viewed 6/6/2010 12.51am
Saturday, June 5, 2010
viewed 6/6/2010 12.18pm
This is an interview with Clare and there are topics that were discussed about shooting food for cookbooks and the steps that you go through to do a shoot. She also talks about her style and the way she got into photography. I will go into it a bit more when I have listened to the interview again. It is a 40 minute interview.
Clare Barboza
Thes are quotes are from Clare Barboze found at http://www.clarebarboza.com/.
"I don’t like to say I am just a food photographer, because that doesn’t seem to really encompass what I do. More than anything, I love the story behind the food; the people that grow it, the chefs that prepare it, the communities that celebrate it, the people that gather around the table to share it. I love the art of food, the way it brings people together, and the way it melds cultures."
"Don’t get me wrong, I love photographing a beautifully composed plate of food. Even more than that, I adore the artistry of a perfectly sliced onion, the steam rising from a bubbling pot of soup, and the crumbs on a cutting board after the slicing of a perfect loaf of bread."
"I like to capture the realness of food."
"So, this is what I mean when I say I am a documentary food photographer. I create images that tell the story behind food - for chefs, restaurants, farms, wineries, books and magazines."
"Or maybe for just the wall in your kitchen."
CLIENTS:
Sasquatch Books
Kurtwood Farms
Edible Seattle Magazine
Food Network Magazine
Maria Hines and Tilth Restaurant
TASTE Restaurant at S.A.M.
Cucina Fresca
Haggen Foods
Sheraton Seattle
Westin Seattle
Heathman Hotel
Flaming Pear Catering
Herban Feast Catering
Kim Ricketts Book Events
Fuel Coffee/ Hi-5 Pie
Superfresh Growers
Skagit River Ranch
"I don’t like to say I am just a food photographer, because that doesn’t seem to really encompass what I do. More than anything, I love the story behind the food; the people that grow it, the chefs that prepare it, the communities that celebrate it, the people that gather around the table to share it. I love the art of food, the way it brings people together, and the way it melds cultures."
"Don’t get me wrong, I love photographing a beautifully composed plate of food. Even more than that, I adore the artistry of a perfectly sliced onion, the steam rising from a bubbling pot of soup, and the crumbs on a cutting board after the slicing of a perfect loaf of bread."
"I like to capture the realness of food."
"So, this is what I mean when I say I am a documentary food photographer. I create images that tell the story behind food - for chefs, restaurants, farms, wineries, books and magazines."
"Or maybe for just the wall in your kitchen."
CLIENTS:
Sasquatch Books
Kurtwood Farms
Edible Seattle Magazine
Food Network Magazine
Maria Hines and Tilth Restaurant
TASTE Restaurant at S.A.M.
Cucina Fresca
Haggen Foods
Sheraton Seattle
Westin Seattle
Heathman Hotel
Flaming Pear Catering
Herban Feast Catering
Kim Ricketts Book Events
Fuel Coffee/ Hi-5 Pie
Superfresh Growers
Skagit River Ranch
William Meppem
http://www.flipp.com.au/sundries/WilliamMeppemFLIPP2BIO.pdf
viewed 6/6/10 at 11:18pm
This is the bio of William Meppem that can be found at http://www.flipp.com.au/william-meppem
Food, Lifestyle, Interiors, Production Photography
Suite 4, 1 Marys Place Surry Hills Sydney NSW 2010 Australia Tel +61 2 9043 3350 Skype:+ 61 2 8003 4667 Fax +61 2 8569 0126 http://www.flipp.com.au/
WILLIAM MEPPEM
Photographer
Travelling the globe for his various Asian, American and European clients, William is recognised as Australia’s premium lifestyle food and product photographer.
In his food and lifestyle imagery, William’s simple composition and an instinct for choosing the appropriate lighting combined to create images that bring the inanimate alive into an effortless moment of beauty. This effortless, deluxe aesthetic permeates his imagery, and also translates beautifully to his interior and hotels work.
