The Online Signature Module 1

Behind The Scenes of a Photography Shoot

FOR intermediate & ADVANCED students


EVER WANTED TO SPEND THE DAY WITH ME IN MY HOME STUDY AND LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES AS I COME UP WITH VISUAL FOOD STORY IDEAS, CREATE MOOD BOARDS AND PHOTOGRAPH FLATLAYS, MOVEMENT SHOTS AND MORE? NOW YOU CAN!

IF YOU HAVE BEEN TAKING FOOD PHOTOS FOR A FEW YEARS, KNOW THE TECHNICAL SIDE OF FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY, BUT WANT TO ELEVATE YOUR CREATIVE WORK TO A PROFESSIONAL LEVEL THEN THIS MINI ONLINE COURSE IS FOR YOU!

FROM WORKING THROUGH A CLIENT BRIEF, FINE TUNING YOUR WORKFLOW, AND CURATING THE FINAL IMAGE, THIS MINI COURSE IS IDEAL IF YOU WANT TO EXPLORE A DIFFERENT WAY OF WORKING WITH CLIENTS AND GO PRO!

PART OF THE ADVANCED SIGNATURE ONLINE SHORT COURSES, MODULE 1 IS AIMED AT FOOD PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO WANT TO LEVEL UP THEIR WORK AND TELL FOOD STORIES FULL OF EMOTION. SOUND LIKE YOU? THEN LISTEN UP!

 

WHO IS THIS ADVANCED SIGNATURE BEHIND THE SCENES ONLINE COURSE FOR?

intermediate/advanced creatives who have completed the FOUNDATION online course (or equivalent elsewhere ) and/or have been taking food photos for some time and don’t feel challenged enough by the more basic beginners courses out there!

intermediate/advanced creatives who are confident behind the camera, but want to build on their knowledge and develop the skills to go pro!

intermediate/advanced creatives who understand the technicalities of food photography, but want to fine tune their client workflow!

intermediate/advanced creatives who don’t want a comprehensive online course that covers things they already know, and instead are looking to fill specific learning gaps.

intermediate/advanced creatives who lead busy lives and don’t have time to commit to a lengthy online course.

intermediate/advanced creatives who have always wanted to shadow or assist a professional photographer for professional development, but never had the opportunity.

intermediate/advanced creatives who wish to explore developing their food photography into a serious side hustle or full-time career.

THIS MODULE IS NOT FOR….                  

  • creatives who don’t yet understand the fundamentals of food photography and styling.

  • creatives who are looking for an in depth editing, food photography or food styling class.

  • creatives who are looking to learn about artificial light. About 95% of my images are shot using natural light including the client brief captured during this Behind the Scenes mini course.

  • professional food photographers who have an established client work flow.

  • professional food photographers with 5+ years of client photo shoot experience.



WHAT WILL BE COVERED IN THis advanced signature MODULE 1 FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY online course?


 

MODULE 1 - BEHIND THE SCENES OF A PROFESSIONAL FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT

  • INTRODUCTIONS

  • HOW TO APPROACH A FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY CLIENT BRIEF

  • MOOD BOARDING, PLANNING & IDEATION OF A PROFESSIONAL FOOD PHOTO SHOOT

  • BEHIND THE SCENES OF A VISUAL FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY STORY FROM START TO FINISH!

  • HOMEWORK: UPLEVEL YOUR PORTFOLIO AND PHOTOGRAPH A VISUAL FOOD STORY

 

WANT TO KNOW HOW I GOT FROM IMAGE A TO IMAGE B BELOW AND HOW YOU CAN TOO?

The step-by-step behind the scenes process is available for you to watch and implement immediately when you join the Advanced SIGNATURE Module 1 online course! After the class you will be able to create a shot like this too, pinky promise!

So what are you waiting for? Join now!

 

IMAGE A - Is this you, not quite sure how to create flatlays full of story?

Image B - Watching another photographer create the flatlay images you’d like to style yourself can be so helpful for your professional development! I’ll show you how I build this scene inside the Advanced Signature Module 1 mini online course.

 

 
This Behind The Scenes Class is SO SO SO GOOD!
— Annie Mae Herring, UK

Annie Mae Herring, Advanced Signature Module 1 & Foundation student

 

FAQ ABOUT THE advanced signature module 1 online food photography short course

 
  • Yes you will!

    After joining you’ll receive a link to access the full course content including all videos and the workbook!

  • We offer a 14 day money back guarantee for students who have watched 20% or less of the course and did not enjoy it! Please take a moment to read the full terms & conditions here.

  • Lifetime access (meaning for the time this course is available and online) is included! This means you can watch and rewatch at your heart’s content and do not have to pay ever again to access the course content.

  • The second you join you have access to hours of learning! Yet, the beauty of this course is that it’s self paced - you decide how much time you want to dedicate to the learning process and when you complete the lessons.

