The Egyptian Chefs Association hosted an insightful workshop catering to culinary enthusiasts and professionals titled “How to Photograph Your Plate.” Led by Dahlia Ezzat, the Video Creator, the workshop delved into the art of capturing culinary creations with finesse, utilizing minimal equipment for maximum visual impact.

The workshop was structured into two comprehensive segments: Theoretical Explanation and Practical Application. In the Theoretical Explanation, Dahlia Ezzat explained  crucial aspects of professional food photography. Topics covered included essential angles for optimal presentation, techniques to identify the focal point of the dish, selection of food styling props and tools, like foil, and the suitability of various smartphone models for photography.

Moreover, participants gained insights into portraying the narrative behind each image, utilizing elements such as napkins to enhance storytelling. Dahlia emphasized the importance of adding dimensions to photographs through the strategic use of size, color, and texture variations, including geometric shapes like triangles, and incorporating trendy plates for added aesthetic appeal.

Furthermore, the workshop provided guidance on leveraging different social media platforms for recipe publication, with specific emphasis on tailoring content lengths for platforms like YouTube, which necessitates longer videos compared to others. She emphasized also the difference between the influencer and the content creator.

In the Practical Application segment, participants were encouraged to bring their own dishes or products for personalized guidance on photographing them to perfection. Through hands-on practice, attendees honed their skills under Ezzat’s expert guidance, refining their ability to capture culinary creations with precision and allure, and how to edit them using the popular Inshot application.

Overall, ” Mastering Plate Photography” provided invaluable insights and practical skills for participants to elevate their food photography prowess, empowering them to showcase their culinary creations effectively across various media platforms.