For creatives who want to take that gorgeous image out of their mind’s eye and bring it into a stunning real-life capture
The most in-depth photography + styling program, period.
Say no to endless slides and a big YES to doing— through hands-on demonstrations, behind-the-scenes examples, LIVE discussions, and put-it-into-practice assignments, you’ll learn to create eye-catching images in your *own* signature style in my exclusive 8 week program!
WHAT IF YOU COULD...
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Translate the image you have in your mind into a stunning REAL LIFE capture
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Draw in better-paying clients through your jaw-dropping photos
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Feel comfortable + confident styling, shooting, and editing your images
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Create a consistent look + feel throughout your entire visual brand
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Eliminate pre-shoot anxiety, knowing that you can make juuuuust about anything look beautiful with your wild skills
CLASSIC
Pay Monthly
6 Monthly Payments of
$83
Pay In Full
One-Time Payment of
$497
BUNDLE
Pay Monthly
6 Monthly Payments of
$133
Pay In Full
One-Time Payment of
$796
Course Options
CLASSIC
7 lessons with a total of 29 modules, with over 8 hours of video tutorials, including:
Lesson 1 — Camera Settings
Lesson 2 — Lenses + Focal Lengths
Lesson 3 — Working with Light
Lesson 4 — Styling + Storytelling
Lesson 5 — Branding + Social Media
Lesson 6 — Adobe Lightroom
Lesson 7 — Creating Cinemagraphs
7 Hands-On Assignments
That corresponds to each lesson to help you put your newfound skills into practice.
A 150-Page Guidebook
With with richly detailed information plus example images to help guide you through the course
Transcripts of Every Video
So no need for note-taking, plus extra clarity if English is your second language or you're hearing impaired.
Mp3's of Every Video
So you can go through the course via listening rather than watching, if you'd like!
Course Calendar
That helps you put together a cohesive course plan for your schedule.
Plus BONUS Content (woohoo!)
BUNDLE
⬅ All of that, PLUS:
My complete Lightroom preset collection of 100+ presets
My best-use guide to putting those presets to use in Lightroom
Email Templates for Food + Lifestyle Bloggers + Photographers
Client Checklist for Food Bloggers + Photographers
My Pricing Guide
Media Kit Templates + Guide
My complete video + stop motion course, including:
Module 1
Creating Top-Down Videos
Lesson 1 — Video Shooting Set-Ups
Lesson 2 — Video Camera Settings
Lesson 3 — Shooting the Video
Lesson 4 — Editing in Adobe Premiere
Module 2
Creating Stop-Motion Videos
Lesson 1 — Introduction to Stop Motion
Lesson 2 — Gear + Tools
Lesson 3 — Capturing Stop Motion
Lesson 4 — Editing Your Stop Motion Video in Lightroom + Photoshop
Exclusive E-book
"A Guide to Food Videos + Stop Motion", which addresses all of the above in text-form.
Workbook
Containing 8 hands-on exercises corresponding to each lesson to help you put your newfound skills into practice.
Gear List
With hyperlinks to all the video equipment discussed in the course.
Premiere Workspace Template
So that your Premiere program layout will be set up exactly the same as the one we use in the course.
Shot List Template
So you can quickly and easily create an organized-workflow for your video.
Is it live or can I go at my own pace?
It's both! All of the 8+ hours of pre-recorded video tutorials are permanent resources for you to go through at your own pace and rewatch as many times as you'd like, at any time. You have lifetime access to all the course content, from videos to pdf guides to bonuses.
We also have LIVE course Q&A discussions on zoom every 2 weeks for 12 weeks starting in mid-September and going until mid-December, to answer any questions that have come up as you're going through the material and putting it into practice.
This combination of both live AND permanent resources makes the best possible learning experience.
It lays a foundation of resources you'll have in your creative toolkit for years to come, while giving you that personal + live support as you grow!
Instead of struggling on your own for years, let's do this thing together in a few weeks!
