Specialist Practice Resource Digital Portfolio: VLAD OLOERU - Group 4

This digital portfolio by VLAD OLOERU from Group 4 presents a comprehensive exploration of specialist practice resources, emphasizing food photography as an art specialism. The portfolio includes mind maps, mood boards, primary and secondary research, annotations, and a statement of intent, culminating in final design outcomes and evaluations. The work highlights the importance of career pathway development, the integration of skills and knowledge in food photography, and the use of visual elements to attract attention in the hospitality industry. The portfolio also references award-winning photographer Kimberly Espinel and reflects on the development of technical and creative skills necessary for effective photography. Desklib offers a platform to explore similar assignments and past papers for students.

SPECIALIST PRACTICE
RESOURCE DIGITAL
PORTFOLIO
VLAD OLOERU
GROUP4
STUDENT NO<L4092331>

Table of content
◦INTRODUCTION
◦Mind Map
◦Mood board
◦Primary and secondary research
◦Annotation
◦Final Mind Map
◦Research
◦Final mood board
◦Image response
◦Statement on intent
◦Final Design Outcomes
◦Evaluations
◦CONCLUSION

Introduction
Career pathway can be described as integrated collection
of different services and programs which is aiming to
develop different core academic of students,
employability and technical skills that offer education
training and also place it in high demand as well as high
job opportunities (Kim, and Joen, 2019). It is a strategy
that is related to workforce development used in US to
provide support to transition of workers into workforce.

Mind Map
Mind map can be described as illustration that includes use of phrase and keyword in middle and lined
that can be connected from middle to main idea and also connecting different lines from main ideas
(Machin, Moscato, and Dadzie, , 2021). There are different steps to be taken in order to develop mind
map. Some of these steps taken by a person are mentioned below:
◦ Begin with main concept
◦ Add branches to main concept
◦ Explore topics through adding more branches
◦ Add image and colours

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Mood board

Primary and secondary research
There are different type of pictures used in mood board which is a part of secondary
research. Secondary research can be described as collation, summary and synthesis for
existing research (Peng, 2018). It is contrasted with primary research that consist
generation of data and also using primary research as a source of data for analysis.

Annotation
◦1 Annotation: Food photography is something of interest and passion that can be seen
from these pictures and also explains what I feel about it.
◦2 Annotation: On basis of these pictures, it is also identified, pictures are something
that gain attention of people by attracting them.

Final Mind Map
For purpose of creating final mind map, it is essential for a person to place art specialism in
centre and also then start writing. Food photography is a art specialism that allow me to
integrate my knowledge and skills. It helps me to show my passion and talent to people and
attract them towards a hospitality organisation. It is an important art specialism in hospitality
industry that assist them to attract more customers towards their organisation. It is one of field of
my interest as I have interest in this field (Wong, et. al. 2019).

Research
On basis of secondary research, information related to award winning photographer is
identified. One of photographer names as Kimberly Espinel who is specialised in food
photography has developed their career in this field. She has won different award for
food photography. She is a photographer, stylish, blogger and educator (Yu, Sirsat, and
Madera, 2018).

Step 7 Final mood board
There are different types of pictures are pasted below which is related to the Espinel's
food which are very beneficial for us to make new and innovative way to make the
process more competitive in the market. The pictures which are give below has provide
many opportunities for the success and also provide chances of the growth which makes
the profession more special and increases the chances of the success (Hurst, 2020).

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Image response

Image 2

Image 3

Statement on intent
It is analysed from the making of the final design that it is very important for the
individual that they develop different types of skills and qualities in their personality
which helps them to becomes effective photographer. There are some skills are present
which should be present such as technical skills, photography skills and many more.
These skills has enables the person to understand the concept of the photography more
effectively.

Final Design Outcomes

Evaluations
The effective evaluation of the both mind map and the mood map are made which
provide effective judgement that both the aspects are very important for the
development of innovative and creative ideas. Both the concepts helps to sharpen the
thinking which in result to provide of doing the functions. These are very important to
inspire the other person because they have developed effective will and judgement
power (Boschetto Doorly, 2020).

Conclusion
It is concluded from this report that the development of the career pathway are very
important for the development of the customers in the market. The development of
career pathway has made the person responsible for the making of mind map which
helps the person to make the concept more attractive and helps them to achieve the
goals and objectives.

REFERENCES
◦ Boschetto Doorly, V., 2020. The Technological Revolution Impacting on Travel Tourism and Hospitality
Industry. In Megatrends Defining the Future of Tourism (pp. 27-58). Springer, Cham.
◦ Cankul, D., Ari, O.P. and Okumus, B., 2021. The current practices of food and beverage photography and
styling in food business. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology.
◦ Huang, G.I., Liu, J.A. and Wong, I.A., 2021. Micro-celebrity restaurant manifesto: The roles of
innovation competency, foodstagramming, identity-signaling, and food personality traits. International
Journal of Hospitality Management, 97, p.103014.
◦ Hurst, R., 2020. Hospitality: Leigh Street Wine Room. Artichoke, (72), pp.54-62.