Introduction to Styling.

The Food Styling Short Course is designed to introduce you to the specialised skills, knowledge and insight you’ll need to nail professional-standard food styling

Styling as a Career.

• Learn the ins-and-outs of the industry and the different pathways you can take

• Freelancing versus agencies versus in-house stylists – the pros and cons of each

• Busting the stylist myths (it’s not all glitz and glamour)

• Who you may work with – photographers, art directors, designers, managers, fashion editors, brand directors and more.

How a Stylist Works

An overview of styling mood boards
Working to a brief, how to break it down and figuring out your target audience
Research and styling to trends

What you’ll learn

Styling 101.

Learn the step-by-step of styling a shoot (it doesn’t all happen on the day)
Get the low-down on sourcing props for your shoot and how to get designers to lend you items
Client budget is tiny? No problem. You’ll find out how and where to source props and items on any budget (and the tricks to make cheap items look super-expensive)
Food Styling.

Learn what’s involved in styling food and the tricks the pros use to make those inviting, eye-catching images out of ordinary ingredients
Interior Styling.

Learn the essentials of styling a room for editorial and advertising, from putting together a mood board to sourcing items and putting it all together
Stylist Tweaks & Touches.

Find out the essentials you’ll need to have in your stylist kit (never go to a shoot without these!)
Learn exactly what goes into making a product look just so good – it’s more than safety pins and gaffa tape

Create Your Own Styled Look.

Put everything you’ve learned so far into action. You’ll create your own styled look from start to finish. Decipher the brief, figure out what props you’ll need and put together the finish look for photographing.

You’ll leave with an image that you can use to start your stylist portfolio

Essential Information

Course Structure

The weekend workshop runs over two consecutive Saturdays, 10am-4pm both days.

Pre-requisites

No previous skills or knowledge are required, but a knowledge of food is beneficial.

Required Materials.

On Day One,

Just bring yourself and a passion for styling! All other materials are provided.

Day Two

Bou’ll bring your products, props and backgrounds for your styled food shoot. Bring along your phone or digital camera for taking your own shots along the way. Some props and backgrounds will be provided.

Styling is thirsty work! Refreshments are provided.

Attainment

You’ll receive a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the course.

Course Fees $495

A 50% deposit is due upon enrolment, with the balance due one week before commencement of the course.

$495

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