Smartphone Food Photography Course

Meet Francesco Sapienza, Your Food Photography Coach

The Smartphone Food Photography course was created by Francesco Sapienza, an Italian professional food photographer based in New York.

Francesco Sapienza grew up in Rome. Educated in Stockholm. Now a New Yorker.

He works with clients such as Eataly, Lavazza, Union Square Hospitality Group, Hawksmoor, Gruppo Italiano, Rizzoli Publications, Smithsonian Books, and the New York Times.

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Who is this course for?

Aspiring Food Photographers

Individuals who are interested in food photography and want to build a solid foundation with the potential to pursue it professionally.

Smartphone Users Looking to Enhance Their Skills

People who primarily use their smartphones for photography and wish to improve their technique and capture stunning food images.

Hobbyists and Social Media Enthusiasts

Anyone who enjoys taking and sharing food photos on social media or as a hobby and wants to elevate the quality of their images with practical tips and professional insights.

How this Course Will Help You Succeed

This course offers actionable advice that students can start using right away to take amazing images with their smartphones.

Students will gain a solid understanding of the core principles of food photography, which can be developed further for professional opportunities.

This course covers the essential pillars of photography—lighting, composition, camera use (smartphone), and editing—specifically applied to food photography, ensuring a well-rounded skill set.

Course Overview

Smartphone Food Photography

COURSE FRAMEWORK

Outline and Objectives

Watch demo

The Pizza Oven

Watch demo

Telling a Story

LIGHTING

Recognize Light

The Window Light

Light Direction

COMPOSITION

Camera Angles

Composition Rules – Part 1

Composition Rules – Part 2

CAMERA (PHONE)

Camera Settings

The Portrait Mode

EDITING

What Is Photo Editing?

The Basics

Portrait Mode and f-number

The Crop Tool

WHAT'S NEXT?

The 10 Steps for Great Food Images – Course Recap

A Personal Statement on Talent

Listen to our Podcast Interview with Francesco Sapienza | GBPW Episode 182

Learn Food Photography with your Smartphone

Price

$99/year

(this course comes together with our main membership)

Gain a solid understanding of the core principles of food photography.

Develop a well-rounded skill set in shooting food photos.

Get Access to 9 additional premium photography courses

Join a private community of fellow students where you can share your progress, get feedback, and network with others interested in food photography.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still not sure? Find answers to your questions here...

About the course

No, this course is designed to help you take amazing food photographs using just your smartphone.

Yes, the course is perfect for beginners. It provides a strong foundation in food photography and covers all the essential principles.

While the course provides a strong foundation in food photography, becoming a professional will also require additional practice and experience. This course will set you on the right path.

You will have access to a community forum or support where you can ask questions and get help from the instructor and fellow students.

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