Course Objective

The objective of this course is to provide attendees with detailed information and in-depth knowledge, enabling them to achieve the following objectives:
Learn about:

• The evolution of Food Styling.

• The Food Styling 4 W’s.

• How to prepare for the shoot (from briefing to shooting day).

• The Food Stylist Resources.

• The 5th “W”: Workflow.

Practice:

• Basic Food Styling techniques.

• A professional photoshoot simulation – from briefing to final image.

This course is best for:

• New & aspiring professional Food Stylists.

Requirements:

• Basic culinary experience/cooking.

• Access to laptop & internet connection.​

 

Course Outline

Day 1
Introduction

- Self Introductions
- Course Objectives
- Food Shots I Like
- The 4 W's of Food Styling

- What you need to know about photography & videography

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Day 2
Core 1

- Preparing for the shoot

- Assignment 1 Briefing

- The Food Stylist Resources

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Day 3
Core 2

- Assignment 1 Presentations
- Workflow on set
- 2 Demonstrations of Food Styling Techniques
- Assignment 2 Briefing

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Day 4
Demos & Practics

- Assignment 2 Presentations
- Practical Exercise 1
- Practical Exercise 2
- Information Recap
- Assignement 3 Briefing

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Day 5
Simulation

- Photoshoot Simulation
- Performance Evaluation
- Feedback

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Learning Approach

The course uses multiple learning interventions designed to ensure a high interaction level between the instructor and the attendees and amongst the attendees to leverage the diversity of their backgrounds. It combines different instructional and educational techniques from one-way information sharing, two-way communication, demonstrations, practical exercises, assignments, simulations, and feedback sharing which maximizes the effectiveness of the learning process.

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Trainers

Lead Trainer: Amal Mansour

Co-Trainer: El-Said Ashour​

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