FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP 1-4 JUNE, MANCHESTER, VERMONT

Be part of something EXTRAORDINARY
Feed all of your senses
& Immerse yourself in the incredible world of food and photography

JUST IMAGINE….

Two INSPIRATIONAL days, packed with game-changing food photography *secrets*.
Learning how to create jaw-droppingly gorgeous images that will stand out from the crowd, connect your audience with your unique story & win the clients.  Yes! Trust me – with a little guidance – you can create magic! And we will be there by your side, sharing what we have learnt from years working as professional photographers.
Imagine spending time in a supportive group of  like minded creatives, who just like you would’t think twice to stand on the chair (or even the table!) to get the best shot of the breakfast scene.
And being able to fully immerse in the process without being distracted by everyday life, making powerful connection with your craft and being inspired by ideas that will transform not only the way you photograph but also how you run your business.

All in BREATHTAKING SURROUNDINGS!

 

CREATIVE.INSPIRING.ENERGISING.

Is this getting you excited, my dear creative?
Then,what are you waiting for?
JOIN US! (The spaces are limited)

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Head spinning with inspiration
Dancing with excitement
That light bulb switching on in your creative mind
A large number of AHA moments
Waving your comfort zone good-bye

WHAT WE’LL COVER:

  • CAMERA KNOW-HOW – We will show you how to take control of your DSLR and manipulate it based on the lighting conditions you are in. We will cover the best lenses, tripods, and other accessories that we use for food photography.
  • THE MAGIC OF NATURAL LIGHT – We believe that the magic really happens the moment you stop taking the pictures of your subject and start taking pictures of light. We will show you how to use this truly powerful and freely available tool in your photography to take your images to the next level.
  • DEFINE YOUR UNIQUE CREATIVE STYLE – Your style is your currency. We will help you unleash your potential and get to know the tools to help you build a cohesive portfolio that will make your work recognizable and unique.
  • EYE-CATCHING COMPOSITION, STYLING TIPS and PROP CHOOSING – We will walk you through how we compose and style food starting from the planning stages to prop choosing all the way to the execution. You will learn the edible techniques we use to make food look irresistible without making it looked “staged” or “fake”.
    We will also go into the details of how to create your own “prop capsule” that corresponds with your style to create magical photos without the need of a lot of expensive props.
  • STORYTELLING TIPS AND TRICKS – You will learn how to use light and styling techniques to tell your story while evoking emotions and creating a connection with your viewer. We will share how we incorporate our unique personalities into our images to create a relationship with our viewers.
  • EDITING – We call editing “the cherry on top”. We will show you how we use Adobe Lightroom to enhance your raw images and make them truly magical with live tethered demonstrations.
  • BUSINESS SIDE OF FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY – Whether you want to showcase your beautiful photos on your blog, social media channels, or in print, we want to make sure that your work gets the value it deserves. We will walk you through how to find work, build relationships, and negotiate as a freelance photographer and/or a stylist.

My partner in crime

Aysegul Sanford is a business woman and photographer extraordinaire and I can’t even tell you how delighted I am to partner with this incredible person for this workshop. A deep passion for  food and photography connected us couple of years back and since then we’ve spend HOURS chatting on Skype, sharing what we both learnt while working in food photography industry, talking about things that make our heart beat faster: from how where we come from influenced our love for food, through what we think makes a breath-taking food story, that grabs people attention, to how to thrive in the business we both love so much.

THE SETTINGS

In addition to teaching and talking about everything food photography, the workshop will be a true Vermont experience where you get to dine, sleep, and learn in VT style.

Our host and friend, Mary, the owner of The Edible Green Mountains magazine, has partnered up with several local purveyors to allow you to fully experience this unique region.

The workshop will be held in Hill Farm Inn, a boutique hotel that was built 200 years ago. If you have ever been to Vermont, you are familiar with the beautiful New England style houses that have a lot of character. The luxurious rooms, gorgeous gardens, wrap-around porch, and restaurant, Hill Farm Inn is the epitome of Vermont style accommodations.

We will be teaching our workshop in their barn overlooking the Battenkill River and will spend the rest of our time outdoors enjoying the picturesque beauty of what this extraordinary surroundings have offers.

 Additionally, we will have other Vermont-based businesses ranging from dairy and cheese producers to maple farmers to restaurants to provide our guests with a true Vermont experience.

What’s Included:

PRICE:
Shared Room  $1700.00 (per person)
Single Room $1900.00

  • All classes in a small intimate setting
  • All accommodations
  • Welcome gift.
  • All food including 3 dinners, 3 breakfasts and 2 lunches in (and around) our beautiful inn –
    PS: There will be a lot of cheese 😉
  • Surprise Edible outings
  • Morning hikes around the barn
  • Hands on styling session with Aysegul and Bea by your side
  • One-on-one time with the photographer of your choice.

The closest airport is Albany International airport and it is 1 hour 30 minutes from Manchester.

Visit Edible Retreats’ site to book your spot. Spaces are limited.

WE CANNOT WAIT TO MEET YOU!

 

The easiest photography background {how-to tutorial}

Over the past 12 months I have seen 100s of this boards being brought to life in different colours palettes by creatives from ALL OVER THE WORLD. It’s so crazy! When I first posted this tutorial on my instagram stories last year, I had no idea this simple,yet effective method I used for creating my own food photography backdrops WILL GO VIRAL. Seeing creatives from different corners of the world trying it and creating MAGIC warms my heart every time!

