next workshop dates

January's food photography workshops were so much fun! I swear, I keep lucking out with my students. Everyone has been so incredibly fun and sweet, it makes my job a breeze.

I have had the great privilege of working with some awesome chefs this month. Becky Selengut, whose cookbook I shot, (and is due to be released in May!!) styled for two of my classes, and the hilarious and talented, Marc Schermerhorn, cooked for one class. Needless to say, the food they made was both beautiful and delicious.

Check out some pics at the end of the post.

Below are the next confirmed workshop dates. I will keep adding to this list, so be sure to visit the blog to check for updates! (Email me at clare at clarebarboza dot com to register.)

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:

Good Fish Workshop

Remember me mentioning Good Fish? The awesome cookbook by Becky Selengut that I had the privilege of shooting? Well, it's been released and if you don't already have a copy then you should go get one. Now. Do it. You won't regret it.

As I have said time and time again, Becky's food is freakin' fantastic. Plus, you can feel really good about yourself when you eat it since the book is about how to make responsible choices when purchasing West Coast seafood.

In honor of the book release, Becky and I have decided to team up on a workshop where she will demo a few of the recipes from her book and I will teach natural light food photography. The two of us will also cover styling-- Becky will demo food styling and I will discuss prop styling. On top of all that, the class will include a signed copy of Good Fish!

Becky and I both have wacky schedules for the next couple months, so the earliest date we could agree on is July 24th. Spots will fill quickly so early registration is recommended.

When: July 24, 2011, 10am (workshop will last 5-6 hours, depending on class size)

Where: Spare Room

Cost: $275 (includes a signed copy of Good Fish)

To Register: Email me at clare at clarebarboza dot com

Natural Light Food Photography

Whether you are a food blogger or just a person who enjoys snapping pictures of their meals, this class will show you how to take beautifully appetizing food photographs. We'll talk about depth of field, available light, reflectors, choosing props, photo composition, styling, and more.

Date-,August 13, 2011 (additional dates will be added)

Time- 10am - approximately 3pm

Cost- $250 per person

Location- My SoDo studio

Class size limited to 7

Natural Light Food Photography....in Denver, CO

Date- September 10, 2011 (additional dates may be added)

Time- 10am - approximately 3pm

Cost- $250 per person

Location- Denver, Colorado-- specific location to be announced later

cakespy carnage

For the past 3 days, I have been shooting the recipes for the upcoming cakespy cookbook.

I am a sucker for any photoshoot that involves a unicorn.

so, i have this friend....

Since the economy sucks and shows no sign of sucking any less in the near future, I feel it is my personal duty as a small business owner and artist to promote other self-employed individuals and artists. I mean, we all need to help each other out, right?

Plus, we all know that word of mouth is always the BEST advertising.

(On a similar note, this is also what I love about social media....people sharing information about amazing businesses/talented people/really cool opportunities that you may not hear about otherwise.)

So, on that note, I want to tell you about my very talented friend.

My friend has been a working artist for over a decade. He is an incredible sculptor, and he has a lot of experience in metal and stone work, welding, and fabrication.

In addition, he is unbelievably tech savvy (on Macs), is proficient with Photoshop, (I hired him to do a lot of post-production work for me over the summer), and has an AMAZING sense of design, (see a few design samples below and note the cool promo cards he made me.)

On top of all that, he has done a ton of work in art installation, construction, and landscaping.

He is one skilled fella.

I am telling you all this because he is looking for work. He recently moved to Seattle and has had absolutely no luck with the job market, (what a shocker.) So, I thought I would put the word out and see any of you out there in the blogosphere may have any ideas.

Do you need a logo? Do you need a deck built? Do you need your fireplace outfitted in steel? Are you a photographer in need of help with post production? Do you know anyone else who may be looking for help?

If so, email my friend. I am sure he'll tell you his name when you contact him. :)

thraka@mac.com

what happens to all that food from a food shoot???

That's what.

just call me the traveling workshop gal

This year, I am hitting the road.

Are you interested in me teaching a workshop in your city? Let's make it happen!!

I love to travel and am open to going anywhere. However, there need to be a few things in place.

First, if you are interested in a food photography workshop, I need a space to teach. A restaurant with lots of windows works perfectly-- there are plenty of dishes and "props" to use, a good amount of natural light, and (hopefully) a chef who will collaborate with me.

Second, I need to fill the class.

Since I am in Seattle, and because I do not have an unlimited advertising budget, I need your help in spreading the word. Of course, I will blog, tweet, and facebook my butt off about any class I am offering, but if you want me to come to your city, I would love it if you would also do some blogging or tweeting or facebooking on your end. :)

I am just starting to lay down some very loose plans, but it looks like a Denver workshop is definitely going to happen, most likely in summer. I have been offered a space to teach in Oakland, so that's definitely a possibility, probably around the same time frame. Also, I will be in Massachusetts and Vermont in April and am working to line up work while I am there.

As plans get firmed up, I will be blogging about my itinerary.

In the meantime, email and let me know if you have a specific idea. As far as I am concerned, 2011 is going to be all about new experiences and adventure!