Hi there! I’m Eva Kosmas Flores, and after teaching thousands of hours of photography + styling courses in-person and online, I’ve created a course that distills down everything YOU need to know to create a beautiful photo. Everything you’ll learn is based on practical techniques + applications, so that you can master creating your own eye-catching content and feel confident while doing it!
SOUND GOOD? LET’S DO THIS!
YOU GET
7 Lessons with a total of 29 Video Modules, Including:
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Lifetime access to all the course content
Over 8 hours of permanent recorded video tutorials with hands-on demonstrations (no hours of talking head shots and slides, here!)
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LIVE discussions every 2 weeks for 12 weeks from mid-September to mid-December, so you can get clarity, have your questions answered, + connect with the community.
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Written transcripts of every video, so you have clarity if English is your second language or you're hearing impaired
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7 hands-on assignments that correspond to each lesson to help you put your newfound skills into practice
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150-page guidebook with richly detailed information plus example images to help guide you through the course
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Audio files of every tutorial video, so you can go through the course in whatever method works best for you.
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A course calendar that helps you put together a cohesive course plan for your schedule
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Plus BONUS content (woohoo!) including a video tutorial detailing how to shoot tethered both wired and wirelessly, my go-to recommended gear list that includes every piece of equipment + program I mention in the course, and an invitation to a private Facebook group,and an invitation to a private Facebook group, where we can continue to forge to connections + provide the support established in our zoom calls.
SO, WHAT’S IN THE LESSONS? KEEP SCROLLING!
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LESSON 1 — CAMERA SETTINGS
First Things First
Knowing the ins and outs of your camera is the first step in creating beautiful imagery. It allows you to take an image out of your mind’s eye and put it out into the real world. Understanding how your camera works will help you shoot faster, and more efficiently. Plus there’s SO many incredible tools within DSLR + mirrorless cameras, it’s awesome to know the mind-blowing things they’re capable of!
In Lesson 1, we'll go over:
- Module 1 — Aperture, Shutterspeed, ISO, and RAW vs JPEG (this might all sound like mumbo jumbo now, but not after going through the course!)
- Module 2 — Live View + Focus, including auto focus points, AF Modes, and what modes work best for which shooting settings.
- Module 3 — Shooting Mode Dial + Exposure, including metering and continuous shooting mode.
- Module 4 — Setting up to Photograph Yourself in Frame, including setting up your camera for wifi, shooting remotely with your phone, shooting with an actual remote, and shooting at intervals solo to capture motion.
LESSON 2 — LENSES + FOCAL LENGTHS
Making Photography Magic
Deciding what lens to invest in is a big decision! In this course we’re going over all the things that make up a lens, and what kinds of lenses to use for which types of shots. Using a good quality lens can make a HUGE difference in the quality of your image, and I have some tried + true recommendations for you here!
In Lesson 2, we'll go over:
- Module 1 — Focal Lengths, Aperature Notation, + Full Frame vs Cropped Frame Lenses, including which focal lengths are best for which shooting angles, and why I recommend against using a cropped frame lens
- Module 2 — Zoom, Prime, and Tilt-Shift Lenses, including which you should use for particular captures + shooting environments.
LESSON 3 — WORKING WITH LIGHT
The easiest way to create a WOW factor
Being able to work with and manipulate natural light makes a huge difference in overall image quality. Working with natural light is free (woohoo!), but that also means that when the weather changes the light changes. A conundrum, for sure! There are things you can do to make it work to your advantage though, and once you understand the important role light plays in images, and what types of light work best, you’ll be a photography master.
In Lesson 3, we'll go over:
- Module 1 — Natural Light + White Balance, including how to create soft diffused natural light while keeping shadows, plus the color casts of different forms of light.
- Module 2 — Artificial Fill Light for Natural Light Photographers + Recommended Gear, and nope this isn’t a strobe light. The artificial fill light I recommend is SUPER easy to use and affordable! Plus lots of other equipment recommendations that will make your shooting set up easy peasy.
- Module 3 — Advanced Natural Lighting Techniques, including shaping light, utilizing the dramatic power of chiaroscuro, creating bright and airy scenes, and more, all with the most simple + affordable equipment.
