Have you discovered your calling for specialization in photography? Just like all other profession in the world, photography also required that you have a specialization in something. Once you set the specialization in your head you can easily go ahead and pursue your goals in a more realistic manner.

Well, if you have discovered that food photography is your passion, then you should prepare yourself accordingly. Now you must be thinking how you can do that? Well, here is broad step by step guide to help you out:

The first important thing that you need to do is look for best online photography schools and enrol yourself in one. These courses are very helpful, no matter how creative photography might be as a career option. The courses will groom you and also expose you to your field of passion. You will get to learn more about food photography, the various nuances and everything in detail. This goes a long way in forming a good and strong base in your line of work.

While doing the course, make it a point to attend conferences where you can listen to food photographers. You might also consider going for workshops apart from the courses if you are serious about honing your skills and getting into the field totally from the very beginning. Be engaged in your line of work and it will reward you. Do not take a half-hearted approach since that will never help you. So be focused and hardworking from the very beginning.

Photography gets better with lot of practice and hence you have to do that. Start taking pictures of food- from simple homemade food to food served at roadside stalls to high end restaurants. Try out everything. Focus on the importance of light and the combination and colors. When you shoot do it without any filters, which is again something that you will be taught in Our professional food photography courses. The important thing is to practice and practice again with a little bit more to make sure that you get each shot perfect.

When you will take the course, you will start to meet food photographers around you. Learn from them and their experiences and start building contacts with them. Be dashing pushing and look for photographers with whom you can work as assistants to make connections and to learn more about this line of work.

Meeta Khurana Wolff is one of our experienced instructor who teaches food photography on our platform. Her perspective on food photography and styling is unconventional and she is not afraid to break certain rules to capture the perfect shot. With her distinctive photography and styling she has paved a professional career in food photography and styling over the past 8 years. She is regularly commissioned to work on photography features and projects for many renowned German and European food magazines and cookbooks. Her own personal passion is keeping the image as natural as possible, using natural light and food that has not been “treated.”

So now that you know how to become a food photographer, it is time to run and chase your dreams!