Clare Says:The biggest and best Farm to Table workshop EVER
Folks, this is a big one.
Lately, there have been a number of people inquiring about my next Farm to Table workshop. I have big plans in 2011 and part of those plans involve taking this workshop to other cities. More on that later.
In Washington, however, I have just nailed down the details for a dream farm workshop and I am here to tell you all about it.
Clare Says:upcoming food photography workshop
On January 15th, I will be teaching a food photography workshop in our lovely studio.
Whether you are a food blogger or just a person who enjoys snapping pictures of their meals, this class will show you how to take beautifully appetizing food photographs.We’ll talk about depth of field, available light, reflectors, choosing props, photo composition, styling, and more.
DATE: Saturday, January 15th, 2011
TIME: 10am – approximately 3pm
COST: $250 per person, due at the time of registration
Class size limited to 7
The class is filling up quickly and is on a first come, first served basis. If you are interested in registering, please email me at clare at clarebarboza dot com.
UPDATE: The January 15th class is FULL. However, I have added two additional dates which still have space: January 26th and January 29th.
Email if interested!
Clare Says:Farm to Table photography workshop date set!
Well, it took a bit of planning, but I have FINALLY set the date for the very first Farm Photo Safari: Tuesday, September 7th, 2010.
I am so excited about this class!!
The workshop will take place on Vashon Island, where participants will tour two farms. We will start at Seabreeze Farm, where we’ll spend some time with the cows, chickens, pigs, ducks, and sheep, and then we’ll head off to photograph the Seabreeze butcher shop, located right next to La Boucherie.
After that, we’ll move on to Kurtwood Farms, and check out Kurt’s lovely property, animals, vegetable gardens and new cheese cave, (which is pretty darn cool.)
The last part of the day will focus on natural light food photography, using some of the ingredients produced by these two farms.
*Lunch and transportation on the island will be provided.
DATE: Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
TIME: 9am until approximately 4 or 5pm
COST: $300 (payment due at time of registration)
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: A digital SLR, a decent working knowledge of your camera, and runner boots
WHAT’S RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED: A laptop, a card reader, and a tripod
TO REGISTER: Email me to reserve your spot (clare at clarebarboza dot com)
L Says:August Food Styling & Photography Workshops – 2 Dates Added
Thanks everyone for your feedback on classes! I’m happy to announce 2 new classes based on your comments. First, I have included a weekend day (hope Sundays work for you guys!). I’ve also schedule another class the following day, for those of you from out of town who want a more intensive experience.
The Natural Food Styling & Photography 102 class take the basic principals I teach in the 101 class, but applies them to some more challenging subjects. I do recommend that you have taken some sort of food styling & photography class prior to attending this class, but it doesn’t have to be my 101 class. You should, however, be quite comfortable with your camera in aperture priority mode.
Registration is now open here. Please note, I’m trying a new class registration system! If you have any problems, let me know and I’ll get it fixed.
Natural Food Styling & Photography 101
August 8th, 2010, 1pm to 5ish
Register Here
This 1/2 day Natural Food Styling & Photography Workshop is for anyone interested in learning the basics of food styling and photography for editorial purposes.
We will focus on simple plating and propping of food for the most appealing photos without resorting to tricks that render the food inedible. We will also cover creative lighting techniques using natural light.
Although a good working knowledge of your camera is recommended, this class is appropriate for all levels of photographers. All you need to bring is your camera and a tripod (highly recommended!)
This class is limited to 7 attendees.
This class is held in Seattle, at the Spare Room studio.
Class Fee: $125.00
Natural Food Styling & Photography 102
Monday, August 9th, 2010, 1pm to 5ish
Register Here
This 1/2 day Natural Food Styling & Photography 102 Workshop focuses on more challenging food subjects, such as meat (raw and cooked), drinks and action shots. Like my 101 class, we will focus on plating and propping of food for the most appealing photos without resorting to tricks that render the food inedible. We will cover creative lighting techniques using natural light, and some speedlight (flash) usage as time permits.
You should have good working knowledge of your camera, especially functions such as manual focus, aperture priority and exposure compensation. All you need to bring is your camera and a tripod (highly recommended!)
This class is limited to 7 attendees.
This class is held in Seattle, at the Spare Room studio.
Class Fee: $125.00
L Says:Workshops: What classes would you like to see?
Workshops at Spare Room have been terrific so far, and I’m excited about doing more this summer. Before I start scheduling them, I would love to hear from you what classes you’d be most excited about.
Here are a few ideas I’ve been thinking about:
Cocktails
Tips for capturing tempting looking cocktails, from garnishes and props to just the right lighting for glassware.
Outdoor Food Photography
Trying to get great food shots at your picnic? This class will help you learn to work with those harsh lighting conditions.
Photographing Meat
Many people find meat a difficult thing to shoot, but I think it is beautiful. We’ll work with styling both raw and cooked meat in natural and artificial light.
