Rachel Korinek – Composition Essentials

Everything you need to know to style, compose + photograph your unique food story.

What if you didn’t need to take a million lemon meringue shots to get it right?
JUST IMAGINE…
Nailing food composition became second nature and you wondered how you ever struggled in the first place?

You were more organised and went into the photo shoot with a clear vision for what you want (rather than winging it every time). You could achieve the right ‘feel’ for your images and tell a story with your photos.

You were able to define your personal style to make your food photography truly recognisable and memorable (and land you that dream gig!). Your portfolio was cohesive and represented your unique style and flair.

When shooting cup cakes, you could get into that creative ‘zone’ (which is when the best shots happen!).

I hear your frustrations!
“You love taking photos of waffles but you struggle to find fresh ideas to style and compose the shot.”

“You keep reverting back to the same old, familiar setups (plate in the foreground, glass in the background) because when you try something new it just doesn’t work out”.

Or you take no less than 60 shots and you still don’t LOVE any of them!

Your food photos all just look dull and same-samey. Or the food looks, well, a little brown. (Aka…boring)

Composition is an art form
You’re looking for a creative structure as you feel overwhelmed when trying to build a food scene from nothing.
(No more feeling lost during a food shoot and relying on the same composition, background and props as usual. Which results in boring and uninspiring apple pie shots)

That’s why I created Composition Essentials
To help you style, plan and compose your food shots like the professionals and magazines do.

This masterclass provides you with composition skills to empower you to know why certain tools work for certain imagery and recipes so you know which ones to select to create amazing food pics.

COMPOSITION ESSENTIALS IS THE CREATIVE STRUCTURE THAT’LL HELP YOU CHERRY PICK COMPOSITION THEORIES TO CREATE YOUR SIGNATURE STYLE.
Interested in seeing what one of our photoshoots will be like?

5 In-ACTION STYLING PHOTOSHOOTS
I’ll take you through 5 photoshoots to discover the creative process start to finish.

We’ll photograph, whiskey, fresh produce, two salads, a noodle soup and a monochromatic scene.

7 MODULES OF VIDEO TUTORIALS
We’ll learn foundational theories and build up to more advanced concepts.

I leave no stone unturned as we learn over 30 composition + styling tools and techniques.

INSTRUCTIONAL FOOD STYLING VIDEOS
I’ll show you how to make picture-perfect pastry techniques, gorgeous fluffy meringue, ways to cut ingredients for interest and two types of lemon twist garnishes.

5 CREATIVE PHOTO ASSIGNMENTS
You’ll be given a theme and theories to pick from to create your unique food stories. Share them with the community and get feedback.

FIND + EVOLVE YOUR STYLE
An entire module is dedicated to finding your trademark style (and know how to evolve it once you’ve nailed it).

You’ll know which techniques to use for the different narratives and moods you want to create, and how to follow the formulas but break the rules when you need to.

Trip Down Memory Lane:
Now and Thens.
This is the power of understanding essential composition, and it’s waiting for you!

Powerful Colour
Discover how colour balance is the key to beautiful images and how to use colour composition creatively and effectively.

Using every colour doesn’t equal a better image. Learn colour theory to help you pick your colours powerfully.

Good-Looking Brown Food
Techniques to make brown food your bestie.

Let ‘brown’ and boring food be your nemesis no more! Style lasagna and casseroles like a boss.

Natural, Not Staged
Learn how the subtle art of intentional, yet natural styling and say goodbye to overdone and staged.

Organic movement is key for a visually pleasing image. Discover the tools to help you style naturally, without it feeling forced.

Impactful Simplicity
Make stellar images with minimal props to create that perfect ‘minimalist’ look.

You don’t need deep pockets to buy the most expensive props to make your food pics look good.

SO – here’s the lowdown on what you’ll learn in each of the 7 modules:

1. Bring Your Vision to Life
   How to use composition tools, build a prop collection and find style.
2. Foundational Concepts
   Essential composition every photographer needs.
3. Evolve Your Style
   How to keep growing your style and improve your work.
4. How-to Food Styling
   Make picture perfect pastry, gorgeous fluffy meringue, lemon twist and ways to cut for interest.
5. Advanced Concepts
   The ‘science’ behind art and why certain things are more aesthetically pleasing.
6. Styling Photoshoots
   How I build composition, plan for a shoot, pick my compositional techniques, light, tether and style.
7. Photo Assignments
   Put everything you’re learning into practice with creative assignments.

Salepage: Rachel Korinek – Composition Essentials