Food photography - need advice

graphicgr8s · 09-19-2009, 09:26 AM

Originally posted by gamgee

Graphicgr8s is right Alohadave - law or not, I guarantee you that big mac in the picture is NOT what you get when you order one.
Marketing today is art of deceiving and imposing artificial needs, so much, that it often feels like being raped.
Sad part is that it achieved its goal and made people numb and unaware of whats really going on.

hey graphicgr8s, what's the other thing?

It's not just today that these techniques started showing up. Back in the late 70's when I started shooting food for restaurant menus a torch was your best friend. If it was peppers and egg sandwich the peppers were never fully cooked. Carrots? Nope.

Quote:

hey graphicgr8s, what's the other thing?

That depends on what you think the first thing is.

Last edited by graphicgr8s; 09-19-2009 at 04:05 PM.

kevinschoenmakers · 09-19-2009, 12:26 PM

I bought myself a one-strobe setup:

I hope this'll allow me to cook up something nice

gamgee · 09-20-2009, 12:25 AM

Originally posted by graphicgr8s

It's not just today that these techniques started showing up. Back in the late 70's when I started shooting food for restaurant menus a torch was your best friend. If it was peppers and egg sandwich the peppers were never fully cooked. Carrots? Nope.

That depends on what you think the first thing is.

LOL, good answer!

jct us101 · 09-20-2009, 01:01 AM

Originally posted by kevinschoenmakers

I bought myself a one-strobe setup:

I hope this'll allow me to cook up something nice

Your lighting looks a tad uneven. The important thing I've noticed with food photography is that you always want a bright and even exposure and light on your plate.

kevinschoenmakers · 09-20-2009, 01:35 AM

How can that be achieved with one light, more reflection?

graphicgr8s · 09-20-2009, 06:06 PM

Originally posted by kevinschoenmakers

How can that be achieved with one light, more reflection?

Try a mirror.

Or use a collapsible on the opposite side from the umbrella.

Shoot near a window during daylight and use a collapsible on the opposite side.

These are just a couple of options.

George

**janosh** · 09-29-2009, 03:40 PM

I've shot a lot of food. While it's tempting to use soft light, that's not the way to get sparkly highlights, which food does often want (especially veggies). If you rely on daylight only (not a bad idea), you might also want to assemble some bright aluminum-foil-covered tall, skinny boxes to provide some bounced sparkle.

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09-19-2009, 09:26 AM	#16
graphicgr8s Guest	Originally posted by gamgee Graphicgr8s is right Alohadave - law or not, I guarantee you that big mac in the picture is NOT what you get when you order one. Marketing today is art of deceiving and imposing artificial needs, so much, that it often feels like being raped. Sad part is that it achieved its goal and made people numb and unaware of whats really going on. hey graphicgr8s, what's the other thing? It's not just today that these techniques started showing up. Back in the late 70's when I started shooting food for restaurant menus a torch was your best friend. If it was peppers and egg sandwich the peppers were never fully cooked. Carrots? Nope. Quote: hey graphicgr8s, what's the other thing? That depends on what you think the first thing is. Last edited by graphicgr8s; 09-19-2009 at 04:05 PM.

09-19-2009, 12:26 PM	#17
kevinschoenmakers Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shanghai Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,509 Original Poster	I bought myself a one-strobe setup: I hope this'll allow me to cook up something nice

09-20-2009, 12:25 AM	#18
gamgee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Osijek, Croatia Posts: 116	Originally posted by graphicgr8s It's not just today that these techniques started showing up. Back in the late 70's when I started shooting food for restaurant menus a torch was your best friend. If it was peppers and egg sandwich the peppers were never fully cooked. Carrots? Nope. That depends on what you think the first thing is. LOL, good answer!

09-20-2009, 01:01 AM	#19
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	Originally posted by kevinschoenmakers I bought myself a one-strobe setup: I hope this'll allow me to cook up something nice Your lighting looks a tad uneven. The important thing I've noticed with food photography is that you always want a bright and even exposure and light on your plate.

09-20-2009, 01:35 AM	#20
kevinschoenmakers Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shanghai Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,509 Original Poster	How can that be achieved with one light, more reflection?

09-20-2009, 06:06 PM	#21
graphicgr8s Guest	Originally posted by kevinschoenmakers How can that be achieved with one light, more reflection? Try a mirror. Or use a collapsible on the opposite side from the umbrella. Shoot near a window during daylight and use a collapsible on the opposite side. These are just a couple of options. George

09-29-2009, 03:40 PM	#22
janosh Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 243	I've shot a lot of food. While it's tempting to use soft light, that's not the way to get sparkly highlights, which food does often want (especially veggies). If you rely on daylight only (not a bad idea), you might also want to assemble some bright aluminum-foil-covered tall, skinny boxes to provide some bounced sparkle.