Food in Action
This class will focus on special techniques for bringing more life to your food shots including pour shots, people cooking and eating, and tips for being your own model.
Just Desserts
In this dessert food styling & photography class, we’ll cover the basics of styling and shooting beautiful desserts as well as some of the challenges (ice cream, pie slices). Plus, we’ll eat the leftovers.
Product Photography
No food in this class, just working with props and light to take photos of crafts/products (soaps, salts, cards, clothing, jewelry, etc.) and some Photoshop techniques for prepping those images for the web.
Doughnuts
We do more than photography at Spare Room! In this cooking class, you’ll learn to make 3 different types of doughnuts plus glazes, and go home with a boxful! (Can be made a Gluten Free or a Vegan class on request!)
Natural Food Styling & Photography 101
This is the class I’ve been teaching for the past few months… are their more of you out there that would like to take it?
Do these sound interesting to you? Do you have other ideas that you’d like to see? Leave me a comment to let me know!
Clare Says:More upcoming photography workshops
After much prodding and pushing, I am finally “officially” offering workshops. I have done a few lately and I have to say, I have had a total blast.
In the past several weeks, I have spent some time polling people and asking what they wanted to learn. The workshops I am offering are based on those suggestions.
•Photographing Kids
In this workshop, I will share all the little tips and tricks I use to take photos of children. There will be live models to practice on and plenty of time to address your individual questions and challenges. A digital SLR is preferred, (as opposed to a point and shoot) and basic knowledge of your camera is required. Workshops are 6 hours.
$250 per person
Class size limited to 6
•Basic Photography
Do you have a digital SLR but are not sure how to use it outside of the automatic mode? Do words like “aperture”, “shutter speed” and “depth of field” fill you with panic and reaching for your trusty point and shoot camera? Do you want to be a better photographer?
This class will teach you the basics of shooting in manual mode, how to have more creative control and take better photos, and how to use natural light. We will talk about photographing people and still lifes and you will have lots of time to practice all your new skills. A digital SLR is required. Workshops are 6 hours.
$250 per person
Class size limited to 6
•Farm Photo Safari
This class is all about learning to tell a story with your camera. Classes will take place on a farm and participants will document the landscape as well as some of the processes involved in getting food from the farm to the table. The second part of the day will focus on natural light food photography.
This class will be offered multiple times, (at different farms) from late June through October. A digital SLR is preferred, (as opposed to a point and shoot) and basic knowledge of your camera is required. Classes will be approximately 8 hours.
$300 per person
With the Farm Photo Safari classes, the dates will be determined by the schedules of the various farmers. The first workshop will most likely happen in late June.
L Says:June Food Styling & Photography Class Added
I’ve been thrilled with the enthusiasm for the Food Styling and Photography classes I’ve been hosting over the past couple of months! And I’m happy to announce the next one for June 15th, from 12:30 to 4:30. The price is still $99 per person in June… most likely, the last time at that low rate.
Natural Food Styling & Photography
This Natural Food Styling & Photography Workshop is for anyone interested in learning the basics of food styling and photography for editorial purposes. We will focus on simple plating and propping of food for the most appealing photos without resorting to tricks that render the food inedible. We will also cover creative lighting techniques using natural light. Students should have a working knowledge of their camera setting. This class is limited to 6 people.
Cost: $99 (plus ticket fees)
Tuesday, June 15, 12:30pm to 4:30pm
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/114165
To tempt you a bit more, here’s one of the dishes we made at the last class (this one is from my Low Light Food Photography class), a simple leek risotto with pickled radish and chive blossoms.
L Says:Tasty Shots
Thought I’d share a few shots from yesterday’s food styling & photography workshop: a simple mache salad with sliced cumquats, walnuts and soft chevre; my beet, bean and farro soup; and a really yummy rhubarb and apple cobbler recipe from Gourmet Traveller.
L Says:In the Studio: HerbCo Intl & Seattle Metropolitan
Whew. Today was a busy day in the studio, shooting a full line of packaged herbs for HerbCo International, one of my long-time clients, and an editorial piece for Seattle Metropolitan. Needless to say, with all the herbs the studio was smelling pretty amazing today!
Here are a few of the snaps (and yes, I took the photo that I am in…)
L Says:Sneak Peak into the Natural Food Styling & Photography Class
Last Saturday, I hosted my first small group food photography and styling class here at Spare Room. We had 5 participants focused for 4 hours on food and photography, and I had such a great time answering questions and talking through shots. To practice, I whipped up a batch of rhubarb bruschetta and everyone got a chance to get hands on by creating their own plating from my stash of props and shoot tethered using my camera so I could give instant feedback. Here are some of the shots from the day!
All my currently scheduled Natural Food Styling & Photography classes are currently sold out, but there are still 2 spots open for the May 17th Low Light Food Photography class and I’ll be announcing a June date sometime in the next couple of weeks.