Workshops
Food Photography Works Shop: Without the Fancy Equipment
Where:
Castle Lodge - Around Town
When:
One-hour session, led by award-winning food photographer Danielle Acken and expert stylist Aurelia Louvet
These offer hands-on demonstrations and Q&A opportunities to enhance food photography skills.
Each workshop is designed to cater to a different aspect of food photography, from bloggers and food producers to social media enthusiasts and those interested in styling.
Food Photography Without the Fancy Equipment
Create beautiful images using natural light and simple tools
Professional images don't require an expensive studio. Learn how to recognise good light, work
with shadows, build inexpensive reflectors and backgrounds, and create polished photographs
using equipment you probably already own.
Ideal for: producers creating content for websites, social media and newsletters.
FRIDAY: 10.45-11.45
Cost £25
DANIELLE ACKEN is an award winning food photographer and writer with a photo style born in the late punk era and honed over two decades behind the lens and pen.
She currently splits her time between Vancouver BC, London UK, and her farm studio on Canada's beautiful Salt Spring Island.
AURELIA LOUVET is an award winning food stylist and cookbook author currently based in Spain.
Having lived and eaten around the world, Aurelia is known for her evocative style that combines modern North American sensibility and classic European beauty.
Three fantastic festivals
11, 12 & 13 September 2026
Showcasing independent food and drink producers from the Marches. Embracing contemporary food trends & innovations.
8, 9 & 10 May 2026
Barrels of real ale, live music, talks, food and drink, kids' activities and a host of classic vehicles.
Sunday 9 August 2026
Ramble through the rolling countryside surrounding Ludlow and enjoy delicious food and drink from the region's producers.