- Module 4 — Lighting FAQ, where I answer the most common questions I hear about lighting set-ups, techniques, and my recommendations for troubleshooting common lighting issues.
LESSON 4 — STYLING + STORYTELLING
Crafting Your Narrative Within the Frame
Learning and tuning into your visual voice is essential in creating a style that clearly conveys you + your brand. Styling is something that most folks struggle with, but do not fret! There are actual tools and techniques you can use to create a visually compelling image that BOTH resonates with viewers AND tells your story. Let’s dive in!
In Lesson 4, we'll go over:
- Module 1 — Composition + Balance, including tips + tools for crafting eye-catching compositions and techniques for creating balance within the frame, and what that actually means.
- Module 2 — Color Theory, including working with the color wheel and creating purposeful color ‘themes’ for shoots.
- Module 3 — Props + Shooting Surfaces + Backdrops, including my FAVORITE prop + shooting surface sources, as well as what to look out for when choosing props + surfaces for a shoot
- Module 4 — Plating, including how to keep dishes looking fresh when they’ve been sitting out, how to add dimension + breathe life into to plain-looking dishese
- Module 5 — Storytelling, including best-practices for creating a frame that draws the viewer in and makes them feel as through they’re a part of the story.
- Module 6 — Advanced Composition Theory, where we'll go through some of the more advanced composition techniques and strategies you can harness to give your images an extra eye-catching factor, and help you style your scenes when you're feeling stuck or uninspired.
LESSON 5 — BRANDING + SOCIAL MEDIA
Being Heard
With all the algorithm changes, growing on social media can definitely be tricky at first. However, there are lots of tools + strategies out there for you to use that will help you reach your key audience, and we’re diving into all of them in this portion of the course! Honing in on what makes your brand unique visually + what you have to offer to your following is a key part of that process, too, so we’ll also focus on that. Get ready to learn all about branding, instagram, pinterest, email lists, and client communication!
In Lesson 5, we'll go over:
- Module 1 — Visual Branding, including what aspects of your brand should have a cohesive look + feel.
- Module 2 — Instagram, including growth strategies, posting frequency, hashtag techniques, the apps I recommend to use alongside IG, and lots more!
- Module 3 — Pinterest Strategy, including ways to boost your site traffic through Pinterest + tools to make pinning easier + automated.
- Module 4 — Your Email List, including my recommend email list building platform + techniques for growing your email list.
- Module 5 — Client Communication, including my list of must-ask questions that will save you loads of headaches later on.
LESSON 6 — ADOBE LIGHTROOM
Post-Processing Makes Perfect
The ability to transform an image from ‘okay’ to ‘ah-mazing’ in Lightroom is nothing short of mind-blowing. This application was made specifically for editing photographs, and has all the tools you’ll ever need to correct anything that might be bothering you about any image. Don’t like that stray cat hair? Gone! Annoyed by how dark the tabletop turned out? It’s brightened back up in a couple of seconds! We’re diving deep into the full Lightroom suite, including Classic CC, Desktop CC, and Mobile CC, and I’m going to show you the true magic of their editing powers.
In Lesson 6, we'll go over:
- Module 1 — Overview of Editing in Lightroom Classic, including spot correction and selective adjustments to one area of frame.
- Module 2 — Editing in Lightroom Mobile CC, including the amazing shooting aspect of the app that gives you total control over shooting settings on your phone.
- Module 3 — Editing in Lightroom Desktop CC, including best-uses for this app vs Lightroom Classic CC.
- Module 4 — Lightroom Preset Best Practices, including how to install them, how to make them do the most for your images, the preset file types, and how to create your own.
- Module 5 — How I Edit in Lightroom Classic Part I, where I take you through how I typically edit a static still-life image.
- Module 6 — How I Edit in Lightroom Classic Part II, where I take you through how I edit an image with movement/an action in it.
- Module 7 — How I Edit in Lightroom Classic Part III, where I take you through how I edit an image with skin tone in frame.
