One does put a lot of time into practicing, and photographing recipes from start to finish.  The expectation is to do at least 15 recipes sessions, before you start on your portfolio, that needs to be passed by a coach, to graduate, and then you get placed into a buyers group.  There are over 1200 graduates...and you can set your acceptance of what you like to create.  Most of the google recipes, you see, are most likely Pretty Focused Graduate students!  When Bloggers invest in a food photographs, a recipe may pay $350 USA, and those improved photographs, will improve the attention span of the readers on their blog.   The coaches and the community will help you along the way.  It also applies to those that create crafts for bloggers, as the same principles apply! 

I haven't finished the course to present a full portfolio, ...but I did make my money back that I have invested in by hiring my very first food client, as I was already an established photographer.  I have in the past few years, gone from canon dslr, to a nikon mirrorless, and its now like learning how to use a new  camera with its features.  It is a steeper learning curve, but with persistence, it is worth it.   With experience, it may take up to 4 months, but most graduated within a 6 month commitment.   There is a Pretty Focused Roadmap and sign up here for Open Enrollment. 

I have also invested in continuous light, (I already had studio lighting) as one day I hope to get more into videoing, and they have a  masterclass on food videos that I think would make a great addition to anyone that loves creating recipes.  All coaches, have gone through the program.   The masterclasses can only sign up after that initial course investment.   I love cooking and baking, but I still can't pipe icing on a cupcake!  The food always looks delicious, and its so hard to resist, as I photograph!  My life got busier at the time, and went entirely in a different direction;  but I still have access and whenever I want to go back to it, it is right there waiting for me when I feel I want to have more food and need more consistent clients, with updated modules, and a loving and supportive community that is waiting!  I do often casually check into the exclusive facebook group, and help support those on their journey in food photography!  Hope you do consider joining or at least get on the wait list, as its a wonderful supportive group, that is rare in so many other type of courses that are offered.