Will has evolved a personal style that is simply beautiful. It is emotionally evocative and yet still essentially “in the moment.” With warmth and humour he is cleverly able to capture the subject in a way that makes it supremely desirable.
William’s first job was every young man’s dream, developing bromides part-time at Australian Vogue whilst studying an economics degree. Finding beautiful imagery more appealing as a vocation than financial theory, William moved out of the dark-room to develop a career of photographing gorgeous food, objects and places.
William worked in New York for 2 years extending his creativity and client base but was lured back home to Australia to start a family, and rediscover his love for the light and creative aesthetic that makes the Australian food and lifestyle photographers the most highly sought after internationally.
Whether shooting a new burger for a fast-food chain, or a garden party on the shores of Lake Como – William’s work always hits the right mark.
His food imagery make you hungry; his still life work makes you want to reach out and stroke them; his lifestyle-entertaining pictures inspire; and his travel stories can take away your breath!
ADVERTISING CLIENTS 1 Qantas 2 McDonalds 3 Domayne
4 Subway 5 Woolworths 6 Westfield 7 Jme Collection – Jamie Oliver 8 Van Huesen 9 Moet 10 United Airlines 11 Nestle 12 Wolf Blass 13 Holiday Inn 14 Pernod Ricard 15 Tip Top 16 Sydney Conventionn & Exhibition Centre 17 Vogels 18 Helgas 19. Orien Cruises 20. Simon Johnson 21. Birds Eye 22. Harvey Norman 23.
EDITORIAL CLIENTS 1 Australian Gourmet Traveller 2 Donna Hay 3 Inside Out 4 Good Taste 5 Delicious 6 Vogue Entertaining 7 Vogue Living 8 Vogue Australia 9 Harpers Bazaar 10 House and Garden 11 Real Living 12 Real Simple (USA) 13 Home Beautiful 14 Home Beautiful (USA) 13 House Beautiful (USA) 14 Food Illustrated (UK) 15 Martha Stewart – Weddings
- Kids - Everyday Food - Catalogue
16 Food & Wine (USA) 17 Oprah (USA) 18 Conde Nast Traveller (USA) 19 Travel & Leisure (USA) 20 Bon Appetitie (USA) 21 Redbook (USA) 22 parents (USA) 23 Elle (USA) 24 Jamie (by Jamie Oliver) (UK)
BOOKS 1 The Eastern & Oriental cookbook 2 Modern Greek 3 Arabesque 4 The Botanical 5 Bathers Pavillion II 6 Luscious Chocolate Desserts 7 Turquoise 8. Donna Hay – Kids 9. ACP Books – Tarts 10. BIG City Cooking 11. The glamorous soups of Italy
... and many many more.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Tim Griffth
http://timgriffithphotographer.com/wp/
viewed 5/5/10 2:30pm
http://timgriffithphotographer.com/wp/ At this link, you will find the blog of Tim Griffth, an Austrailan Architecture photographer. These are some of the quotes that Tim has made about working in the photography field.
No Picnic Out There
May 22, 2010"Perhaps the hardest thing to explain to people about photographing architecture is the notion of one being entirely at the mercy of the prevailing elements". "There’s none of this taking your time, adjusting the lighting between caramel latte’s in the studio, opening the morning’s mail and then maybe finishing up after a sit down lunch".
"On location, everything is in flux. From before the sun is up until well after it is down, the shadows are moving, the conditions are changing around you, requiring an engaged and spontaneous response to capture images that will serve to tell the story at hand. In my experience, assuming you’ve understood the brief, one generally knows what the end result needs to be, just not the exact path you will take to get there".
"Most times, the commercial preference is to photograph a project in pristine conditions which in most regions of the world, except perhaps for parts of Europe, would be considered blue skies, crisp sunshine and maybe a few “Simpson’s” clouds to keep it sweet. In Germany, if the much-lauded Dusseldorf school’s output is anything to go by, an ideal day would be flat, shadowless overcast. I mean, shadows are just so subversively opinionated, don’t you think"?….. "But I digress".
