel free to check out my food photography and styling workshop and retreat page HERE and see if anything tickles your fancy. Alternatively, if everything is sold out, the available dates don’t work or you have a questions about upcoming workshops, please complete the contact form below and we’ll get in touch with further details and give you early access to new workshop and retreat dates. I can't wait to hear from you.
Small bowl by Nom Living.
