Professional Food Photography: Take Dynamic Shots
A course by Lucia MarecakFood Photographer
A course by Lucia Marecak, Food Photographer
Discover how to capture movement in food photography by learning the secrets of post-production to create striking images and animated GIFs
Food photography is the art of cooking with your eyes, transforming food into perfect, mouthwatering compositions and appetizing images. Lucia Marecak, food photographer and founder of the blog Healthy Goodies by Lucia, helps clients in the culinary industry produce delicious images for their websites and social media.
In this course, learn how to capture movement with your camera and take dynamic photos of food. Lucia teaches you some of the most common techniques, like dusting, splash, zest, and pouring, how to edit your photos in Lightroom, and how to create fun GIFs to share online. Get ready to freeze movement in time and savor it with your eyes!
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 21 downloads
The instruments
5 minutes, 59 seconds
Prepare for dynamic shooting
6 minutes, 11 seconds
Working with powders: dusting 1
13 minutes, 24 seconds
Working with powders: dusting 2
13 minutes, 59 seconds
Effects with liquids: pouring
14 minutes, 38 seconds
Editing in Lightroom
15 minutes, 38 seconds
What's included in this course?
Begin by getting to know Lucia Marecak, who tells you a bit about herself and her professional career in food photography. She also shares some of her biggest influences and the sources of inspiration that have shaped her style.
Put the final project in motion by going over the materials and gear you need to take dynamic photos. Then, learn how to put together a set for your shoot and arrange lights and props.
With everything in place, it's time to start shooting photos in motion. Lucia teaches you the basic techniques of dusting, splash, zest, and pouring, which can be wonderfully paired with experimentation and exploring your creativity.
Once you've finished your photoshoot, move on to postproduction. Learn how to use Lightroom to edit your photos and how to export them to share on social media. Then, discover how to make eye-catching GIFs and combine multiple images in Photoshop to create the perfect photo.
Your teacher wraps everything up by sharing some tips and tricks on how to post your work online and craft your identity for social media. She also shows you how to create an attractive Instagram profile and build an impressive portfolio to attract new clients.
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
Take one or more dynamic photos using the techniques taught throughout the course, edit them in Lightroom, and learn how to make a GIF and combine multiple photos to create the perfect image.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to learn techniques for food photography in motion.
Requirements and materials
Basic notions of digital photography and a working knowledge of Lightroom and Photoshop are necessary for this course.
As for materials, you need a digital camera, a computer with Lightroom and Photoshop, and some supplies for the photos that your teacher will specify during the course.
Reviews
- 1 year ago
This course is well-structured and decently detailed, covering all the essential topics a learner would expect. The explanations are clear, and the pacing is balanced—nothing feels rushed. It provides a solid foundation and helps make complex ideas easier to understand. Great for both beginners and those looking to refresh their knowledge. A worthwhile course overall.
- 1 year ago
Super, era tutto perfetto, l'esposizione e la documentazione / filmati che tutti insieme hanno reso il corso interessante ed esaustivo inclusa la parte finale dove spieghi come usare i programmi di ritocco e come creare profili grazie Pino
- 1 year ago
I am really enjoying learning from this course. Lucia is a wonderful teacher!
- 2 years ago
Muy demostrativo, aunque me gustaria obtener siempre la configuracion de la camara
- 2 years ago
Curso excelente! Lucia nos passa muita clareza nas informações. Adorei!
Lucia was a Manfrotto ambassador and her photos were shortlisted for the Food Blogger category at the 2020 Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year competition. She has also won several editions of Foodelia - International Food Photography Awards.
She currently works with clients in the culinary industry, helping them produce compelling images for their websites and social media.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Sources of inspiration
- U2
The world of food photography
- The instruments
- Prepare for dynamic shooting
- Lights and setup
- U3
The photo shoot
- Working with powders: dusting 1
- Working with powders: dusting 2
- Effects with liquids: pouring
- More photos with liquids: the splash
- Decorate with citrus fruits: zest shot
- U4
Digital post-production
- Editing in Lightroom
- Montage of the final photo with Photoshop
- How to make GIFs
- U5
The online presence
- Instagram and food photography
- Building a portfolio
- FP
Final project
- Professional Food Photography: Take Dynamic Shots
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for those with intermediate photography skills who want to specialize in dynamic food photography techniques like splash, dusting, and pouring.
To participate, it’s recommended to have a DSLR or mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses, a tripod, light diffusers, a computer with Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop, plus ingredients and props for your setup.
You’ll learn dynamic shooting techniques like splash and dusting, light management, advanced composition, editing in Lightroom and Photoshop, creating animated GIFs, and building an effective social media portfolio.
Yes, the course dives into techniques for capturing food motion, with hands-on examples of splash, pouring, and dusting, including how to adjust shutter speeds and lighting.
No expert skills needed: the course includes sections on post-production using Lightroom Classic and Photoshop, starting from basics up to advanced editing and compositing.
The course guides you in creating eye-catching images, designing animated GIFs, and organizing a professional Instagram feed, with tips on branding and visual optimization.
It covers natural and artificial lighting techniques, use of diffusers, backlighting, and managing light and shadows to highlight movement, texture, and color in food photography.