Through the Loupe 13: Rob Scamp
Product, landscape, and people in North Herefordshire, UK.
Rob came to Project 52 as a landscape photographer and added product and still life to his amazing portfolio.
With a sharp eye for design and an aesthetic that combines minimalism with an appreciation for texture and composition, Rob’s unique work really stands out.
Four images from Rob’s Project 52 work:
The “Food as Art Portfolio Workshop” starts at the end of October.
I have taught workshops in food and portfolio building for over 12 years.
In the portfolio workshop, I share my system to build a portfolio in a month.
If it is planned and structured well, one month can be what you need to build a portfolio in some genres; food, product, tabletop, for sure. Fashion, architecture, and portraiture, probably not.
But food photography is perfect for a first portfolio in a month.
In previous 30-Day Portfolio Slams we have had photographers build food, beverage, product, still life, and even a couple of wonderful portrait projects due to perfect timing.
A small gallery from one of the classes.
Clockwise from top left: Daniel Fenwick, John McAllister, Sheila Joy, Anders Eriksson, James Kern, Sheila Joy.
Food is one of the genres of photography that can fit in perfectly with a solid studio portfolio, and can provide an entry into the entire channel of food and food related clientele. This can mean dozens if not hundreds of more possible clients.
But you have to have some passion for tabletop work.
(I love working in the studio. My new studio will be completed in February next year and I am beside myself with excitement. Big enough to do anything I want… and even sporting a large northlight window. Woohoo.)
All you need is a camera, a normal lens, and some lighting… and yes, natural window light will work fine.
Then we shoot food for two months. We have assignments, professional briefs, ideas from food photographers and clients, and a lot of source material to help you build it fast.
Will it be your last food portfolio?
No, but it will be a damned good first one.
For more information and to join up for our weekly Saturday morning classes, check out this page.
And be sure to check out Rob’s page.
When you are ready, here is how I can help you succeed.
Group Mentorship: a small group of photographers who meet to show images, work on their portfolio, and build their businesses with help from a wonderful group. Lifetime membership for one fee.
One-on-one Mentorship: You and me - working together in an intense 6-month push to get you on the way to over $30K in additional revenue. The work we lay down will help you increase and scale your business for years ahead.
Thank you for supporting my work.