"On a clear day, especially in places like California, you know exactly what will happen and while this is certainly good for commercial productivity, it can be limiting creatively as there is always a known, predictable, expected outcome, often well before the images are captured".
"My feeling is that unless you are prepared to put yourself out into conditions that are less than optimal, you will never get rewarded with something special, something unique, something unexpected". "This somewhat opportunistic approach still requires a deep understanding of the subject, still requires a technical precision and respect for craft, but all in order to respond on a more instinctual level to the unfolding scene before you".
"While I’ve long ago given up on the idea that I might manipulate the forces of nature, I’m certainly open to getting out there and mixing it up a bit when the opportunity presents itself". "Of course, the majority of what I shoot on assignment is done to show the building in its best light".
"Sometimes though, I would argue that it takes the worst light to do that".
http://timgriffithphotographer.com/wp/
Viewed 5/5/10 2.30pm
It is interesting what Tim says about finding the best light to show off the building. As an Architecture photographer, he is at the mercy of the elements. We don't live in a perfect world and as Tim says, he will put himself out there in less then perfect conditions. Wait for the right moment that shows the building off, as the shadows are moving all the time, and if you so happen to be out there, you may be rewarded with something very unique and special.
Beijing 2008 Opening Ceremony
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_F2rnugqq4&feature=related
viewed 5/6/10 2pm
This video shows some of the architecture that was designed for the China Olympic Games. The birds nest is the main stadium.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Architecture ANU
I tried to capture some of the Architecture that I believe the Architect had in their mind to be a feature of the building.
Again, I had a little time to have some fun with my camera. It would have been nice to have had the Hasselblads for this shoot as well. Tell me, why do we have a tilt shift adaptor on all the lens' for the Hasselblad? I am hoping that this will not be the case next semester! I would have loved to have been able to have had the Hasselblads at hand. I took this on a Wednesdays during mid-afternoon using a Canon 40D 24-70mm.
Portrait
What is a portrait? This is a good question. 
Its good to have a little time on your hands to take portrait photos, but a real model would be good!
Blue Steel Baby
Did you like that?
In the all of these images there is a little something different in each one. The lighting is the same in all of the portraits, but of course the emotion and expression in each image is very different. As the photographer, what is it that I am showing you? Is it someones personality that is in the five frames or am I just controlling the visual outcome of the images? Do we try to read too much into the images to find its soul and miss the simple beauty of the image? Food for thought.
Blue Steel Baby
Did you like that?
In the all of these images there is a little something different in each one. The lighting is the same in all of the portraits, but of course the emotion and expression in each image is very different. As the photographer, what is it that I am showing you? Is it someones personality that is in the five frames or am I just controlling the visual outcome of the images? Do we try to read too much into the images to find its soul and miss the simple beauty of the image? Food for thought.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
studio sc
http://www.studiosc.com.br/main.html
viewed 3/6/10 4:35pm
studio sc - I found this on youtube.com and found some of the images quite striking, so I had to look into it some more. The website is slow but there are some great images of food that stand out. A lot of the the food shots are using studio lighting. I am finding this technique more and more these days through my research of food photography. Food shots are done in the studio using a flash. The food shots that he calls splash stand out to me and that I will be using some of these tecnhiques in the future with some of the food shots that I will be doing.
viewed 3/6/10 4:35pm
studio sc - I found this on youtube.com and found some of the images quite striking, so I had to look into it some more. The website is slow but there are some great images of food that stand out. A lot of the the food shots are using studio lighting. I am finding this technique more and more these days through my research of food photography. Food shots are done in the studio using a flash. The food shots that he calls splash stand out to me and that I will be using some of these tecnhiques in the future with some of the food shots that I will be doing.
More work!