    This way you can ensure this online course fits around YOUR needs and your unique situation, eliminating any sense of stress and taking the pressure off!

    The course is broken down into short, bite sized lessons, to make the learning process extra manageable. You can also watch the course in one go if you prefer!

  • I shoot about 95% of my images using natural light, including the client brief captured during the making of this course. If you are interested in studying artificial light this advanced module is not for you, but please do complete the contact form at the end and we can notify you when an artificial light course becomes available.

  • If you have taken beginners’ courses in the past, are comfortable using your camera settings and have a good grasp of the technicalities of composition and light, then this course is a great way to gain the confidence to set up a professional shoot and fine tune your client workflow. If you’re still not sure, please do reach out!

  • If you are an experienced professional food photographer, or you’ve been shooting food for 5 years or more and have an established client workflow, then this online course indeed isn’t right for you.

  • 80% of the content is behind the scenes clips of me styling and photographing a visual story, and screen recordings of the tethering process. Another 20% is talk to camera content all amounting to 2.5 hours of recordings.

    To make the learning experience as positive as possible a 42 page workbook is also provided for note taking, add ons to the lessons and more!

  • It is my top priority to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment to my students and mentees, and I am committed to promoting the fair and equal treatment of everyone who joins my community regardless of race, gender, culture, sexuality, language and disability. I strive to offer accessible and inclusive services, and recognize that some people may require additional support to access my classes and courses; I will do what I can to accommodate your needs and am always open to hearing about them in order to help you establish whether working with me is right for you.

  • The course work you complete can be shared inside our student Facebook group for peer feedback and encouragement. I check our community regularly to answer general questions and help you get unstuck, but I don’t provide 1-2-1 feedback as part of the course.

    There is an optional and exclusive 30-minute 1-2-1 Feedback Session module which can be purchased separately as an add on once you join the course.

  • Absolutely! The course content isn’t delivered via Facebook, so you don’t need it at all!

    The Facebook group is there should you find it hard to motivate yourself to learn as you can receive peer support within the group. But, if you’re committed to developing your food photography skills and enjoying going at your own pace, you’ll do great without it.

  • If you’re still unsure or have more questions, please do reach out. My email address is Kimberly(at)thelittleplantation.co.uk. I’d never recommend you do a course if it’s not the right fit, so let’s chat and take it from there!

 

 
 
I just finished the Behind the Scenes online mini course and I felt so inspired, I couldn’t wait to put what I learned into practice. The best part of the course was seeing Kimberly’s process from start to finish; my biggest take away is Kimberly’s planning process, I will definitely be incorporating her planning approach into my workflow. I’m so glad I did this course!
— Lauren Lear, USA
Profile image of Advanced Signature Module 1 student Lauren Lear

Lauren Lear, Advanced Signature Module 1 student

 

WHAT IS THE INVESTMENT?

ADVANCED SIGNATURE MODULE 1

Behind the scenes of a food photography shoot

SHORT ONLINE COURSE

 
 

INCLUDES:

  • Unlimited access to all video lessons including more than 2 hours+ of learning content!

  • Beautiful printable 40+ page workbook to accompany every single bite sized lesson for revision and deeper study

  • Homework to truly empower you to develop your professional food photography skills and portfolio

  • Certificate upon completion

  • Access to our student online community support group

  • 14-day money back guarantee

  • Lifetime access (lifetime meaning the lifetime of the course)

IDEAL FOR:

Intermediate and advanced food photography students who want to fine tune their client photo shoot workflow and want to be more professional in their creative approach to food photography.

Investment £127


 

 

Cristina, Advanced Signature Module 1 student

I absolutely LOVED this mini course!
It’s packed with amazing tips on how to structure your photoshoot, how to think through all the stages of the client journey and how to make sure all your images are cohesive.
I think the biggest take away for me was how to correct your photography mistakes when you’re deep into a client shoot. I totally recommend this mini course to anyone looking to work with paying food photography clients!
— Cristina
 

 

ABOUT KIMBERLY ESPINEL

Hi, my name is Kimberly and I'm a food photographer, food photography teacher, food stylist and author of the Amazon best-selling book, Creative Food Photography.

I have more than 25 years teaching experience and have taught food photography to 1000s of creatives just like you, ranging from complete beginners, intermediate and advanced students, in person and virtually, 1-2-1, in small and large group settings. In short, you’ll be in good hands if you join my food photography tribe.

I’ve shot content for clients such as SONY, Ottolenghi, Oprah Magazine, Waitrose, Kitchenaid and many more and I dare say I feel I know a thing or two about what food photography clients want, what food photography trends are emerging and how to take irresistible images of food that will make people want to lick their screen! Now I’m here to share my knowledge with you!

I’m super excited to hear from you and help you discover what’s possible. So what are you waiting for? ;)

 

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