12.00pM Workshop
Thom Davidson
Food Photography
By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with the confidence to shoot more intentionally, and a clear understanding of how to take your next steps in photography.
In this workshop our expert Thom Davidson owner of Shot by Thom will discuss and demonstrate how he goes about photographing food for his commercial clients, including composition, best angles and lens choice, Food styling and taking complete control with studio lighting.
Topics covered.
• Camera Settings
• Lenses
• Lighting
• Light shapers
• Angles and composition
• Food Styling
What to bring:
• A camera (DSLR, mirrorless, or advanced compact — whatever you have)
• Fully charged battery + memory card
• Notebook and pen (optional, but recommended)

Biography
As an Australian Institute of Professional Photography accredited photographer with Nikon Professional certification, Thom Davidson is one of Western Australia’s most in-demand visual storytellers.
Adept at working in-studio or on location, and across film and digital, Thom’s amiable personality and ability to create compelling imagery for clients in hospitality, sport, travel and fashion, has seen him develop strong professional relationships with industry leaders including Marriott Hotels, FJM Group, Qantas and Red Bull. From WA’s picturesque beaches and vineyards to far flung cultural capitals including New York and London, this surfer-turned-snapper loves to collaborate with people from all walks of life as he travels the world, leaving captivating imagery in his wake.
Since its establishment in 2012, Shot by Thom has since built a convincing reputation as one of Perth’s most sought-after photographers. With a particular focus in the hospitality space, Shot by Thom has worked across the vast majority of Perth’s high profile venues including Wildflower, Rockpool, Vasse Felix, Nobu, Long Chim, Voyager Estate and Fleur.
Specialising in photography and videography for digital and print publications, Shot by Thom also offers a creative consultancy service which sees him working alongside some of Perth’s leading marketing agencies and PR firms to create content that aligns with his customer’s key business objectives.