Food Styling: The Art of Plating

Meet Jodi Moreno, chef, food stylist, and your teacher for this course. Get to know her culinary journey, which started in Brooklyn and eventually led her to the gastronomic hub of Mexico City. Hear about the chefs, painters, photographers, and other creatives who have influenced and inspired her work.

Learn to develop a personal style based on the culinary story you want to tell. Have a brainstorming session to decide on the aesthetics you want your dishes to convey and create a mood board with references. Develop your concept by compiling a list of the materials and props needed and seeing how to source them.

Delve into food styling by putting together a four-course meal, which Jodi provides the recipes for in the course attachments. First, begin with a vegetable soup, and learn how to work with the ingredients to maintain a color palette and composition. Next, plate a colorful salad filled with patterns and texture. For the main dish, Jodi focuses on layering ingredients, flavors, and colors before teaching you how to create a beautiful sauce border at the edge of the dish. Lastly, prepare a dessert plate using minimalist styling techniques.

Explore the aspects to consider before photographing your plates. Jodi covers the best lighting options and how to add last minute styling so that your plates look their best. Learn different food photography techniques and see how to get exceptional shots. Wrap up the course by learning about basic editing using different apps to build a strong portfolio.