Food and Drink Photography

Food and Drink Photography

CREATIVE ARTS CLASS WITH ONLINE AND ONSITE COMPONENTS
A table in a restuarant with plates of food and beverages, untouched, overlooking a green outdoor space.

Dates & Price

May 12–26, 2026


Fee: $149

Fee for Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members: $134


Fee includes all-day admission to the Gardens on the day the class is onsite.

This class is intended as an adult learning experience. Find out more about our Family Learning experiences.


Registrations may be cancelled up to two weeks before the event, and your registration fee, less a $30 processing fee, will be refunded. Please note that refunds are not available for programs moved to scheduled inclement weather dates.

To notify us of your cancellation, email us or call 610-388-5454.

Register by May 10, 2026

Registration opens soon

Gardens Preferred, Gardens Premium Members and Innovators save on Continuing Education Courses

A 10% discount on classes will be applied automatically at the time of checkout. 

This experience is perfect for food enthusiasts, content creators, or anyone looking to capture mouthwatering images with professional polish.

Begin with an online orientation that covers fundamentals of lighting, composition, and styling, followed by an onsite shoot where you’ll photograph carefully prepared dishes and drinks. Afterward, students receive an online review of their images with personalized feedback to refine technique and style. 

Course Schedule

Online Orientation
Tuesday, May 12, 6:00–7:00 pm

On-site Shoot
Friday, May 15, 7:00–10:00 am

Online Review
Tuesday, May 26, 6:00–8:00 pm

Full course content includes both the online and the onsite components.

Locations

Online via Zoom
1906 or The Fountain Room

Instructor

Monica Herndon

Monica Herndon is an Emmy Award-winning photojournalist at The Philadelphia Inquirer. She works in a hybrid role, contributing to both still and video coverage on stories across the newsroom. Herndon is also an FAA certified commercial drone pilot.

Additional Information

Photos taken during photography classes at Longwood may not be sold for commercial uses.