Hi Blog,
I have some good news! I got a phone call from a restaurant that I photographed this semester for my assignment. The restaurant is called Pistachio and it is located in Torrens. Dave Killery is the chef and owner. He called to ask me about the images that I had taken of his restaurant and he was wondering if he could use the images on his new website, which would have a link to my website. He also mentioned that he would like to make another appointment with me so that I can take more food and interior shots of his restaurant, as he was really happy with the images that I had taken for him on the first photo shoot. We will be meeting in two weeks to discuss the photo shoot job of the restaurant and what it is that he would like to get out of the hiring me as the photographer. Yeah for me! This is a great thing, as it means that I have done my job well. The client is happy and has booked me to photograph more of his food for his website. If the client is happy, then I am happy.
Thanks Blog for listening. :)
I have some good news! I got a phone call from a restaurant that I photographed this semester for my assignment. The restaurant is called Pistachio and it is located in Torrens. Dave Killery is the chef and owner. He called to ask me about the images that I had taken of his restaurant and he was wondering if he could use the images on his new website, which would have a link to my website. He also mentioned that he would like to make another appointment with me so that I can take more food and interior shots of his restaurant, as he was really happy with the images that I had taken for him on the first photo shoot. We will be meeting in two weeks to discuss the photo shoot job of the restaurant and what it is that he would like to get out of the hiring me as the photographer. Yeah for me! This is a great thing, as it means that I have done my job well. The client is happy and has booked me to photograph more of his food for his website. If the client is happy, then I am happy.
Thanks Blog for listening. :)
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Email from Clare
Hi Clare,
Thank you for getting back to me.
Well, I have a few questions about yourself and your work. My interest in photography are food, architecture and portrait.
I'm doing a report on some of the photographers that have inspired me and also doing photo assignments.
So my questions are: What made you move into food photography? Who inspires you? Are you still doing people photography? How would you advise someone who is new to the industry? What are some of the steps to take to get in to the food photography? Are there any articles that I can read up about you?
I also have to photograph a restaurant on location for my assignment. This includes plated food shots, portraits and interior shots. I have had some trouble with the interior shots where natural light is used.
How do you prepare for a shoot like these and is there anything you take or do to make things easier?
Thank you for your time. I may have more questions later - is it OK to contact you again?
Nathan Lanham
Re: From Clare
From: Clare Barboza (clare@claremariephotography.com)
To: nathan lanham (nathanlanham@hotmail.com)
Hi Nathan,
Once again, I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. This is an incredibly busy time for me.
I was drawn to food photography because I love the story behind food: who grows it, how it's prepared, and who gathers around the table to share it. I love shooting on location and telling this story from start to finish, but I also love shooting finished food in my studio, creating a mood or an environment by how I style the image.
I have been doing portrait work for 18 years, and continue to do so. For someone new to the industry, my advice is to shoot as much as possible. Take photos of your friends, your family, and experiment with all types of light. Have fun! Practice until you feel comfortable and then start offering portrait sessions for a reasonable rate. If people like what you do, they will spread the word. Offer an incentive to your clients if they send you other business, (maybe a discount on their next shoot, etc.) Word of mouth really is the best advertising, though, so good relationships with your clients are incredibly important.
As for the food photography, I recommend interning with a food photographer whose work you admire. Ask them to critique your work and offer suggestions about how you can improve.
I use natural light all the time, including for interior shoots. Put your camera on a tripod and shoot the same scene with multiple exposures. Then layer the images in Photoshop and use layer masks to reveal the best exposures. I am not sure if that made sense....it's really hard to explain. :)
I'll try to track down some articles that have been written about me and send them on to you.
I wish I had more time to write, but I need to get back to work.
I hope this helps a bit! :)
Clare
Thank you for getting back to me.
Well, I have a few questions about yourself and your work. My interest in photography are food, architecture and portrait.
I'm doing a report on some of the photographers that have inspired me and also doing photo assignments.
So my questions are: What made you move into food photography? Who inspires you? Are you still doing people photography? How would you advise someone who is new to the industry? What are some of the steps to take to get in to the food photography? Are there any articles that I can read up about you?
I also have to photograph a restaurant on location for my assignment. This includes plated food shots, portraits and interior shots. I have had some trouble with the interior shots where natural light is used.
How do you prepare for a shoot like these and is there anything you take or do to make things easier?
