Saturday June 7
with Peter Chou Photographer and
Ruth Gangbar Food Stylist
Join us for a full day of photography and food styling and learn from these Masters. Ruth and Peter have years of experience creating mouthwatering photos for brands, magazines, cookbooks and pretty much everyone looking for luscious food and drink images of the highest order. The day is an opportunity to discover, learn and get hands-on experience in various settings around the Maison Maitland property. And you’ll be able to build you own lunch too! Suitable for creative or curious participants of various levels of experience with photography and food styling, all being comfortable using their own iPhone or SLR cameras/tripods.
Is this Workshop or you? Suitable for creative or curious participants of various levels of photography and food styling experience. We ask that all participants have familiarity with their equipment (iPhone or SLR cameras/tripods) as this one day session tutorial focuses on a balance of photography and styling in tandem, rather than a deep dive into strictly tech components.
What to Expect: All food items for shooting will be prepared for participants. Morning: Watch and learn from the Masters to help elevate and create your own quality images that narrate a story and create interest or simply capture an occasion. See how to use everyday items applied with common sense techniques + some tips and tricks. Following lunch, everyone will get to create their own shots for Dessert, using foods/props on hand and will receive feedback and tutorials from Ruth and Peter. There will be a maximum of 15 participants, in ensure lots of opportunity for questions and coaching.
Overall, the emphasis will be on using natural lighting, pairing with appropriate props, and building composition. Also learn how to approach sequencing to capture a variety of images, BTS shots and understanding end usage of images (social media, web, print) and creating appropriate crops. And much more!
What to Bring: Your own iPhone or SLR cameras, comfortable shoes, and enthusiasm!
Fee: $375 per person + tax (full lunch included and all beverages for the day)
Limited Spots: 15 participants
Duration: Arrival is 10am. We are finished around 4:30 pm
OUR VILLA ACCOMMODATIONS: For participants coming with a partner or friends, we offer two holiday villas on the property for the weekend. Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 story villas with ensuites. Book directly online!
About the Masters
Ruth Gangbar is a food stylist and “culinary collaborator” based in Prince Edward County, ON. Her artful, organic approach is down to earth and inspired by season and source. This relaxed style informs her approach to photo shoots and all things food. Clients include Foodland Ontario, Loblaws, Sobeys, Kraft General Foods, Canada Beef, Kroger, McEwan Fine Foods, Editorial LCBO Food & Drink, Cottage Life, Chatelaine, Canadian Living magazines. Cookbooks include the soon to be released “Tastebuds Cookbook” by Nikki Fotheringham, “Great Food at Home” and “Fabricca” by Mark McEwan, and “Cooking Meat” by Peter Sanagan (photography by Peter Chou). https://ruthgangbar.com/
Photo credit Christopher Gentile
Peter Chou is an accomplished photographer and food specialist creating photos of all things edible for almost every leading food brand in Canada and beyond. He also has worked with numerous notable publishers and agri-food agencies. Today, he resides in Wakefield, QC. working from Toronto and capturing spontaneous moments around the world. https://www.peterchou.com/
