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SMARTPHONE FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP for BEGINNERS: Menu, Socials & Flatlay Comprehensive

(Android & iPhone)

This fun, fast paced workshop will teach you the basics to create 3 distinct types of food photography using simple setups and natural lighting.

You’ll get hands-on experience to take your own brilliant images for social media, websites, menus, newsletters, flyers, and recipe/food blogs.

The Goods

What To Expect

The workshop will be broken down into 5 sessions with a 15 minute break. A more detailed agenda will be provided for registrants closer to the workshop date.

This 4 hour workshop includes:

  • a brief introduction and overview
  • 3 practical lessons (each lesson includes a shooting and an editing portion)
  • a final discussion with helpful tips and tricks to complete the workshop

What You Will Learn

Throughout the workshop, we will explore:

  • Working with Natural Light
  • 3 Key Angles for Food Photography
  • 3 Popular Types of Food Photography (important for food related businesses)
  • Composition Principles
  • Using Props
  • Basic Editing Using Your Phone

*Please note: if you are looking for instruction to shoot in manual mode, this is not the workshop for you! Sign-up for our “Beyond Auto” workshop waitlist.

Who This Workshop Is For

Bistro/cafe/restaurant team members, bakers, recipe developers, food product creators, food bloggers, foodies, and general food photography enthusiasts.

Android & iPhone users.

Who This Workshop Isn’t For

Experienced photographers and foodie/restaurant influencers—you’ve got this covered.

FAQs

Can I photograph my own food/food products?

Yes, depending on the food/product. Please contact us directly for confirmation.

Is this for Android or iPhone?

Both!

Will older phones work?

Ideally, your phone should be no more than 5 years old (depending on the phone) with multiple lens available. Please contact us directly if you are unsure.

Will I be learning how to use the manual camera settings on my phone?

Not in this workshop. As we aim to cover a wide variety of topics, there simply isn’t enough time. We will be holding more focused workshops to explore manual settings in the near future. Sign up for our newsletter for future workshop announcements or join our workshop waitlist.

Can I use my camera instead?

You can, but you won’t be able to edit your camera photos “live” in class. Please contact us for options.

Is this location peanut or allergy-free?

As this location is an operating bakery, unfortunately we cannot guarantee an allergy free environment.

What To Bring

  • A fully charged cellphone
  • Please ensure ample storage space on your cellphone
  • A creative mind craving to learn!

 

Other Details

When? Where? How Much?

DATE: Spring 2026
LOCATION: Central Ottawa (TBD)
LEVEL: Beginner
PREREQUISITE: None
INVESTMENT: $250

*Maximum 10 participants.
*Minimum 6 participants to proceed.

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