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+[Cherry]+ -- Behind the scene 4 Replies
Hi, I would like to share with you my photo as well as bhind the scene. first I used my Speedlight as the only light source as a back lighting and a reflector in the opposite side 8 Oclock position.…Continue
Tags: Cherry
Started by Abdullah AlMearaj. Last reply by Abdullah AlMearaj Jan 12.
Shooting with lights 2 Replies
Hi Lou and members, I have a question that I hope someone can help me with. Those of you that shoot with lights will know that aperture controls flash. So at f4 the pic will be much brighter/ lighter…Continue
Tags: exposure, flash, lights, photography, food
Started by Edwina Cottino. Last reply by Edwina Cottino Dec 27, 2011.
rectangular or square softbox for food photography? 1 Reply
Recently, I have bought a lighting kit Elinchrom D-Lite 4, it include two 400W strobes and two square softboxes 26" x 26" Now, I want a larger softbox for softer light and I wondering if it´s better…Continue
Tags: rectangular, square, elinchrom, softbox
Started by almafotoestudio. Last reply by Lou Manna Sep 28, 2011.
LED 15 Replies
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 tom bako May 27, 2011.
Shooting Tethered 4 Replies
Hello from a newbie!I am looking for a way to shoot tethered with the D5000 with 18-200 variable consumer lens using Live View and the MacBook (or iMac). I tried using Aperture 3.1.1 and it does not…Continue
Started by Kathleen Stein. Last reply by Marcos Soriano May 24, 2011.
Critique 26 Replies
Who's up for doing more critique of photos. I would love to be able to talk about what we think and how we think photos could be improved. All done with respect and love, of course...SContinue
Started by Susan Powers. Last reply by April Hendrick May 2, 2011.
Handling Criticism
In light of the recent rash of rude criticism, I thought this post by Alain Briot might be appropriate. It came to me on twitter via @jimgoldstein: …Continue
Started by Richard Haber Apr 13, 2011.
Submitting image for approval 3 Replies
I guess I am a little thick, but I don't understand how to correctly submit a print. Do you just post the image on your personal page, or is there another way to submit it?
Started by Lawrence Keeney. Last reply by Lou Manna Mar 16, 2011.
bites out of food 3 Replies
What's the current thinking on showing food with a bite taken out of it? I always thought it was kind of a no-no but I am seeing pictures lately with teeth marks and large bites taken out of them. I…Continue
Started by don gregory. Last reply by Elke Denny Mar 16, 2011.
Finding food and food stylist for on a Time for Print basis.
I got all my studio lighting experience by doing many TFP shoots with models. I would now like to get some experience in food photography. Is there a way to find someone to provide the food, and a…Continue
Started by Lawrence Keeney Mar 12, 2011.
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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!
Created by Lou Manna Mar 15, 2010 at 11:12am. Last updated by Lou Manna Mar 19, 2011.
Food Photography Workshop Fall Schedule
Private Workshops (via Skype or in person) @ $100 per hour and Portfolio Critiques @ $40 are available upon request.
Please call (212)727-2505.
Created by Lou Manna Aug 23, 2011 at 7:33am. Last updated by Lou Manna Oct 24, 2011.
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Vegan Tropical Berry Muffins
Imagine being invited to a restuarant by a friend only to discover that you cannot eat anything from the menu. This is what it is like for people with allergies. I’ve been on the candida diet for about 10 months now so I no longer feel dissappointed when I am faced with something I cannot eat. I…
Posted by Edwina Cottino on November 23, 2011 at 1:33pm
Quick home made pizza
Summer is in full swing in Dubai. It’s hot out there. Too hot for kids to play outside, too hot for walks, too hot to breath. Being here at this time of the year means that the kids have to stay indoors for most of the time. We go swimming early in the morning or early evening. The pools are chilled here during the…
Posted by Edwina Cottino on November 14, 2011 at 4:41am
Summer Peach and Berry Salad
I was in the fresh fruit and veg section of our local supermarket the other day when I spotted lovely flat peaches. Unfortunately, as I have said many times, in Dubai you sometimes (ok most times) have to put aside any ideas you may have of reducing your carbon footprint and just go with what is…
Posted by Edwina Cottino on November 14, 2011 at 4:39am
Hot Chocolate on a stick
Well hello again. It’s been a while since I have posted anything. The day the schools closed for the summer break we were off. We enjoyed a really quick break in Perth, Western Australia and stopped over in Hong Kong for three nights on our way back to Dubai. It was a crazy, jam packed 10 days I tell you. Perth was more of a had to do ( will enlighten you all about this much later)…
ContinuePosted by Edwina Cottino on October 9, 2011 at 3:16am
Stuffed Red Peppers
I grew up on meat and veg. The most exotic vegetarian dish was macaroni and cheese. As a singe working adult I started eating mostly vegetarian dishes mostly because (a) I couldn’t be bothered to cook meat and (b) my skills in the meat department were extremely limited. I could make a fabulous ox tail casserole and anything that required long slow cooking.…
ContinuePosted by Edwina Cottino on October 9, 2011 at 3:12am
French Radishes and salt
My trip to the supermarket yesterday, made me especially happy. I found these lovely little French radishes flown in from France. It is at times like this, when instead of closing my eyes and thinking of England, I close my eyes and try not think of all those carbon emissions that have been clocked up getting these little beauties to the desert in the first place. Living in the desert makes no…
Posted by Edwina Cottino on October 9, 2011 at 3:01am
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 of 20 years, 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
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