Monday, January 26, 2009

Student Success Profile: Lisa Kuzman

Professors and instructors always like to hear about the successes of former students. These are the joyous moments of teaching! I recently recieved this message from stylist Lisa Kuzman, based in in Long Island, NY, who kicked off her career in the very first session of Photo Styling 101:

Susan, I just wanted to wish you a great 2009 and let you know that I have been getting a few styling jobs! I was very excited this past Nov/Dec because my styling was on the cover of HOUSE Magazine (a high end design mag for the New York tri-state area). It was neat to see my work on the cover every time I was checking out at the supermarket. It was a fabulous $15 million dollar home in the Hamptons. I only styled the kitchen, which was not supposed to get the cover.

I also did a 3-page spread in their August issue for a kitchen designer. Next week I'll be doing another kitchen for the same photographer and magazine for their March/April issue. The photographer is great at promoting styling, but many people are crying poverty. I'm happy styling even if it 's only sparingly. I'd love to increase my business in that aspect. Are you running any up-coming courses on that topic? Lisa

In answer to Lisa's question about business courses, we are currently offering "Business and Marketing for Fashion Stylists" with Kim Maxwell and a general "Business for Photo Stylists" course is in the works!

Sunday, January 18, 2009

San Diego Food Styling and Photography Workshop

Sun, Surf & Food Style was so successful last year that we are offering it again in San Diego on February 20 - 22! The workshop features hands-on Food Styling, Prop Selection, and Food Photography in an exciting interactive venue from leaders in the food styling and photography field. Taught by veteran photo stylist Susan Linnet Cox, food stylist Lisa Golden Schroeder, and food photographer Gregory Bertolini, students will have access to some of the industry’s best. Each of the instructors has over 25 years of industry experience. Food styling students will be working closely with Lisa and Susan actually styling food for editorial and advertising shots. They will also work under the camera with Gregory and leave the class with several portfolio photos.

Susan Linnet Cox has produced, directed, and styled photo shoots throughout the US and internationally. Her book "Photo Styling, How to Build Your Career and Succeed" covers the field of photo styling in detail. Online courses in photo styling are offered on Susan’s popular site photostylingworkshops.com. Susan is also producing this workshop.

Lisa Golden Schroeder is the author of foodesigns.com, an online resource for food photography professionals and one of the producers of the International Conference on Food Styling & Photography at Boston University. A sought after food stylist, published cookbook author, culinary consultant, and teacher, Lisa holds a degree in Nutrition and Food Science/Journalism from the University of Arizona and an advanced culinary diploma from La Varenne Ecole de Cuisine in France.

Gregory Bertolini received his BFA in Photography from Rochester Institute of Technology. In addition to his formal education, Gregory has had the unique experience of studying fine art photography with Ansel Adams and fashion photography with Horst P. Horst. His work was recently recognized by Food and Wine magazine in one of the top 10 cookbooks of the year. It is Isabel's Cantina by Isabel Cruz, a California chef and restaurateur. Greg's photography site is http://www.gregorybertolini.com/.

This a fabulous opportunity to learn more about food styling and food photography with a team of industry professionals. You can view more class details in our Gallery. Plus see behind-the-scenes and final images from last year's workshop.

As an added bonus, there is a 30% discount for those of you who have participated in other classes through Photo Styling Workshops and a 50% discount for last years' attendees. I hope you can join us.

Warm regards,
Cindy Epstein, Food Stylist
workshops@photostylingworkshops.com

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Everyday Food Styling is Here!


The much-anticipated techniques course for Food Stylists is here at last! Complete with video demonstrations, you'll learn the techniques used by professional food stylists every day.

Once you understand the role of a food stylist as part of a commercial photography team, there are basic techniques and knowledge you must know to organize and execute common food photography jobs.

This 4-week Photo Styling Workshops course takes you one step farther on the road to becoming an accomplished food stylist. Through in-depth written lessons, video tutorials, and an interactive student gallery, learn the essentials of what you must know each day you step into the studio.

Under the expert guidance of veteran food stylist Lisa Golden Schroeder, learn how to:
• Keep greens and herbs fresh and lively, along with other fresh produce
• Build a beautiful salad
• Create thirst-quenching beverages in a pinch
• Make a juicy, perfectly grilled chicken breast
• Cook a sizzling steak or pork chop
• Build a better burger or sandwich
• Roast a golden crisp bird, from game hens to the iconic Thanksgiving turkey
• Play with side dishes: rice, pasta, potatoes
• Thicken and thin both sweet and savory sauces; keeping them glossy
• Keep foods fresh under camera

Course sessions are scheduled for January 27 and March 24. Register now!