Food Photography & Styling
FOR SLR CAMERAS
Learn how to take beautiful food photos with your SLR camera in a hands-on workshop with acclaimed food photographer Fran Flynn, on the Gold Coast.
Who should attend?
Do you love food/still life photography? Do you own an SLR camera but you’re not really sure how to use it properly, or you’d like to feel more capable? This course is suitable for beginners and more experienced SLR shooters as the program will be customised to suit the ability of the group.
Location
The workshop will be presented in a beautiful, spacious, private, light-filled venue - ideal for food photography - at the Gold Coast Innovation Hub in Robina, right beside Robina Town Centre. With onsite parking, an easy walk from Robina train station and great access from the highway, it's the perfect location. MAP>
What will you photograph?
You will have the opportunity to photograph a range of delicious bakery treats, along with an abundance of fresh produce. We will supply an extensive range of professional backgrounds & props to get your creativity flowing, so you can produce gorgeous photos for your folio and social media.
What will you learn?
This course is designed to provide you with a rounded overview of food photography, equipping you with the foundational knowledge to take great shots.
This includes;
The Fundamentals of Composition
Selecting the Right Equipment
How to Work with Natural Light
How to produce Dark & Moody Images
How to produce Light Bright Images
General functionality of your SLR camera
Overview of Manual Mode
The Basics of Styling
White Balance
Selecting Props and Backgrounds
Cost: $360 per person
Cost includes:
tuition in a small-group environment;
theoretical and hands-on practical sessions;
use of equipment, props and food to photograph;
a delicious catered lunch;
Certificate of Completion;
plus great FREE bonuses (see below).
Participants also receive an exclusive invitation to Fran Flynn’s private Facebook group, where you can participate in monthly photography challenges and receive individual feedback.
Included bonus
An eBook copy of ‘The Ultimate Guide to Natural Light for Food Photography’. This handbook covers a large proportion of the material we will discuss in class, plus some things we won’t have time to cover in-depth. The softback version will be available for purchase at the workshop.
Included bonus
A '5-in-1’ reflector/diffuser. A reflector is the first essential item of equipment for any photographer wanting to learn how to work with natural light. This 5-in-1 reflector offers silver, gold, white and black reflective surfaces, as well as a semi-opaque diffuser option. (item may differ slightly from photo)
What do you need to bring?
An SLR camera
At least one standard lens (a ‘kit’ lens is fine)
Ideally a tripod (not essential)
Good humour and enthusiasm!
Anywn Stekerhofs
Proprietor Apple Annie’s Bakery
Fran's approach to teaching is fantastic, really comprehensive and precise. The practical exercises are fun and make it easy to understand the fundamentals. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone wanting to improve their food photography.
Hollie Woodford
Le Cordon Bleu Chef
This course is fantastic, Fran is amazing and really helps you understand in an easy way. I didn’t know how to use a camera when I started. Now I feel like a photographer!
Alexandra Gow
Recipe Developer
Fran’s course helped me to gain the knowledge and confidence to excel in my photography career. She is attentive and is always willing to answer any questions and provide feedback. I would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting become more confident in food photography and styling.
Catherine Mitchell
Corporate Professional
Fran is a wonderful instructor. I have been in both her physical and online classrooms. She has an easy, relaxed, and encouraging style. She adapts to suit individual needs & has been incredibly helpful in developing my novice photography skills.
There are limited places available in this small-group experience.
Secure your place now. Payment plan available.
about Fran
Hi I'm Fran, a professional photographer and designer based on the Gold Coast in Australia. I’m a lifelong creative, passionate about producing drool-worthy images that provoke emotion and make you hungry!
My obsession is teaching others how to achieve the satisfaction of realising their creative vision too. I also love to produce high quality visual books (especially cook books) for my clients. You can see my commercial folio here and read more about me here.
The Participant acknowledges and agrees that by participating in the workshop, the Participant accepts these Terms and Conditions and agrees to be bound by them. Transfer of booking to another person is permitted in certain circumstances, but no refunds are offered unless the course is cancelled. The Participant acknowledges and agrees that Fran Flynn Photography & Design and Sample Food Festival are not responsible and will not be held liable for any damage, theft or damage to the Participant’s personal property at the venue prior to, during or after the workshop. The Participant is responsible for advising at least 1 week before the workshop, of any special dietary requirements. Although every reasonable effort will be made to satisfy these requirements, we do not guarantee that the Participant’s requirements will be met. Participants with any food allergies must bring their own food and we accept no responsibility for any reaction to any food or beverage supplied during the workshop.*