Workshop Jan 10, 2026 2-4pm at Albertine Restaurant

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Workshop Jan 10, 2026 2-4pm at Albertine Restaurant —

Saturday, January 10th, 2026 at Albertine in Uptown Charlotte, NC.

Join my limited, hands-on Food Photography Workshop led in a real restaurant environment.

Students will receive a three-hour training about gear, settings, working with natural and artificial light along with styling and editing.

As a BONUS, attendees will also receive free professional-grade presets, LUTs, and templates to further enhance your food photography career.

Tickets go live soon!

Mastering Food Photography

Now you can learn the same photography skills I use to capture dishes for award-winning restaurants, and the lighting and editing techniques that make food look good enough for Bon Appétit Magazine and beyond.

Instead of spending years in trial and error, you’ll gain the tools, shortcuts, and insider perspective that professionals use every day to create scroll-stopping, client-winning images.

This is your chance to step into a fine-dining restaurant, shoot side by side with a chef, and walk away with the knowledge to elevate your food photography from casual snapshots to professional-grade work.

Introducing…
The Food Photography Workshop at Albertine

What You’ll Learn

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    1) How to choose the right gear for any budget → from starting with a smartphone or entry-level camera to the lenses and accessories professionals rely on.

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    2) Mastering natural & artificial light → how to find, shape, and control light to make food look fresh and craveable.

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    3) Core camera settings that matter for food → understanding aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to consistently capture sharp, vibrant images.

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    4) The must-have food photography angles → the go-to perspectives that make dishes look irresistible on menus, websites, and social media.

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    5) Real-world restaurant photography skills → practice shooting live with a chef’s dishes in a fine-dining environment.

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    6) Styling techniques to elevate a dish → simple, affordable tricks for plating, props, and textures that add depth and professionalism.

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    7) A step-by-step editing workflow → how to polish your images quickly while keeping them authentic and appetizing.

Mastering Food Photography

✅ Learn a proven system in one afternoon → Skip years of trial and error and start producing images that stand out immediately.

✅ Hands-on experience with a live chef demo → Practice shooting plated dishes and cocktails in real restaurant conditions.

✅ Master both natural and artificial lighting → Discover how to shape light to make any dish look delicious, whether you’re in a home kitchen or a restaurant dining room.

✅ Styling tips that actually work → Learn practical, budget-friendly styling techniques to elevate food presentation without expensive props.

✅ Insider professional techniques → Angles, framing, and editing workflows I use every day with restaurants and publications.

✅ Community & continued learning → Get access to a private space (Discord or email list) where you can connect with peers and share your progress.

✅ Exclusive perks → Complimentary Capture One & Lightroom presets, attendee discount on my upcoming online course, and shot list template and pricing guide template ($197 value)

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Meet your instructor

Blake Pope

I’m so glad you’re here. You can expect a huge amount of practical information and skills at this course and I doubt it will ever be offered at this price again. I’m thrilled to share what I’ve learned over the past 10+ years as a professional food photographer in Charlotte, NC and beyond.

*Tickets will go live soon! An announcement will be sent to subscribers first.

Testimonials

  • "Blake is a wealth of knowledge and a superb teacher. Anyone tuning in to his training will gain invaluable skills and technique to master food photography."

    Olivia Schmidt, Creative Producer

  • "Blake’s been a great resource for my growth as a photographer, and especially in the hospitality realm. He has an unmatched understanding of color & balancing compositions."

    - Jono Elyea, Professional Photographer

  • “It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.”

Workshop Jan 10, 2026 2-4pm

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Workshop Jan 10, 2026 2-4pm —

Mastering Food Photography

Sign up for updates ahead of the launch so you can be the first to know when it’s available.
The Workshop will be held on Saturday, January 10th, 2026 at Albertine in Uptown Charlotte, NC.

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