Food Photography, First Foray (four photos)

Alison · Oct 21, 2006

Love the last one, makes me want my Mom's tomato sauce!

clarinetJWD · Oct 22, 2006

W.Smith said:
If it were presented on a nicely made-up plate in a tasteful table setting with beautiful china, cutlery, a glass of wine and a candle, I might be persuaded.
Now it's 'just' not-yet-ready food in a pan/on a grill.

Personally, I believe the process of making food is just as beautiful as the end result, though I can understand your opinin. I did not intend for these to be the type of food shots that would appear in menus for a restaurant, rather an artistic documenting of the preparation of food. Also, I don't have any nice china

Hfry said:
Props. But............ 3 is the only Appealing one... take them into photoshop and Play with the Contrast and Brightness.. This is my own opinion.

Though I do not mind criticism, I implore that reason is given alongside it. Why are 1, 2, and 4 unappealing? What about no. 3 makes you think it needs 'contrast and brightness' work? (I also much prefer using curves and dudge/burn, because of the much higher level of control it offers) Thank you for your comment, but without any reasons given behind it, it loses usefulness. I did not mean for this to sound as harsh as I'm sure it came out, but I do not feel that I need the validation of every member. If you like it, tell me. If you don't tell me why.

clarinetJWD · Oct 22, 2006

Alison, thank you for your nice words

I can't wait to see you again soon!

mentos_007 · Oct 22, 2006

mmmm the last one looks delicious... so who's going to invite me for a dinner?

TBaraki · Oct 22, 2006

Great images. I love the contrast of the colour in the fourth.

Good to see these images. I need soem ideas as I am shooting photos for an aspiring chef's portfolio soon.

jocose · Oct 23, 2006

Joey, #4 is the best, I think--the colors are great!

When are you coming to DC again? We all need to hook up..it'll be a few weeks before the whole gang is back on its feet, but I'll keep you posted.

Core-E, Phillips is only a so-so resto. Come down to DC and I'll take you to some decent places (but bring your checkbook, cuz I promise it won't be cheap--but it'll be cheap enough).

Corry · Oct 23, 2006

jocose said:
Joey, #4 is the best, I think--the colors are great!

When are you coming to DC again? We all need to hook up..it'll be a few weeks before the whole gang is back on its feet, but I'll keep you posted.

Core-E, Phillips is only a so-so resto. Come down to DC and I'll take you to some decent places (but bring your checkbook, cuz I promise it won't be cheap--but it'll be cheap enough).

Well, Joe is taking me to Phillips because I told him I've never eaten crabs before....so he says I need to try it while in Baltimore.

I'll actually be on the east coast again (see sig) soon....but no time for DC.

I wish though.

jocose · Oct 23, 2006

core_17 said:
Well, Joe is taking me to Phillips because I told him I've never eaten crabs before....so he says I need to try it while in Baltimore.

I'll actually be on the east coast again (see sig) soon....but no time for DC. I wish though.

Joe's gonna get you crabs????

Phillips is a good first foray, but there are better and cheaper places. I can ask around if you'd like, but it's not like Phillips sucks, so you'll be fine.

THORHAMMER · Oct 23, 2006

all nice shots, I like 2 the most for the angle of the shot and the tight crop

I was noticing the menu at a local Chilis resturant lately , food photography is a BIG deal...!!! I know a lot of it is fake food and the water pours are acrylic moulds, but still they put a lot of effort into those darn pics to make me soooo hungry !!!