LESSON 7 — CREATING CINEMAGRAPHS
The Magic is in the Movement
Cinemagraphs *consistently* give me the best engagement on social media, and I can’t recommend making them highly enough. The motion they capture allows you to create a sense of presence + reality within the frame. Plus, the fact that you can also edit the photo aspect of the image in Lightroom, means that you can easily create a video that is completely in line with your overall visual style. It’s an incredible method for creative storytelling, and an awesome tool to use for growing on social media.
In Lesson 7, we'll go over:
- Shooting a Cinemagraph, including the techniques for capturing both the still image + the movement portion of the cinemagraph.
- Editing a Cinemagraph, including how to assemble + export it in the Cinemagraph Pro application.
And when you reach out via email or IG, you know you’re talking to ME. There’s not a huge team of folks you have to work through to get a response—nope, it’s just me, ready to help YOU when you need it.
YOUR BONUSES!
As a lil’ somethin‘ extra, I’ve included guides + tutorials for the things I get asked about the most!
BONUS #1
TETHERING TUTORIAL
Shooting tethered is a great way to see your image displayed on your computer’s big screen as you’re shooting. It makes it so much easier to spot any issues and make corrections during the shooting process! I’ll guide you through it via my video tutorial all about shooting tethered, including shooting tethered with a cable vs shooting tethered with the wireless connection in wifi-enabled cameras.
BONUS #2
COMPREHENSIVE GEAR LIST
Nothing is more frustrating than following along with a tutorial and realizing your equipment is completely different than theirs. I’ve spent years testing out various types and pieces of equipment, and I’m sharing the ones that I recommend + love with you! You’re getting my recommended gear list, including both physical goods, like my go-to tripod and favorite ceramicists, and digital goods, like my favorite email list building platform.
BONUS #3
2X/MONTH LIVE Q&A DISCUSSIONS ON ZOOM
The power of community is real, and through our 12 weeks of twice monthly LIVE Q&A discussions with me on zoom, you'll have your questions answered, connect with other creatives, and have a community of accountability and support around you. Plus, lifetime access to our exclusive private facebook group, where you can continue that discussion outside of our zoom calls.
PAY-IN-FULL BONUS
FILE STORAGE + BACK-UP GUIDE
Dealing with those huuuuge RAW files is a headache for every photographer, and after 16 years of working with them, I have a safe and simple storage solution that I'm sharing with you in this richly detailed guide! It will keep you from loosing your entire body of work if anything happens to one of your hard drives, and ensure that you have a stress-free system in place that keeps your computer running as fast as ever!
CLASSIC
Pay Monthly
6 Monthly Payments of
$83
Pay In Full
One-Time Payment of
$497
BUNDLE
Pay Monthly
6 Monthly Payments of
$133
Pay In Full
One-Time Payment of
$796
‘I LEARNED THINGS IN HER COURSE THAT I HAVEN'T SEEN ANYWHERE ELSE’
"Eva's course is taught SO incredibly in depth, I learned things in her course that I haven't seen anywhere else! She gives immediate action tips for growth and also longer assignments to help you reach your full potential. I liked that the modules in each lesson weren't too long or overwhelming and still had a TON of useful information and learning packed into them. I absolutely loved the styling sessions and highly highly recommend this course to help you grow your food photography career!"
SAM ADLER
SAVEUR AWARD WINNER
FROSTING AND FETTUCCINE
WHO IS THIS GAL?
Hey there! I’m Eva, and I learned photography on a film camera, dark room-style, 18 years (yep, EIGHTEEN!) ago. After college, I started shooting digital and fell completely in love with the capabilities of DSLR cameras. I've seen trends come and go, technology change, and have been there since the birth of social media (WILD times!)
I'm an enneagram type 2 wing 3, 'The Hostess' (which means I love helping + nurturing others), I have a moderate houseplant-collecting compulsion, I love gardening, my man, my dogs, my chickens, and my cat, my mother and sister are both teachers, and I love bodies of water but can't swim.
Basically—teaching is in my DNA, helping things grow brings me more joy than anything in the world, and somebody's gotta keep an eye on me at the beach.