Thank you for your time. I may have more questions later - is it OK to contact you again?
Nathan Lanham
Re: From Clare
From: Clare Barboza (clare@claremariephotography.com)
To: nathan lanham (nathanlanham@hotmail.com)
Hi Nathan,
Once again, I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. This is an incredibly busy time for me.
I was drawn to food photography because I love the story behind food: who grows it, how it's prepared, and who gathers around the table to share it. I love shooting on location and telling this story from start to finish, but I also love shooting finished food in my studio, creating a mood or an environment by how I style the image.
I have been doing portrait work for 18 years, and continue to do so. For someone new to the industry, my advice is to shoot as much as possible. Take photos of your friends, your family, and experiment with all types of light. Have fun! Practice until you feel comfortable and then start offering portrait sessions for a reasonable rate. If people like what you do, they will spread the word. Offer an incentive to your clients if they send you other business, (maybe a discount on their next shoot, etc.) Word of mouth really is the best advertising, though, so good relationships with your clients are incredibly important.
As for the food photography, I recommend interning with a food photographer whose work you admire. Ask them to critique your work and offer suggestions about how you can improve.
I use natural light all the time, including for interior shoots. Put your camera on a tripod and shoot the same scene with multiple exposures. Then layer the images in Photoshop and use layer masks to reveal the best exposures. I am not sure if that made sense....it's really hard to explain. :)
I'll try to track down some articles that have been written about me and send them on to you.
I wish I had more time to write, but I need to get back to work.
I hope this helps a bit! :)
Clare
Email from Clare
Hi,
Im a student Photographer in Austraila. I would like to say that I love the tones and sharpness of your work. It all tells a great story.
Would you have any advice for a staring photography?
Thanks
Nathan
From: Clare Barboza (clare@claremariephotography.com)
To: nathanlanham@hotmail.com
Hi Nathan, I am SO sorry it has taken me so long to respond to your email!! I just recently got a new studio and between shooting and working on the new space, time has completely gotten away from me. Thank you so much for your kind words about my work!I would be happy to offer you advice. What type of photography are you interested in? Do you have specific questions for me? It would be helpful if you could let me know the types of questions you have and then we can go from there. Look forward to hearing from you-Clare
Im a student Photographer in Austraila. I would like to say that I love the tones and sharpness of your work. It all tells a great story.
Would you have any advice for a staring photography?
Thanks
Nathan
From: Clare Barboza (clare@claremariephotography.com)
To: nathanlanham@hotmail.com
Hi Nathan, I am SO sorry it has taken me so long to respond to your email!! I just recently got a new studio and between shooting and working on the new space, time has completely gotten away from me. Thank you so much for your kind words about my work!I would be happy to offer you advice. What type of photography are you interested in? Do you have specific questions for me? It would be helpful if you could let me know the types of questions you have and then we can go from there. Look forward to hearing from you-Clare
Email from Clare
From Clare Marie Photography
From: clare@claremariephotography.com
To: nathanlanham@hotmail.com
Thank you for your email. I will get back to you soon. Sometimes these contact forms seem to get lost in cyber space. If you do not hear back from me within 24 hours, (a little longer on weekends) please call me or email me directly at clare@claremariephotography.com Thanks!Clare
From: clare@claremariephotography.com
To: nathanlanham@hotmail.com
Thank you for your email. I will get back to you soon. Sometimes these contact forms seem to get lost in cyber space. If you do not hear back from me within 24 hours, (a little longer on weekends) please call me or email me directly at clare@claremariephotography.com Thanks!Clare
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Sugarland - Love
I love the start of this clip as it uses an umbrella with the white lights.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Kqjqx9AZYY&feature=related
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Marco Grob and Others
This guy is amazing! His portraits are something to look at due to the way in which he gets the emotions out of the subjects. I need to find out how he does this! http://www.marcogrob.com/contact.php
These links below are all from Marco Grob's website. He was a big point of contact for me.
http://www.avocadoartists.com/
Dimitri Tolstoi
http://www.dimitri-tolstoi.com/
He is a photographer for the Avocado Artists. Dimitri has an unusual way of photographing food, which mainly involves studio lighting.
http://www.avocadoartists.com/artists/tolstoi/gallery - Have a look at his gallery.
