April 27, 2025 – Students from the Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts participated in a hands-on field trip to Marmaros Waterfall, one of Gökçeada’s natural wonders, as part of their Gastronomy Photography and Food Styling course led by Lecturer Dr. Özge Büyük.

Trip Highlights:

• Practical Learning:

  • Focused on outdoor photography techniques and lighting mastery in natural settings.

  • Students captured the waterfall’s stunning scenery while applying composition and styling principles to food photography.

• Skill Development:

  • Gained expertise in natural light utilization and environmental storytelling through imagery.

  • Enhanced understanding of how to showcase culinary subjects in dynamic outdoor conditions.

Why It Matters:

✓ Bridges classroom theory with real-world application.
✓ Equips future gastronomy professionals with visual storytelling skills for menus, blogs, and branding.
✓ Celebrates Gökçeada’s natural beauty as both an inspiration and backdrop for creative work.