I have a Saveur-nominated food blog, Adventures in Cooking, and have authored + photographed two cookbooks, one of which (First We Eat) was nominated by IACP for best cookbook of 2019. I’ve shot for clients as big as 7-Up, and as small as local restaurants. I’ve done takeovers on the @Instagram main feed (I still pinch myself about that one!), my work’s been featured in dozens of magazines + publications, I've taught thousands of students from every continent (except Antartica...for now!), and I work full-time doing what I love.
IT WASN'T ALWAYS LIKE THIS THOUGH...
I learned how to use my DSLR on my own through YEARS of small incremental progress and frustration, back before online courses + workshops existed. The transition from film to digital was….difficult. I was doing it on the weekends of my very-stressful day job, and felt overwhelmed 99.99% of the time.
My path was a really frustrating and painful one for those first few years—but yours doesn’t have to be.
HERE'S WHAT I WANT YOU TO KNOW, THAT I WISH I COULD'VE TOLD MY PAST SELF:
There is no medal for punishing yourself and doing things the hard way.
The quicker you can improve your skills, the sooner you can start leaving your beautiful mark on the world.
I created this course because I want passionate folks like YOU to be able to share their vision with the world, without feeling alone + lost in the learning process.
Instead, let’s start your journey together! No struggling on your own, no questions with no one to answer them, no frustrations about what to do next.
I’m here to lend a helping hand, and guide you through the process of taking that beautiful thing inside you and transforming it into something palpable for the whole world to see.
‘IT’S THE BEST INVESTMENT I HAVE EVER MADE’
"I have followed and admired Eva’s work for a while now, always wishing I could be as good a photographer as she is. I finally took the plunge and signed up to her online course and It’s the best investment I have ever made. The course is magic! Eva explains every detail of photography with clear, simple and detailed instructions. Since taking the course I can see the improvements in the pictures I am taking. If you ever want to learn about photography, look no further. This is the only course you will ever need to better your food photography. Eva is not only a brilliant photographer but a wonderful human being and that shines through which is also one of the reasons I am drawn to her work. It comes from an authentic place. Thank you Eva for giving this newbie the confidence to take not just beautiful pictures but to also be able to tell a story through it."
PAM JONES
BESPOKE WEDDING CAKES + COOKIES
LEMON TREE CAKES
‘THE COURSE IS A REAL TREASURE FOR ANY FOOD PHOTOGRAPHER: BEGINNER OR EXPERIENCED’
"Eva’s Online Course helped me to give my food photography business a big boost. All the topics I can think of are covered in this course. I love the fact that you can approach the material in a manageable way, at your own pace. I especially enjoyed watching the videos. Eva is such a wonderful teacher. She explains all topics in an inspiring, professional and calm way. I paused the videos when I wanted to take notes, or whenever I get so excited to start and implement the tips & tricks right away. The course is a real treasure and investment for any food photographer: beginner or experienced. I assure you, you’ll learn something new that generates business or inspiration. Eva thank you so much for sharing all your thoughts, skills and experiences!"
SOUNDS GOOD TO ME!
I'M IN!!!
CLASSIC
Pay Monthly
6 Monthly Payments of
$83
Pay In Full
One-Time Payment of
$497
BUNDLE
Pay Monthly
6 Monthly Payments of
$133
Pay In Full
One-Time Payment of
$796
For now, I want to help you get started.
This isn’t the time for the comparison game or imposter syndrome.
If you’re still reading this, I know you’re a creative soul that’s feeling the call to create something greater than yourself.
For all of us, this past year has brought into focus what really matters. And if you’re seeking permission to intentionally make your passion a part of your life and invest in yourself — nobody can give that permission but you.
Whether or not you decide to join me, I just want you to try and incorporate that passion into your being.
Even if it’s just for a few minutes a week—little by little, it will make each week brighter than the last. It might take you someplace you never even imagined—and it might keep you at home but fulfilled.
And in the end, that’s all that matters.
Know that I’m here for you, whenever you’re ready to take that step. I got your back ♡
Your forever cheerleader,
Eva
