Food Photography
Filed under: Food in London
Regular readers of my blog might have noticed a drop in standards in the quality of photography. Rest assured I haven’t contracted a serious condition which impedes my visual capacities rather it is because the last photographic entries have been of my own doing as opposed to some nifty finger work on Google images. For I must confess that up until a couple of weeks ago I had barely ever picked up a camera, excluding some disposal ones utilized at some debauched nights/holidays in my youth. I’ve always had an admiration verging on the envious for the few individuals who possess the good fortune to write engagingly and also take mouth-watering pictures. When the two mediums come together, think Chubby Hubby, Tartine Gourmande, MonkeyGland and Cream Puffs in Venice to name a few, it can be a potent and titillating combination.
My first efforts in the medium of photography could best be described as conceptual, an assortment of images so blurry and indecipherable that even I was unsure of what the original image was. Nevertheless under the stern tutorship of my husband who proffered these following pearls of wisdom, ‘TAKE THE BLOODY LENS CAP OFF’ and a fashion photographer friend’s advice ‘point the camera at what you want to shoot and then press the button’ I was off to a good start. Reaching inside my baron fridge I grabbed the first solid object which came to hand, a can of Kronenburg 1664 (which probably reveals a little too much information about the household I live in) and began shooting. After an hour and a half fiddling with the focus, aperture and shutter speed I managed to come up with an image that vaguely resembled what was in front of me. And this was my best effort.
I don’t think you’ll be viewing it in the Tate Modern any time soon, however what it does reveal is that somebody as technically retarded as myself can produce an image which is not altogether displeasing.
So this episode marks a new chapter in the history of my blog, because from this day forth I will banish the trusty Google images and replace them with my very own authentic shots. Any tips or words of advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Hey, it’s a good start!
I’ve started a blog for food photo tips (http://www.stilllifewith.com). If you have questions, shoot them my way and I’ll see if I can answer them for you.
You should also check out the photos on Nordijus, which are just incredible.
-L
Comment by L 04.30.06 @ 9:40 pmWell first of all you’ve made me blush. I don’t consider my photography anywhere near the calibre of Chubby Hubby’s or La Tartine Gourmande’s, but I thank you for the compliment.
Your photograph is very well done. I like the contrast between the colour of the can and the background. I see the makings of a talented photographer …
One more thing, whatever skills you think you may lack in photography (which you certainly don’t) you more than make up for in your writing. Well done!
Comment by Ivonne 05.01.06 @ 1:49 amAnd don’t forget to check out Clement at A La Cuisine — another amazing food photographer! But I’m really looking forward to seeing your efforts!
Comment by cath 05.02.06 @ 3:06 amEveryone has to start somewhere 
But I do believe you exhibit some great potential. I’d say finding the moment and creating a scene are among the most important things.
Best of luck!
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I agree, Chubby Hubby’s photographs are always so beautiful!
I have a rather low-end digital camera–am dying to buy a better one that will actually focus close-up on what I’m photographing. Right now, it’s like there’s an invisible circle around all my plates and I can’t get closer no matter how steady my hand or bright my kitchen!
Comment by tejal 04.30.06 @ 3:22 am