A creative membership academy for aspiring food photographers
We offer food photographers the resources they need to take their work to a professional level. Whether you're a food photographer with your own business, or a food blogger, stunning food photography is at the core of success. Let us show you how to succeed the easy way,
in Food Photography Academy™
™
Unlimited access to our extensive (and ever expanding) library of pro Food Photography courses.
Tech walkthroughs of some of the most useful programs, plus links to everything you need, all in one place.
We believe in you having full control, join for a month, 6 months, a year or a decade, it's up to you.
Quit the guessing game. Ask your question to the other food photographers in the community forum.
Want to use the academy from your phone or tablet? No problem! Everything is set up to run in the same way across all devices.
LIVE monthly trainings hosted exclusively for Academy members. These live trainings are run by a host of industry experts.
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Flexible Membership
Any Device, Anytime
Live Masterclasses
Discover the Academy
"The class from Lauren Caris Short (Food Composed) is hands down the best photography course I've ever taken and I feel like I've taken them all. It was the most organized, informative class I've ever taken. She's a natural teacher. A lot of classes are good, but not structured well. It's why teachers go to school to be teachers, there is an art and skill to it. Lauren is a great teacher."
Bree H. - bakedbree.com
The Programme
Premium Food
Photography Courses
Unlimited access to our (constantly expanding) suite of food photography courses. We cover different aspects of food photography including composition, manual mode, building a portfolio and editing.
The Tech Vault
Knowing what you need to be a pro food photographer can be overwhelming. The Academy Tech Vault lays out everything you need to really kick your food photography up a notch.
Live Monthly
Masterclasses
Every month we host live academy masterclasses, hosted by a range of experts. These masterclasses are saved in the Academy so no panic if you can't join live!
The Community
Arguably the best part of the Academy. The built in forum allows you to harness the hive mind of the Academy and get real answers to your most burning questions.
See the full current course curriculum
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And get preview access to 3 academy lessons!
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The Current Course Curriculum
Our library of professional food photography courses is constantly expanding, and as an Academy member you get access to everything as it's published.
Manual Mode Master
Before you do anything else, you have to master your camera. From there, anything is possible. In Manual Mode Master you'll learn how to confidently utilise manual mode, opening up a world of possibilities in your food photography.
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Food Composed
Learn what really separates the amateurs and the pro's, by harnessing the power of design techniques and composition. Great photos don't happen by accident. Learn how to consciously create iconic food photos using techniques mastered over 100's of years.
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The Portfolio Project
Having a killer portfolio can be the difference between being considered for a job... and not. We'll show you how to curate a professional portfolio that shows of your style at it's best, and helps you stand out from the crowd.
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Editing Foundations
If you want to get the most out of your food photography editing, then knowing what to do before you even enter the program is key. In this course I'll take you through all the foundations of great editing.
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"During the production of my cookbook I realized that I need to get myself up to speed with Food photography. The penny had dropped and oh boy…really no jokes…The light went on for me... and I did a shoot with Tulips I got from a friend. You helped me find and define my style."
Annelien P.
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Meet your teacher
Hi, I'm Lauren!
I've been a professional food photographer for the last five years, shooting for magazines and clients all over the world.
I started teaching online food photography courses at the beginning of 2018 and have welcomed hundreds of happy students through the doors. But I wanted to create something even better...
Food Photography Academy™ contains ALL my online courses, plus a killer tech vault, a supportive community and live monthly trainings run by me and other industry experts.
I'm making food photography education accessible and practical, providing you with the MOST value in the most flexible way. Whatever you need... it's here.
Monthly Membership
Annual Membership
$36 / Month (usd)
$360 / year (usd)
Full suite of Food Photography Courses
Access to The Tech Vault
Live Monthly Masterclasses
Exclusive community
Access to all new academy content
Full suite of Food Photography Courses
Access to The Tech Vault
Live Monthly Masterclasses
Exclusive community
Access to all new academy content
Membership Options
Food Photography Academy™ is brand, spankin' new - which means you'll be the first through the doors! Join as a founding member as soon as the doors open!
equivalent of $30 / month
or...
17% Annual Savings
Annual Membership
Join the Waitlist
And get preview access to 3 academy lessons!
We respect your privacy- By joining the VIP waitlist you'll also be subscribed to the Food Photography Academy newsletter. For more information please see our Privacy Policy