Getting Started in Professional Food Photography with Steve Hansen

A very enjoyable class and easy to follow. Love his passion and the giving back of his knowledge

Binged watched this course. Love how open Steve was about the business side of things and how he navigates that world. Great teacher!

Good course, much useful info and quite well presented, BUT, the final image from the "crash" course is by far the absolute worst piece of compositing I have ever seen. The techniques explained are great, but the image looks like something a blind paraplegic dog might produce. NO piece of plate crashing would have a pristinely clean plate, nor would any dripping syrup come from a piece of bacon/pancake that didn't have syrup coming off the top of such item. The eggs (cooked by a stylist standard) are too small in relation to the bacon, which is too small also in regards to the pancakes. Good technique, LOUSY finish. Mr. Hansen and CreativeLive should be ashamed.

Very enjoyable course. Steve gives a fantastic insight into the creative process from beginning to end using two different scenarios. also gave a great insight into working with his team and customers. He shares his experience and passion for his work with enthusiasm and a lot of personal anecdotes and facts.

I really enjoy this class. The teacher was very generous with all the information he provided. I learned a lot. Thank you!

This course didn’t really teach anythin that stands out to well. Was more an understanding of the industry

A wonderful discourse on the differences between editorial and commercial food photography - with detailed talk and illustrations about the use of natural and artificial light also. Steve's a master at showing us what it takes to succeed in this discipline: the kind of drive and the kind of talent, which clearly he has in abundance.

REALLY good class. Steve's presentation was excellent, I liked how he stayed on topic and gave very useful information. He covered all topics from equipment needs and options all the way to the detailed props he uses. His Food In Motion class is very creative to keep your food photography cutting edge.

Fantastic class. Steve was extremely comprehensive with his lighting, styling etc. I've been watching a lot of creative classes, Steve has a special talent with giving over information. Great business & marketing advice as well. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to join the class live Yechiel Orgel

This was a great course and worth every penny. I've already watched certain segments several times over. Steve is funny, engaging and a great instructor. I learned a lot in just a few short hours. I'm sure I will pick up more tips as I continue to re-watch and re-watch these videos. Please invite Steve back for more!

This was a great class. Loved the hands on activity of showing how a shot is created. What to move, why and what is too much. I enjoyed the business side, learning about how someone overcame and what steps they took is valuable information. Thanks Steve for sharing your knowledge!

The info. on gear, the set-up and the process of creating the crash & splash work of art is priceless, well, not exactly priceless, but this class is worth every penny & more. LOVE.

Great stuff but to much talk about nothing. I'm a digital Technician my self so I was a bit dissapointed about that chapter. Back up and how to order food on the set.. 10:37min

This class is awesome and Steve does a great job at explaining everything you will need to know about being a commercial food photographer. Steve is very engaging and is very knowledgeable about every aspect of his craft. It is also great seeing how he works with and collaborates with his team while creating his images.

Steve Hansen's course was excellent! I found that even though I knew a fair amount of what Steve was covering, I still learned new techniques along the way. It was incredibly inspiring to be part of the audience, up close and personal, and in his working studio. Steve is very talented and has a lot to knowledge to offer a novice or even experienced photographer.

Steve is funny and engaging, and really good at explaining how he creates his images and why he works the way he does. Valuable information for anyone looking to further their career in the direction of food photography!

Not only is Steve Hansen a stupendous teacher, but his determination to work hard and be phenomenal is infectious. It's for these reasons that he has become the successful food photographer he is, and why I feel so fortunate to have taken this class and learned from him. If you're a beginner in food photography, you will leave this course knowing the fundamentals of creating exciting food images. If you're coming to Steve's class with some prior experience, you'll leave with a notebook and brain full of ideas on how to take your work to the next level and really succeed as a commercial food photographer. If you consider yourself advanced, you should already know the importance of collaborating and sharing ideas from other experts like Steve and his team, and this course is a great way to continue learning from your peers. At any level of experience, this course is a must if you want to make your food images truly stand out. Highly recommended.

thank you so much for the opportunity to be part of the Live audience . This class has made what I assumed was impossible , possible. In other words Steve did an excellent job explaining the mechanics of putting together these amazing creative shots. I am looking forward to adding some movement and motion to my food photography. Thanks again

I would recommend this class for anyone interested in becoming a commercial food photographer. The class also had very useful information on editorial and fine art food photography as well; however, it seemed to focus mostly on commercial photography. One thing I wish would have been different is the gear and lights that he used. In my opinion someone just starting in food photography will not have the lights and gear he was using. I did appreciate the gear list and how it had the gear he started with but I would have liked to seen starting gear in action. Other then that I thought this class was great. Lots of good information.

This class has appeal for the beginning food photographer as well as the photographer that is already a bit further advanced on the path. There is quality info about gear and other logistics for the beginner that is absolutely necessary and establishes a strong baseline of knowledge. When Steve starts to shoot then the magic really starts to happen as we get to see into his creative process, how he styles, how he problem solves, how he continues to push the envelope until he comes up with his incredible images. That was the most enlightening part of the whole class...being able to observe an artist in his creative zone. Steve is a master at what he does and whether you are a beginner, intermediate or even advanced photographer, there is something for you in this class. It is well worth the minimal cost of the class. Part of the value of purchasing this class is that you can watch it again and again and again and each time you will walk away with boatloads of info. It is one of those classes that you will go back to again and again and use as a reference point for improving your images. Thanks Steve for being willing to share your gifts and talents to help others! Awesome day!

Hi there I'm from South Africa and love the Course thanks

... when your teacher tells you who he hangs out with ........ "priceless" #NotPhotographers

That was one of the most profound class on food photography that one could get in 7 hours! It covered pretty much a lot, including gear and props overviews, shooting with natural and studio lights and being part of the process, marketing, negotiating with clients, pricing and even students works critics. Very well organised! Many thanks to Steve, to his team and to CreativeLive!

So far a really informative course. Great job. Love this course.

This is a great class because it is i his studio and there is also a food stylist. As a food photographer and both foodstylist (separate, not on the same job), this class looks like it is covering what I need. jackie@jackiesharpeimages.com