Quirky Food Photography: Style and Shoot a Moment in History 
Henry Hargreaves, Photographer and Food Artist
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1. Introduction
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2. Project
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3. Storytelling Inspiration
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4. Concept and Composition
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5. Supplies and Props
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6. Prepping the Scene
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7. Setting up the Shot
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8. Shooting 1st Composition
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9. Shooting 2nd Composition
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10. Shooting with Lights
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11. Image Selection and Retouching
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12. Incorporating Text
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13. Final Thoughts
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14. Explore Photo Classes on Skillshare
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Project Description
Capture a food story you've only heard or read about.
ASSIGNMENT
Capture a badass photo of food that tells a story— one you've only read about or heard about, until now. By choosing something slightly unfamiliar, your final images will be your own true vision.
Consider:
- A moment in history
- Books and song lyrics
- Social or religious traditions
- Celebrity rituals
- Personal family stories
Want more prompts? I've attached a PDF with specific ideas — e.g. “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant” by Billy Joel, your parents' wedding dinner — and included links below. Can't wait to see you beat me at my own game!
DELIVERABLE
Share your project in the Project Gallery. Bonus points for behind-the-scenes pics! Include:
- Final photo (shot with any camera you'd like)
- A short blurb about the story you're telling
Don't wait to post your project all at once — post your initial ideas for feedback, and update it over time.
RESOURCES
Links for more creative food prompts:
- 10 Surprising Food History Facts via Community Table
- 21 Strange Food Deaths Throughout History via The Daily Meal
- The 10 Best Songs About Food and Drink via The Telegraph
More food photography classes on Skillshare:
- Lifestyle Photography: Capturing Food, Flavors, Conversation with Marte Marie Forsberg
- Styling Food for Instagram: Creating Collages with Julie Lee
- Food Photography: Shooting at Restaurants with Daniel Krieger
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