Food Photography 101 (Teens)
In this class, teens will photograph various food and use photography techniques to create images similar to what you'd see in a food magazine or cookbook.
Hollie Photography Mentor
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What's included
6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Using Canva (a free program), students can work towards creating a mock food magazine spread, putting together the techniques learned in class and showcasing their food images. Students are welcome to share their magazine spread with the class area and submit it to me for review.Assessment
Students can choose if they want constructive criticism on their images or mock magazine spread.Class Experience
Does your teen like to take pictures of food? I do too! This class will cover essential food photography techniques, allowing students to photograph food while getting to know other students with similar passions. Students can work towards an end project: creating a mock magazine spread showcasing their food images. Students will go from simply snapping a picture to understanding what creates strong food images and learning how to execute the techniques to develop food magazine-style images. In each class, we will go over food photography techniques and how to plan and shoot food images, followed by a hands-on time where the students will have time to begin photographing their food images using the techniques learned in class. Using Canva (a free program), students can work towards creating a mock food magazine spread, putting together the techniques learned in class and showcasing their food images. Students are welcome to share their magazine spread with the class area and submit it to me for review. Also, during the week, I will share optional exercises in the class area so your teen can practice between classes. Students are also welcome to share images for feedback. A typical class format: -Welcome and introductions -Student image share -Techniques (Educational PDFs, behind the scene videos, powerpoints, screen sharing) -Planning -Shooting time -Question and answers The focus of this class will be on food photography techniques. This class provides a fun and safe space to create, learn about the world of food photography and hone valuable photography skills. Any camera works for this class (digital, phone, tablet); however, students should be comfortable working with their cameras before class.
Other Details
Supply List
Camera Backdrop (Examples: scrapbook paper/vinyl backdrop/tiles/blanket) Food Props (Plates, napkins or any other food props)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined February, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
My professional background includes teaching photography in person, virtually, and through online courses. I'm a published photographer, Lensbaby Lens Ambassador and photography mentor. I also have years of direct experience working in the family photography field and have also worked on multiple commercial photoshoots, food photography and toy photography.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
"Everyone has a creative side that grows with practice and nurturing. "You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." - Maya Angelou
As an Outschool teacher, I will share my passion and knowledge with young photographers and artists in a supportive environment. I will gently guide, encourage exploration and teach skills to help students become proficient and confident in taking technically correct images while unlocking their creative and visual voice as artists.
I want every student to have a meaningful experience in my class and, each week, feel inspired and excited to practice their new skills.
In a safe and encouraging environment, I invite my students to learn through experimentation while embracing the creative process and discovering the joy of finding their voice as photographers. I want to help students feel comfortable experimenting, challenging themselves, and developing their talents while growing a love for photography.
I offer introductory classes and provide some creative photography classes at a more intermediate and advanced level. I also offer private classes or small groups for older teens with experience in photography looking to pursue photography as a career choice. Private lessons are customized and can focus on creating a professional portfolio or specific topics the student chooses.
Thank you for taking the time to read, and I hope to see you in one of my classes!
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND:
Hollie is a current Lensbaby Lens ambassador. She has created educational video content for two consecutive years for the annual Lensbaby Lens Shoot Extraordinary Virtual Conference, which has received millions of views since airing. Hollie has also led a Lensbaby photo walk, written blog posts, and created educational video content.
Hollie has passed a rigorous portfolio review process as a Click Pro Elite. She has created online photography tutorials for the Click Pro community with thousands of members worldwide.
She has shot exclusive content for a locally published cookbook and was the sole photographer for an online toy store, photographing all of their social media content.
For her mentoring, Hollie offers private in-person and virtual mentoring focusing on shooting or editing as well as portfolio development and helping photographers find their creative voice; as an artist.
I cannot wait to meet your student in class!
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Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-5 learners per class
