Sometimes as a food photographer you get given these WTF subjects. The first questions running through your mind are WTF is it? and WTF should I do to photograph it? You know they probably taste super good, but damn are these subjects hard to make look good on the frame. These stuffed seafood rolls were…
Food Photography Tips
Want To Create Better Food Photography? Stop Taking Pictures
The only real way to improve your food photography is to stop taking pictures. I know that sounds a little counter-intuitive, so allow me to explain.The number one piece of advice people give to beginner photographers is to keep shooting. How many times have you heard, “If you want better photos you have to shoot,…
Salmon On Cedar Planks
I love shooting with restaurants, not only do I get to photograph a variety of awesome food, I also get to collaborate with some amazing chefs. This beautiful crusted salmon fillet on cedar planks was taken on a 6 day food photography shoot for Masso, in Bahrain. At first the chef was a little hesitant about…
THE BEACH RESTAURANT AND TIME TO UNPLUG
I took this image durning our fantastic 5 day photoshoot on the grounds of the Beach Restaurant at The Chedi, Oman. It was the third year in a row that we photographed their new menu. This time however, we worked closely with the chefs to make a ton of images, as well as a few…
A Magical Formula For Great Photography
I want to talk about a myth within the photography community that bothers me. I am not going to make many friends with this article. I just might upset some people.In fact I hope I do shake a few people up, because I feel some changes need to be made. If you’re a photographer wanting…
Easily Make Artificial Food Photography Lighting Look Natural
Food photography lighting, is my passion. So much of my Food Photography Masterclass is dedicated to lighting.Of course when I set up all my gear and food photography backdrops the sun doesn’t want to come out to play. Nope the sky above just wants to pour rain and gloom down on to my dreams of photography bliss. I’m…