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PARIS FOOD AND FLORAL WORKSHOP

May 6, 2018 By stemsandforks Leave a Comment

Elise Dumas, The Pineapple Chef

Paris Food and Floral Styling Workshop 

SOLD OUT 

POUR LE FRANÇAIS đŸ‡«đŸ‡·, VOIR CI-DESSOUS

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be co-hosting an epic workshop on food and floral photography from the world’s epicentre of style, Paris, France with the talented food stylist and photographer, Elise Dumas from The Pineapple Chef.

Join us for a full day of intensive learning – whether you’re a hobby photographer or an established influencer, you’ll get tons of photography hacks and best practices to elevate you to the next level. We’ll have step-by-step demos, hands-on practice breakouts, and a practical session on how to navigate the social media sphere to put your best foot forward.

Spaces are limited so book soon.

Food & Floral Photography Master Class:

When:

Saturday, July 7th 2018

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Where: 

Gorgeous classic Parisian Studio in the trendy 7th Arrondissement, Paris, France

Instructors:

Elise Dumas, The Pineapple Chef, @thepineapplechef http://thepineapplechef.com/en

Betty Binon, Stems & Forks, @stemsandforks http://stemsandforks.com/

What is this workshop about?

Spend the day in a stunning studio in the historically vibrant 7th Arrondissement area of downtown Paris with the Eiffel Tower and the Musee d’Orsay as the backdrop as Elise Dumas @thepineapplechef and Betty Binon @stemsandforks will share all their handy tips and expertise on capturing that picture-perfect shot.

Topics to be covered:

-Shooting in manual with your DSLR camera

-The importance of ISO, aperture, shutter and shooting in RAW

-Using natural light to create light and airy or dark and moody shots

-Exploring various types of props and how to use them to their fullest to elevate your story

-Floral and Food styling: Telling a visual story…how to style your product/subject to reflect it’s fullest potential…composition, angles, lighting, tone, colour etc. in a photograph 

-The use of botanicals to truly enhance your subject/product

-Adobe Lightroom editing skills- transforming your image with Lightroom including some tips and tricks

-Navigating social media – “demystifying the algorithm beast” and how to grow your followers and engagement

Food props generously sponsored by Pierre Hermé

Who should attend?

This program is ideal for food bloggers, floral designers, social media influencers, food stylist and photographers and those interested in photography and/or styling your food, flowers or subject to tell a visual story. Ideal for both the beginner photographer and the refined photographer looking for inspiration and a different edge on styling. We recommend a DSLR camera, however, phone cameras/point and shoot cameras are welcome too.

Languages:

The entire workshop will be taught in both English and French.

Cost:

Total price: â‚Ź275

This cost will cover snacks, drinks (alcohol not included) and a light lunch

For ALL BOOKINGS and inquiries in French please send a message to Elise Dumas  thepineapplechef@gmail.com 

For general inquiries, please email Betty Binon contact@stemsandforks.com

We will be limiting the number of participants to a small group of 10 to ensure maximal one-on-one time. Spaces are limited so booking early is highly recommended.

Bookings are non-refundable unless you are able to find someone to take your place.

Not included: Travel and accommodations

đŸ‡«đŸ‡· 7 JUILLET 2018: WORKSHOP DE STYLISME / PHOTOGRAPHIE CULINAIRE & FLORALE AVEC ELISE DUMAS, THE PINEAPPLE CHEF

Je suis fiĂšre de vous annoncer que je co-organiserai le 7 juillet prochain un workshop avec la talentueuse photographe et styliste culinaire Elise Dumas, @thepineapplechefThe Pineapple Chef

Rejoignez-nous, que vous soyez photographe amateur ou influencer, pour une journĂ©e oĂč vous pourrez apprendre Ă©normĂ©ment sur de nombreux sujets: la photographie, le stylisme culinaire et floral, les rĂ©seaux sociaux, une journĂ©e oĂč vous pourrez participer, vous exercer et partager votre expĂ©rience avec tous les autres invitĂ©s.

Le nombre de places Ă©tant limitĂ©, n’attendez donc pas pour rĂ©server la vĂŽtre!

Quand:

Samedi, 7 Juillet 2018

9h  â€“ 17h

OĂč: 

Un magnifique appartement du 7Ăšme arrondissement Ă  Paris

Organisateurs:

Elise Dumas, The Pineapple Chef, @thepineapplechefhttp://thepineapplechef.com/en

Betty Binon, Stems & Forks, @stemsandforkshttp://stemsandforks.com

Quels sujets aborderons-nous ?

  • Comment shooter en manuel avec son appareil reflex
  • L’importance de l’ISO, de l’ouverture et de la vitesse et du format RAW
  • L’utilisation de la lumiĂšre naturelle pour crĂ©er toutes les ambiances claires ou sombres
  • Les diffĂ©rents types de supports et comment les utiliser pour magnifier votre histoire
  • Le story-telling floral & culinaire: comment combiner les deux pour une photographie esthĂ©tique et efficace (composition, angles, couleurs, etc)
  • Comment utiliser le vĂ©gĂ©tal pour renforcer votre message
  • Comment Ă©diter vos photos (Lightroom)
  • Comment naviguer parmi les rĂ©seaux sociaux (dĂ©mystifier l’algorithme) et comment faire que vos followers et votre engagement augmentent

Certaines pĂątisseries seront gĂ©nĂ©reusement fournies par Pierre HermĂ©

Qui peut participer?

Ce programme est idĂ©al pour tout blogueur, fleuriste, influencer, photographe ou styliste culinaire, ainsi que pour tous ceux intĂ©ressĂ©s par la photographie ou par le stylisme culinaire et floral ou par l’image en gĂ©nĂ©ral. Une journĂ©e idĂ©ale pour les photographes amateurs ou pour les plus avancĂ©s d’entre vous Ă  la recherche d’inspiration ou de perfectionnement dans leur style.  Nous vous recommandons de venir avec votre reflex mais les tĂ©lĂ©phones ou les appareils compacts sont bien Ă©videmment acceptĂ©s. Venez Ă©galement avec vos ordinateurs (idĂ©alement Ă©quipĂ© du logiciel Lightroom) si vous le souhaitez pour mettre en pratique nos conseils directement sur place.

Langues:

Anglais & Français pour l’ensemble du workshop

Prix:

€275

Ce prix comprend des snacks, des boissons (sans alcool) ainsi qu’un dĂ©jeuner lĂ©ger.

Pour toute réservation et questions en français, merci de vous adresser à Elise Dumas thepineapplechef@gmail.com

Pour toute question, vous pouvez Ă©galement contacter Betty Binon contact@stemsandforks.com

Nous limitons le nombre de places Ă  10 personnes pour ĂȘtre sĂ»r de pouvoir vraiment vous entourer pendant cette journĂ©e. La rĂ©servation rapide est donc recommandĂ©e.

Toute rĂ©servation dĂ©finitive n’est pas remboursable sauf si vous trouvez quelqu’un pour vous remplacer.

Non inclus dans le prix: tout type de transport et votre hĂ©bergement.

Betty Binon, Stems and Forks

Betty Binon, Stems and Forks

Elise Dumas, The Pineapple Chef

Betty Binon, Stems and Forks

Betty Binon, Stems and Forks

Elise Dumas, The Pineapple Chef

Photo: Elise Dumas

Betty Binon, Stems and Forks

 

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