Food Photographer in 7 days
Stop collecting tutorials. Follow the exact path I'd take if I started again today: one step a day, until you walk into a real restaurant with your camera.
You love food. Your photos don't show it.
- You see stunning food photos and can't figure out why yours look flat.
- You've watched dozens of tutorials and you're still in the same place.
- You think you need expensive gear before you can even start.
- Light, angles, editing… nobody has told you what actually matters.
- You'd love to get paid for this, but you have no idea how to land the first shoot.
You don't lack talent. You lack a path.
Every photo on this page is mine
Shot for restaurants, chefs and bars, most of them with one flash and one lens. That's the setup I hand you on day 3.
Seven days that change how you shoot
Today
- Random tips from random videos
- Auto mode and luck
- No idea where to put the light
- An empty portfolio
- "One day I'll start"
Day 7
- A clear method you can repeat
- Full control of your camera
- A pro lighting setup that works
- Your first real restaurant shoot
- A profile clients can read
One day. One step. No excuses.
The foundations
Shoot in manual with confidence, and know which gear really matters and what to skip.
Composition & angles
The three angles I use on almost every dish, and how to pick the right one in seconds.
Light
The one-flash setup behind 99% of my work, plus the window-light version if you have no flash.
Your first real shoot
How to get inside a restaurant this week, even with zero portfolio.
Editing
My Lightroom starting point, so food looks irresistible and still real.
Personal brand
What makes a client choose you over the photographer next door.
Show your work
How to build a feed that sells your style before you say a word.
Every day ends with a task. You don't just read. You shoot.
Two preset packs. Yours today.
The same looks I use on my own client work. One click gives you a professional base to start from.
Signature Presets 001 · Color
The color workflow behind my professional food photography. Rich, clean and true to the dish.
Iconic Portrait 001 · Black & White
The visual code I use for my chef portraits. Deep blacks, sculpted light, timeless.
Learn from someone who's still on set
I'm Diego Arenas. I started in the kitchen, moved into food styling and have spent more than 25 years in gastronomy. Today I live in Bangkok and photograph for Michelin-starred restaurants and top chefs across Asia.
Nobody gave me a map. I learned by working, and my mistakes shaped my style. This course is the shortcut I wish I'd had.
Everything you need to start this week
What you get
Less than a dinner out, for the method behind photos restaurants pay for.
This course is for you if…
Yes, if…
- You're starting from zero, or close to it
- You love food and want to photograph it well
- You want a short, clear path, not endless tutorials
- You're ready to practice every day for a week
- One day you'd like to get paid for this
No, if…
- You want results without picking up the camera
- You're already a working food photographer looking for advanced techniques
- You're looking for phone filters and quick hacks
What you're probably wondering
I have zero experience. Can I do this?
Yes. The course is built for beginners and starts with the basics of your camera.
Do I need an expensive camera?
No. Start with whatever you have, even your phone. I tell you exactly what's worth buying later and what isn't.
What format is the course?
Visual lessons and videos with my photos, my setups and a task for every day. Watch and read on any device, at your own pace.
How do I get access?
Instantly. Right after payment you get access to the course and both preset packs.
Do the presets work with my Lightroom?
They're made for Adobe Lightroom and Lightroom Classic.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment of $49 and it's yours for life.
Start today. Shoot this week.
The 7-day course plus my two Lightroom preset packs. A $127 value, today for a single payment of $49.