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The secret to stunning food photography?

Just kidding, there's no secret. But we've got all the tips, tools and resources to turn you into a stand out food photographer.

The secret to stunning food photography?

Just kidding, there's no secret. But we've got all the tips, tools and resources to turn you into a stand out food photographer.

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How to Choose Your Food Photography Lenses – Part 1 of 2: Focal Length

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Improve your food photography composition in 15 minutes using the rule of thirds (free download)

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It needn't be complicated to set up a successful food photography business. This guide will give you the step by step process to get up and running.

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How I’m setting Food Photography Goals for 2021 (+ FREE goals planner!)

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My 2020 Year in Review (and how I’m planning 2021)

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Photographing Silverware, Cutlery, and Utensils, Without the Ugly Reflections

Camera Skills Composition Lighting
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How to Shoot the Perfect Food Photography Pour Shot

Camera Skills Lighting

New releases in the Academy

New Food Photography Academy Resource

New Resource:
Composition Planning Kits

New Food Photography Academy Masterclass

New Masterclass:
Live Image Review

New Food Photography Academy Tech Training

Tech Training:
Screen Calibration

New Food Photography Academy Masterclass

New Masterclass:
An Introduction to Flash

New Food Photography Academy Tech Training

Tech Training:
Using a Color Checkr

New Food Photography Academy Tech Training

New Course:
Natural Light Bootcamp

New Food Photography Academy Masterclass

New Masterclass:
Shooting a Cookbook

New Food Photography Academy Tech Training

New Course:
Lightroom Uncovered

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latest food photography tutorials

Goal Setting 2021 Featured Image
Business

How I’m setting Food Photography Goals for 2021 (+ FREE goals planner!)

Lauren Short Food Photographer working on laptop
Business

My 2020 Year in Review (and how I’m planning 2021)

two spoons lie on a white plate alongside a strawberry dessert
Camera Skills, Composition, Lighting

Photographing Silverware, Cutlery, and Utensils, Without the Ugly Reflections

a laptop sits open on a wooden desk
Equipment

Why Screen Calibration Matters

three chocolate desserts sit on a black plate
Camera Skills, Lighting

How to Shoot the Perfect Food Photography Pour Shot

pieces of a cut up orange sit on a white plate along with a knife and berries
Composition

Texture, Pattern, and Repetition in Food Photography

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I'm Lauren

hey!
I'm Lauren

I'm a British food photographer and educator living in Zurich, Switzerland. Here you'll find my best tips and resources to help you succeed as a food photographer, and grow your business!

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Continuous Artificial Light Gear List
Food Photography Goal Setting Workbook
Food Photography Composition Kit
Lightroom Hotkeys Download (1)

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The Academy library is full of thoughtful resources created specifically with food photography in mind to help you create the work you love.

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read the
latest food photography tutorials

Goal Setting 2021 Featured Image
Business

How I’m setting Food Photography Goals for 2021 (+ FREE goals planner!)

Lauren Short Food Photographer working on laptop
Business

My 2020 Year in Review (and how I’m planning 2021)

two spoons lie on a white plate alongside a strawberry dessert
Camera Skills, Composition, Lighting

Photographing Silverware, Cutlery, and Utensils, Without the Ugly Reflections

a laptop sits open on a wooden desk
Equipment

Why Screen Calibration Matters

three chocolate desserts sit on a black plate
Camera Skills, Lighting

How to Shoot the Perfect Food Photography Pour Shot

pieces of a cut up orange sit on a white plate along with a knife and berries
Composition

Texture, Pattern, and Repetition in Food Photography

What Our Members are saying...

"I am really enjoying what I am learning here in the academy.  It is very different than any other courses I have taken.  The combination of the advanced techniques, the examples and the workbooks really pull it together"

Crista, Academy Student

"Ever since I started the courses in the academy I've notice a huge improvement in my photos. I thought I knew how to work with the manual mode, but omg.. Lauren's course was so eye opening. That, along with all your tips and the Food Compsed course my pictures are getting so much better, I'm finding out my own style and I gained a confidence I didn't have before"

Maria, Academy Student

"I spent the afternoon diving into the Lightroom course, and I have to say that the module on Tone, was the best explanation and demonstration of how to use this tool I have seen anywhere. I finally have a practical how-to guide on using these sliders and I finally understand what they mean and how to interpret them. Lauren you are a gifted teacher!!"

Cindy, Academy Student

Food Photography Courses & Trainings

Access to our extensive suite of courses, masterclasses and member Q&A calls.

Exclusive Tools & Resources

Tech got you confused? We've got you covered. We have tech walkthroughs of some of the most useful software you need as a food photographer.

Active, Supportive Community

The exclusive Academy community is full of food photographers ready to help you every step of the way.

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Food Photography Courses & Trainings

Access to our extensive suite of courses, masterclasses and member Q&A calls.

Exclusive Tools & Resources

Tech got you confused? We've got you covered. We have tech walkthroughs of some of the most useful software you need as a food photographer.

Active, Supportive Community

The exclusive Academy community is full of food photographers ready to help you every step of the way.

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