It’s always amazing to me how fast 2 hours goes by when I’m in a room full of foodies. Add cameras to the mix, and the little ‘ah ha!’ moments start coming out. I love it.

What I don’t love is the end of the 2 hours coming on so fast I don’t have time to take any video with my Flip…though some might argue what I did have time to catch was the best part: dessert!

We were lucky enough to be hosted at Campagnolo for the workshop, my local watering hole, and it just happened to be their 1 year anniversary that day. Happy Anniversary Campagnolo! Thanks again for everything! Most of us stayed after the workshop for lunch which included crispy ceci (fried chickpeas with mint & a touch of chili spice), and some delicious traditional Italian-style sandwiches.

Thank you also to all the fabulous foodies and food bloggers who attended (and be sure to check out their blogs!):

Eagranie from The Well Tempered Chocolatier

Shannon from Bakergirl Creations

Cassandra from Good Life Vancouver

Ben & Suanne from ChowTimes

Nolwenn from ABC Cooking

Liz from Bits n Bites

Oana from Ian and Oana *also see Oana’s post on the workshop here!

and last but not least - Brenda! (aka @mightyvanilla)

The next workshop is set for Saturday January 9th, 2010..details coming later this week, and email me if you’d like to reserve a spot! As of today there at 6 spots remaining.

*Update as of November 25th: the workshop has reached it’s limit. If you would like to receive info about future workshops, the next one happening in the New Year, please leave a comment/send me your email address: info@jackieconnelly.com

Last month, as part of the Sustenance Festival, I held a food & beverage photography workshop at The Roundhouse in Yaletown. Attendance to this first workshop filled up so so quickly, we had to add a second one, which also ended up being full! Danno, our trustee volunteer that day, took some photos; you can see them all here. So now, prior to your holiday baking & hours spent in the kitchen, back by popular demand is:

Food & Beverage Photography 101: A Workshop for Food Bloggers! (and other creative types!)

Why is this a perfect workshop for food bloggers?

I continually get asked how to shoot better in restaurants with low lighting, or at home in natural light, and without spending wads of cash on equipment. That is exactly what this workshop is all about:  simple and affordable solutions that will improve your photographs.

Not a food blogger? But love shooting your kitchen creations and want to learn a few techniques? That’s ok - you’re more than welcome too!

To Register

Email Jackie with ‘Register me for Food Photo 101 Workshop‘ in the subject line. I will send you some info immediately, as well as a PayPal link to confirm your spot.

The Details

• Saturday December 5th at Campagnolo Restaurant located at 1020 Main Street, Vancouver

• Workshop is noon - 2pm, followed by Q&A with Jackie over lunch from 2pm - 3pm *cost of lunch not included

• Guaranteed 1-on-1 time for every student

• I will teach you step-by-step how to set-up your shots using some specific food & beverage examples, focussing on using your camera’s manual settings

• We will shoot in a variety of set-ups including natural light, restaurant lighting, and a commonly used softbox lighting setup

• I will be sending out some refresher notes before-hand, and some workshop notes for you to take away from the session

• Cost for the workshop is $45 (gst included) and  there are only 10 spots available = the most personal attention from me.

• All you are required to bring is your camera, it’s manual, a tripod and your appetite!

© 2009 Danno

© Danno 2009

*If you attended one of the first workshops at The Roundhouse this will be an extended version of that class, with more 1-on-1 instruction, more tips & notes for you to take home, and more food!