ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

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This workshop is a specialized, 3-hour intensive designed to take the guesswork out of food photography. For many bakers and creators, the "perfect shot" is often a race against the setting sun. We are here to change that.

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This workshop focuses exclusively on Artificial Lighting—the secret weapon of professional food photographers. You will learn how to manipulate light to accentuate the velvety texture of buttercream, the crystalline shine of a mirror glaze, and the delicate layers of a croissant. Through live demonstrations and hands-on "Action," we will move beyond basic snapshots to create high-end, commercial-quality imagery that sells.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This workshop is designed for anyone who wants their pastries to look as delicious as they taste. It is ideal for:
 

• Pastry Chefs & Home Bakers: Wanting to showcase their craft.

• Cake Business Owners: Looking to create high-converting imagery for websites, menus, and delivery apps (UberEats/DoorDash) without hiring a pro every week.

• Content Creators & Food Bloggers: Seeking to build a consistent, "high-end" aesthetic for Instagram and TikTok, regardless of their kitchen's natural light.

• Aspiring Food Photographers: Who want to master the specific technical challenges of shooting reflective and textured food items.

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REQUIREMENT / PREREQUISITE

To ensure the class moves smoothly, all attendees must meet the following requirements:
 

1. Basic Camera Knowledge: You should understand the basic functions of your device (how to take a photo and adjust basic settings).
    

2. Manual Mode Proficiency: You must be comfortable changing ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture on your camera without assistance.
    

3. Gear:

   • A DSLR or Mirrorless camera with a hot shoe (for the flash trigger).

   • A lens suitable for product work (50mm, 85mm, 100mm, or a 24-70mm zoom). Macro capabilities are a plus but not required.

   • Empty memory cards and fully charged batteries.
      

4. Basic Understanding of Exposure: You should understand how aperture affects depth of field and how ISO affects image noise.
    

5. An Open Mind: No prior experience with studio lights or LEDs is required; we will teach you the setup from scratch.
    

6. Optional: Feel free to bring one small "hero" pastry from your own kitchen if you would like to practice on your specific product.​

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FEE
SG $250 per pax (non-member)

SG$220 per pax (member or ex-participant)

 

WHEN

6th Mar 2026, Friday

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DURATION

3 hours, 2pm to 5pm

 

NO. OF PARTICIPANTS

Min 3 slots to start.

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VENUE

Will email the address once the workshop is confirm.

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NOTE​

• We are not MySkillsFuture / SkillsFuture claimable.

• We have a friendly dog at our home studio.​

 

WORKSHOP OUTLINE

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• Lighting Theory & Gear
   We start by understanding why artificial light is often superior to window light for food: it’s predictable and available at 2:00 AM.​

  • The "Why" of Artificial Light

  • The Gear Breakdown

  • Essential modifiers

  • The Science of "Appetite Appeal": How light placement affects texture (crumb, glaze, and puff pastry layers).

  • The 45-degree rule and backlighting for "the glow." 

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• Live Demo - The "Hero" Shot
  ​I will demonstrate a live setup using a single light source to create two distinct looks.

  • Setup A: The Bright & Airy Bakery: High-key lighting for a clean, commercial look.

  • Setup B: The Moody Artisan: Using shadows to emphasize the "handmade" luxury of a dark chocolate cake.

  • Managing Reflections: How to photograph glossy ganache or glass cake stands without "hot spots."

  • Color Accuracy: Using White Balance to ensure the buttercream looks white, not yellow.

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• Photo Editing & Workflow

• Q&A

• Wrap Up

 

​Workshop includes theory and practical session.

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HOW TO SIGN UP

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1. Make payment (refer to payment options below), take a screenshot of your payment.

2. Email your preferred date, full name, mobile number and payment screenshot to enquiry@bene-tan.com

3. For members or ex-participants, please indicate your name and workshop date of participation.

4. A confirmation email will be sent once we verified your payment.

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PAYMENT OPTIONS

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Option 1 - PayNow: 

UEN: 201115495N

CAUSE & EFFECT STUDIO PTE. LTD.

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Please leave your full name in the ‘Bill Reference No." to allow us to match your payment with your booking.​

 

Option 2 - Bank Transfer:

DBS Current: 106-901-351-8

 

Please leave your full name in the ‘Comments for Recipient’ to allow us to match your payment with your booking.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Fees must be paid in full prior to the start of the workshop.

• Withdrawal or failure to turn up will result in the loss of the full course fee.

• Cause & Effect Studio Pte Ltd reserves the right to modify the specification of a course without notice.

• If the workshop is being cancelled due to insufficient participants, you will receive a full refund. Enrolled participants will be informed two week before the workshop date if the course will be cancelled or postponed due to the minimum number of participants not being met.​

 

Contact us if you have any questions.

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Reviews​

James Goh

Had such a meaningful 1-on-1 intermediate food photography workshop with Bene at his cozy home studio today. ✨
He completely opened up my perspective — breaking down those tiny details I never even noticed before.
Loved how patiently he explained light falloff, modifier control, and all the pro techniques behind beautiful food shots. 📸🍽️
Already excited to come back for his advanced course soon!​

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Gwen Wong

I attended Bene Tan’s Food Photography Immediate Course over two days and learned so much! The patience and care in teaching from understanding light metering to post production editing were really appreciated. In just two days I gained so much insights into side and back lighting and I was so excited to immediately apply them to my work. ( Am attaching some of the photos that I used Bene's teachings to my own work)

What stood out most was how approachable Bene is. You will never feel afraid to ask questions as he takes the time to explain everything clearly.

A big thank you to Bene, Ada and of course Sunday for making the two days such an enjoyable and enriching learning experience!