"Andrew Scrivani is a New York based freelance photographer, food stylist, writer and blogger. He has been photographing for the New York Times Dining Section since 2002 as well as the Recipes for Health column by Martha Rose Shulman on The New York Times on the Web Fitness and Nutrition section since 2009.
Andrew has recently completed the photography for Melissa Clark’s new book “Eat This Now” and will be one of the featured photographers for the newly launched GILT Taste. You can read his columns on Food & Photography at The New York Times Diner's Journal and his own personal blog Making SundaySauce
Andrew’s most recent work has also been seen in books by Martha Rose Shulman and Melissa Clark, magazines like Newsweek and Edible Manhattan and in major adverting campaigns by Red Lobster and Sargento Cheese.
Although he has spent plenty of time on the West Coast, this will be his first trip to the wonderful city of Seattle.
WORKSHOP OUTLINE:
I Discussion (1 Hour)
- Introduction
- AV Presentation
- Equipment, technique and approach to daylight food photography
- Styling tips and prop selection
II Practical (5 groups of 3 working together on practical shooting scenarios) 2 Hours
Food Porn Approach
Taking Table Setting Shots in Small Spaces
Graphic Depiction Approach (aka The Ugly Food Dilemma)
Difficult Lighting Solutions
III Review and Q&A (1 Hour)
Review Practical
View Photos
Discuss Editing and Processing
The goal of these 4 hour workshops is to give people of any skill level the basic knowledge and confidence to improve their food photography. With a need for not much beyond a camera, some basic light manipulation tools and a better understanding of what makes food pictures evocative and beautiful, participants will hopefully come away with the skills to make better food pictures.
Equipment:
Digital Camera
Light discs, scrims and small and large black and white cards (if possible)
Tripod (if you own one)
Any personal props you would like to style with"
The workshop dates are June 7 (9am-1pm) and June 8 (9am-1pm). The workshop fee for this terrific opportunity to learn from Andrew is $150 per person. 30 spots only, 15 per session. Please send your payment with your preferred date to Mr. Scrivani via PayPal to: sundaysauce AT gmail DOT com
This Food Photography Workshop is being organized and hosted by yours truly. Please email me with any questions to seattlebonvivant AT gmail DOT com.
Thanks a bunch!
