Saturdays November 1, 8, 15, 22 from 1:00pm-3:00pm
This four-week, hands-on workshop invites kids to explore the exciting world of food photography while creating a one-of-a-kind scrapbook-style cookbook! Each week, participants will bring in a dish that matches the theme. Participants will discover the essentials of photographing food—learning about lighting, angles, composition, props using professional photography gear and styling in a fun, beginner-friendly way!
After each session, participants will print their favorite image and design a scrapbook cookbook page using decorative supplies like stickers, washi tape, and markers. Over the four weeks, participants will not only build confidence in photography and storytelling but also express their creativity through hands-on scrapbooking.
By the end of the workshop, every child will take home a fully personalized cookbook—filled with their recipes, photos they’ve taken themselves, and special memories from the class!
Week 1 – Desserts: Lighting & Angles
● Theme: Sweet treats (cookies, cupcakes, brownies, tarts etc.)
● Learn: Natural vs. artificial lighting, overhead/side/close-up angles, simple props and styling
Week 2 – Small Plates & Appetizers: Composition & Styling
● Theme: Finger foods (dips, mini sandwiches, small plates etc).
● Learn: Food composition, arranging multiple items, color balance, and visual storytelling
Week 3 – Main Courses: Storytelling & Depth
● Theme: Family dinner favorites (Pasta dishes, Salads, Meat dishes etc.) ● Learn: Framing, creating depth, storytelling with props, highlighting textures and layers
Week 4 – Fun Drinks: Color, Texture & Motion
● Theme: Fun drinks (Smoothies, Milkshakes, Mocktails, etc).
● Learn: Capturing color, texture, transparency, and motion in a still photograph
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the workshop, kids will:
● Understand the fundamentals of food photography (lighting, angles, composition, props, styling)
● Capture high-quality food images using professional camera gear and lighting ● Design and decorate a scrapbook-style cookbook featuring their own dishes ● Take home a personalized cookbook full of recipes, photos, and memories!
Details
● Ages: 8–12 ( beginner friendly, no photography experience required)
● Participants: 6 kids total
● Cost: $160 per child
Supplies: $40 to be paid directly to Facilitator
● Supplies Provided: scrapbook + decorative materials (stickers, washi tape, markers), instant photo prints, food props (napkins, trays, flatware, special effects supplies), use of professional camera, light refreshments during workshop time
● What to Bring: One dish each week that matches the themeSupplies Included in the Price: 1 Scrapbook Scrapbooking decorative supplies (markers, washi tape, stickers, etc.) Instant photo prints (1 per class) Extra food accessories and décor for mini photo sets (decorative napkins, flatware, trays, glycerin for water drops, etc.) Use of professional camera during class Light refreshments for participants during class
About Jurnee
Jurnee Belou Peltier is a photographer and visual storyteller with a background in studio photography, lifestyle imagery, and creative direction. She holds a master’s degree in Multimedia, Photography, and Design from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and has worked across editorial, commercial, and brand projects. Passionate about combining art with everyday experiences, Jurnee brings her love of food, photography and hands-on creativity into this interactive family workshop!
