I was tired of feeling rushed during my shoots. I remember being pre-occupied about where the sun was in the sky, what the clouds were doing, and when the sun would set. After resisting artificial lighting for a long time, I finally gave in and my life was forever changed. I can shoot any time, […]
Food festivals pose a wide variety of unique challenges for a food photographer. From unpredictable outdoor lighting to awkward angles. You’re fighting the crowds and wondering how the heck to make a sample on a paper plate look enticing. How does a pro photographer handle this? This year’s Devoured Culinary Classic at the Desert Botanical […]
If you’ve ever looked at an image you’ve just shot and wondered, “why does it feel flat?” In the world of food photography we’re dealing with a two-dimensional medium, but truly captivating food photos give us the sense of three dimensions. We want to entice the viewer to want to reach out and grab that […]
“You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.” – Charlie Tremendous Jones The formula for my growth as a photographer has been simple: Open a book about photography. Find myself confused and/or intrigued by a concept. Get out the […]
CuttingBoard.com challenged bloggers and food photo fanatics to enter a photo in their #CutTheCheese2017 Contest that showcases a charcuterie/meat and/or cheese presentation on a cutting board. Three things I love: photos, meat and cheese. I had fun planning this shot that is “me” on a cutting board. Arizona’s my home, so the ingredients are all Southwest inspired. […]
