You are what you photograph and then eat!
Welcome to my social network and blog where you can share photos and information with food photographers from all over the world - Lou Manna
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Chavie Taitelbaum might attend Lou Manna's eventI'd like to find a food stylist to work with. I have never worked with one so I guess I'll need to do some test shots to see if our styles are compatible. Where would I look? I'm located in Brooklyn.…Continue
Started by Chavie Taitelbaum Jan 20.
First of all, Lou, thanks for this wonderful resource. Is this photo forum for critique or just sharing?
Started by Chavie Taitelbaum Jan 20.
hi everyone, im ella and a new member of digital food photography. I like food photography, but im beginner about photography. I hope all of u teach me how to make a good photo. ThanksContinue
Started by Ella M.Dondy. Last reply by Rob Stathem Apr 19, 2015.
Has anyone experimented with LED continous lighting? I'm thinking about picking up a few small and inexpensive 5800K units. Mount them on small tripods and have the mobility to move them around.Continue
Started by Chris Pranis. Last reply by Rob Stathem Apr 11, 2015.
Hello everyone, i'm Giselle and i like food photography so much ! :)But i got this challenge for food photography in a premium product packaging (for instance: premium instant noodle packaging) My…Continue
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Started by Benedicta Gisela Apr 7, 2015.
Just wanted to say hello to everyone, and that I myself am fairly new to food photography but just reading the book alone and seeing the pictures on the site I can say that I am inspired by what I am…Continue
Started by Michael Ali. Last reply by Rob Stathem Apr 3, 2015.
Sometimes I would like to add smoke or steam to hot food. Does anyone have any tips on how to achieve this realistically in photo shop or otherwise ?Continue
Started by Eduard Betz. Last reply by Rob Stathem Mar 31, 2015.
Hello everybody :) I'm begginner in food photography. I usually cook and try to make composition and shoot my food. But i would like to start working with it. How did you begin doing it. Who are your…Continue
Started by Elena Titarenko. Last reply by Rob Stathem Mar 30, 2015.
Hi everyone, i wondering the function and effect of using mirror in food photography session. Would you please explain it to me, in order to make it clearer and understandable. especially for newbie…Continue
Started by mahani musa. Last reply by Sanjay Sagar Oct 15, 2014.
Hi folks:Using a Nikon D300 with 910 strobes, shooting RAW, developing in Lightroom and adjusting in Photoshop CC, when I publish or print the colors look true. Although I noticed my thumbnails on…Continue
Started by Barbara Reiner. Last reply by Barbara Reiner Sep 23, 2013.
Click on a photo below to find out who shot it and feel free to add your comments! I'd like to thank all of you for your stellar photography and for your participation on this site. Please feel free to dig deeply into the Forum and the Blog sections to learn more about this wonderful and rewarding specialty! And remember "You…
ContinueCreated by Lou Manna Mar 15, 2010 at 11:12am. Last updated by Lou Manna Sep 10, 2013.
Marketing Basics
Most marketing experts say you need to strictly adhere to a plan and adopt specific tactics and objectives in order to be successful. Well, as a photographer with a creative soul whose spirit prefers shooting wonderful images more than being awash in…
ContinuePosted by Lou Manna on September 11, 2014 at 9:47pm — 2 Comments
Some tips to photograph your food that I wrote for the Huffington Post!
Enjoy and eat everything that you shoot...That's the best part!
Here is the link: …
ContinueHere are some of the factors that affect depth of field:
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1. CAMERA TIPS:
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A message to all members of Digital Food Photography
Hi Everyone,
Thanks for joining my social network and blog. It is quite exciting for me to have such a wonderful, talented and diverse group join me on this site.
As some of you may have noticed, I will be editing your photo submission to this site with the help of my studio manager, Joan O'Brien. We will delete the photos that could have been shot better and just don't quite make it for one reason or another. Whether it is the subject matter, a technical issue, lighting, composition or the background; we want to keep the standard as high as we can.
I am available for photo critiques via email and for a small fee on paypal. I can call you to discuss your images and help you on your journey to being a better photographer.
Please email me for more information about this service that I provide, plus I do give public and private workshops.
That's all for now...
Please participate and check back as often as you'd like.
Keep shooting and eating!
All my best,
Lou