TRY IT YOURSELF!
And make sure you tag me in your creations – I’d so excited to see how your board turns out.



VIDEO
HUGE THANK YOU to my dear friend Danny for creating this video with me!


WHAT YOU’LL NEED

STEP BY STEP





TIPS

  • Shoot on it! Don’t judge it before you try it!
    Don’t forget camera see differently than our eyes. When I painted the first few boards I though ‘Nah, it’s horrible!’ then I forced myself to test it and photograph something on it and suddenly I was like ‘OMG!I love it!’So don’t judge it before you try it.
  • Space saver!
    Save some space by using both sides of the board!
  • What colours to pick?
    Go for different shades of the same colour for a powerful ‘blend’ which will be complementing your subject and not distracting from it. Blending darker and lighter shades of the same colour always works great! Check out Pinterest for some colour inspiration and try to recreate your favourites using this method. Or go to my INSTAGRAM to get inspired – most of my boards were painted with this method.
  • What paint to pick?
    If you are going to place food directly on the board, I suggest finding good non toxic/eco friendly brand.

HAPPY PAINTING!  Don’t forget to tag me in your creations – I’d love to see your boards!

SOLD OUT’A Magic of styling’ one day Food Photography Workshop/ Bristol

THE WORKSHOP HAS NOW SOLD OUT

THE PRESALE STARTS 19th APRIL 6pm British time —–> BUY YOUR TICKET HERE

Grab the ticket quick -the last workshop sold out in less than 2 hours

Unlock the magic of your food photography style & create jaw-droppingly gorgeous images that will stand out from the crowd & connect your audience with your unique story.

Yes, YOU!

Your eyes sparkle every time you hear anything ‘food photography’ related and you could spend all day next to the window, photographing every angle of your favourite cake. (Even if your friends don’t get it!) It’s what you LOVE.

But you know that AS A PHOTOGRAPHER YOUR STYLE IS YOUR CURRENCY, it’s what sets you apart, what makes your work recognizable and what wins the clients, and this is something you are ready to focus on. You also know that the difference between a good photograph and the one that grabs people’s attention every time – is hidden in the details, so you want to push your comfort zone, take your food photography to the next level, and learn the secrets of styling that will take your images up a notch.

This workshop is for you if:

*you feel that your images lack that ‘special something’ and are ‘invisible’ among others
*you want to create images that are recognizable as ‘yours’
*you are curious to learn how to style the food so it looks like a showstopper every time
*you want to create images that will make people stop as they scroll down their Instagram feed
*you are confused what backgrounds, props and colours work best for the food you are about to shoot
*you are stuck and keep repeating the same photography set up over and over again

I can relate – I faced the same challenges! And in this class I’ll share the tips and tricks that I’ve learnt from the years of working as a professional food photographer & stylist.

If this gets you excited, my lovely creative, then join me for this inspirational 1-DAY WORKSHOP designed to help you find *your magic* and give you the confidence to create images that you are proud of.


What the WORKSHOP WILL COVER:

*How to UNLOCK YOUR MAGIC
Learn how to define and own your creative style. Unleash your potential and get to know the tools to help you build a cohesive portfolio and make your work recognizable.

*STORYTELLING KNOW-HOW
Learn how to tell the story that will connect the viewer with your photography and evoke emotions. You don’t want people to ‘see’ your images, you want people to ‘feel’ them.

*STYLING TIPS and TRICKS 
Learn how to bring your photos to life and to evoke that feeling ‘as if your viewer was there just about to grab the food’.
Learn how to make the food look irresistible in your images, all with ‘edible’ methods
Uncover the power of colour theory.
Learn how to build a prop capsule without spending a fortune.

Workshop details.

Price: £245 early bird, £285 full price, (early bird from 19th April – 26th April 2018)
Date: Saturday 7th July2018.
Location: The Forge Bristol, Bristol
Time: 10.30am – 3.30pm

Inclusions:

  • Hands-on styling demonstrations
  • Guided assistance to help you find your unique style
  • Small intimate class size
  • Lunch with passionate creatives
  • Live Q + A
  • Workshop course notes
  • One 30 minute skype session to get feedback on your new styling skills

Make sure you grab your ticket quick – last workshop SOLD OUT in less than 2 HOURS

 

Open to beginner and hobbyist through to semi-pro photographers.

What to bring.

Please bring a DSLR camera, lens(es) and a tripod (optional). A notepad to take notes, your creativity and a smile!

Refund Policy:

No refunds are available after booking unless you can find someone to fill your space. This event is capped at 9 attendees. Be sure to register quickly to secure your spot! The event will proceed only if 7  participants or more are registered. Travel is not included. If you intend to travel to this workshop, please wait until the minimum number of enrolments has occurred. In the even the workshop doesn’t go ahead, we will contact you to arrange an alternative solution. By purchasing a ticket you are agreeing to these terms.

Got questions? Email me!

If you have a question about if this workshop is for you, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’d be glad to hear from you.
hello@beascookbook.com

ABOUT THE VENUE

The Forge Bristol is one of the most beautiful studios I have ever worked in. You can feel the inspiration as soon as you walk in to this space. The light in there will make you jump with excitement to grab a camera and shoot all day.


I can’t wait to see you there.

Bea xx