Home›Photography courses›Photography›Food Photography Courses Food Photography Courses BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Capture your creations, from perfect plates of food to succulent fruit. On our Food Photography courses, you will learn how to create beautiful images and equip yourself with the skills needed to enter the commercial food photography market. This course will give you all the tools to tackle the challenges when photographing food for a variety of uses. This practical photography class will develop your photography and lighting skills, enabling you to capture a wide range of products in various environments. We will talk you through how to use lighting, light modifiers, backgrounds, props and composition to create dynamic images for personal or commercial use. A basic technical understanding of your camera and it's settings is required. FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES CONTENT During this two day workshop you will be given the opportunity to learn a range of techniques used in food photography by professionals in the industry: Camera techniques and settings for food photography Natural light and flash lighting techniques Styling scenes using backgrounds and props Best practises with composition and lens choice Working with the characteristics of different products and surfaces This is a practical, studio based course with hands-on experience. 📊 LEVEL A basic technical understanding of your camera and its settings is required. ★ STYLES You will trial various techniques and looks in a studio environment. 🎥 EQUIPMWNT This course requires a mirrorless camera, a DSLR camera or a compact camera with full manual controls. If you do not have access to a camera, we can provide you with one. Lighting equipment, props and backgrounds will be provided. YOU WILL NEED We recommend you bring the following equipment with you to the course: A mirrorless camera, a DSLR camera or a compact camera with full manual controls Your camera’s manual Fully charged battery An empty memory card Comfortable shoes External flash (for some classes, if owned) Check out top tips for food photography from one of our photography tutors, Zarina Holmes. GET INVOLVED If you want to get to know other students, read tips and tricks from industry professionals, and get your own work reposted, follow the City Academy Photography Instagram. PHOTOGRAPHY SUMMER SCHOOLS Take your pictures to the next level with our five-day Photography Summer School. Gaining a further understanding of the technical and aesthetic aspects of photography. FIND OUT MORE FILMMAKING SUMMER SCHOOLS Use state of the art filmmaking and post-production equipment to write, direct and edit a short film in the Adult Filmmaking Summer School FIND OUT MORE Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors James Ross Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 13 Aug 2026 Thu 10:30-16:00 1 day James Ross Photoion Studio, Waterloo £195.00 Book Now 13 Oct 2026 Tue 10:30-16:00 1 day James Ross Photoion Studio, Waterloo £195.00 Book Now 03 Dec 2026 Thu 10:30-16:00 1 day James Ross Photoion Studio, Waterloo £195.00 Book Now 13 Aug 13 Aug 2026 £195.00 Day:Thu Time:10:30-16:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: James Ross Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 13 Oct 13 Oct 2026 £195.00 Day:Tue Time:10:30-16:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: James Ross Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 03 Dec 03 Dec 2026 £195.00 Day:Thu Time:10:30-16:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: James Ross Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Food Photography Courses' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Number * PAYMENT OPTIONS You are welcome to join the course up to the second class. ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course. Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 . CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG. If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course. INDUSTRY TUTORS City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance. CANCELLATIONS POLICY We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking. We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend. (For more information please see our terms and conditions) PHOTOGRAPHY SUMMER SCHOOLS Take your pictures to the next level with our five-day Photography Summer School. Gaining a further understanding of the technical and aesthetic aspects of photography. FIND OUT MORE FILMMAKING SUMMER SCHOOLS Use state of the art filmmaking and post-production equipment to write, direct and edit a short film in the Adult Filmmaking Summer School FIND OUT MORE Photoion Studio, Waterloo Closest Station: Waterloo Closest Bus Stop: Imperial War Museum / Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway View Details Get Directions PHOTOGRAPHY SUMMER SCHOOLS Take your pictures to the next level with our five-day Photography Summer School. Gaining a further understanding of the technical and aesthetic aspects of photography. FIND OUT MORE FILMMAKING SUMMER SCHOOLS Use state of the art filmmaking and post-production equipment to write, direct and edit a short film in the Adult Filmmaking Summer School FIND OUT MORE All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class. James Ross View Profile PHOTOGRAPHY SUMMER SCHOOLS Take your pictures to the next level with our five-day Photography Summer School. Gaining a further understanding of the technical and aesthetic aspects of photography. FIND OUT MORE FILMMAKING SUMMER SCHOOLS Use state of the art filmmaking and post-production equipment to write, direct and edit a short film in the Adult Filmmaking Summer School FIND OUT MORE
