Creating Appetizing Images with Joe Glyda

A 3-Hour Presentation for Food Photography Professionals and Enthusiasts

Join us for an inspiring and insightful presentation on the art of food photography with a true industry legend. With over four decades of experience behind the camera at Kraft Foods, this seasoned professional will take you behind the scenes of what it takes to make food not only look good—but irresistible.

Through this presentation, you’ll discover the evolution of food photography, how commercial food imagery has changed over the years, and the timeless techniques that still hold true today. Expect a rich blend of technical knowledge, practical tips, and fascinating stories from a career spent working with one of the most recognizable food brands in the world.

Topics include:

• How to make food look fresh, crave-worthy, and real on camera

• The role of lighting, color, and texture in food styling

• Tricks of the trade used in major commercial shoots

• The collaborative process between food stylists, art directors, and photographers

• Real-life challenges and creative problem-solving on set

Free to PPSDC Members

$35.00 for Guests

Dinner-Separate Checks

5:30-6pm: Come meet new people and the speaker

6pm-9pm: Presentation by Joe Glyda

About Joe Glyda: 

Joe Glyda has been creating photographic images since he was eight years old. Joe worked for Kraft Foods of Glenview Illinois for 36 years where he served as the Digital Imaging Manager from 1993 until 2008.  Joe introduced digital photography to Kraft in 1993 and since 1999 the Creative Services Photography Studio provided Kraft with complete digital services for all advertising and promotional photography.

Joe is a member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and earned the PPA’s Master of Photography in 1988. He was awarded the Nikon Industrial Photographer of the year in 1995, and Photographic Craftsman degree in 1996. Joe received the Master Artist Degree in January 2014 from PPA as well. Joe has been teaching the art of commercial photography at various venues around the country including PPA conventions, Photoshop World, the Texas School of Professional Photography and Imaging Explorations in Canada.  Joe was also a co-chair member of the subcommittee for the FIRST Group, a flexographic printing industry committee that is dedicated to creating standards for digital photography. Joe was recently elected to be in the Camera Craftsman of America group in 2020. In 2019 Joe released his Food Photography book and in 2021 released his World War II Aviation Artwork Book featuring 34 WWII aircraft and their stories. He received his Fellowship from the American Society of Photographers in 2024.

With more than 48 years of experience in photographic techniques and digital imaging, Joe still takes on every new project with excitement and enthusiasm. His goal is to provide you, the client, with the highest quality photographic imagery designed to create and enhance a high level of excellence and value for your business.

PPSDC is dedicated to offering the highest-quality, inspirational, and educational workshops and programs, designed to elevate and enrich photographers at every stage of their career.

REFUND

Please note that due to the significant expenses involved in securing the venue and speaker for this workshop, we are unable to offer refunds. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to providing an enriching experience.

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