Switzerland, Eastern Europe, Russia and Asia.
Still life, accessories, cosmetics, liquid beverages, animals and food.
Dmitri Tolstoy is the great-grandson of the great Russian writer, Count Leo Tolstoy. Dmitri lives and works in Paris. With resounding success of advertising campaigns, which were used for photos taken with Dmitri, his name is widely known not only in France, but throughout Europe.
Customers of Dmitri's really appreciate his experience, attention to each of their wishes and the ability to bring to work your own creativity and aesthetics. Among them: Céline, Longchamp, Perrier, Renault, Peugeot, Biotherm, Héléna Rubinstein, Baccarat, Lancôme, Air France, Pioneer, Guerlain, Dom Pérignon, Van Cleef, Chaumet, Kenzo and La Prairie.
Joerg Kritzer
http://www.joergkritzer.com/
Represented in Switzerland, Eastern Europe, Russia and Asia.
Still life, liquids beverages, cosmetics, food and accessories.
Joerg Kritzer began his career in photography as an assistant and then in 1991 opened a studio in his hometown of Dusseldorf.
From the outset, Joerg endlessly attracted the rich colors and, despite the stillness, very expressive world of still life. Knowledge of techniques of light and inner sense allow him to achieve excellent results.
In 2000, Joerg moved to Hamburg, where he lives and works today.
A list of his clients is constantly growing: Volkswagen, Siemens, Ikea, Shiseido, BMW, Champagner Lanson, Knorr, Beck's, Henkel Schwarzkopf, Coca-Cola, Anson, Philips, Krups, Davidoff, Volvo, Martini, Bacardi and others.
I really love the high key lighting on the subject of the food. Studio lighting is used and a reflective surface is used in some of the shots. The black background is strong, but I think it helps show the outline of the subject, with a carefully placed light to get that great rim lighting. I have used this style in some shots with a black background and the back light is the use of natural light.
http://www.noma.dk/ - Best restaurant in what they are doing in the photo world.
http://www.vernonjolly.com/ - Agents for celebrity photographers and advertising magazines like Vanity Fair and Vogue.
http://www.nicoschaerer.com/ - This guy has a really interesting way of using the background in his portraits and with some of his fashion shots. I noticed that with his fashion shots, that all the backgrounds have been shot separately and then turned upside down or sideways and then he adds the subject.
With his portraits, he uses a flash up close and I think a ring flash on the side and on other off camera flash. But again the backgrounds are playing a big role in the shot and the backgrounds are mostly unlit to produce a grey tone. The person is engaging with the camera and the fills most of the frame. Interesting thought of composition.
http://www.dsphotographers.ch/ph-ov.php?id=52
http://www.diegoalborghetti.com/ - This guy does beautiful portraits and loves using light techniques.
http://www.studiojonaskarlsson.com/index2.html - He has got the same feeling in his images, as the amazing Annie Leibovitz.
These links below are all from Marco Grob's website. He was a big point of contact for me.
http://www.avocadoartists.com/
Dimitri Tolstoi
http://www.dimitri-tolstoi.com/
He is a photographer for the Avocado Artists. Dimitri has an unusual way of photographing food, which mainly involves studio lighting.
http://www.avocadoartists.com/artists/tolstoi/gallery - Have a look at his gallery.
Switzerland, Eastern Europe, Russia and Asia.
Still life, accessories, cosmetics, liquid beverages, animals and food.
Dmitri Tolstoy is the great-grandson of the great Russian writer, Count Leo Tolstoy. Dmitri lives and works in Paris. With resounding success of advertising campaigns, which were used for photos taken with Dmitri, his name is widely known not only in France, but throughout Europe.
Customers of Dmitri's really appreciate his experience, attention to each of their wishes and the ability to bring to work your own creativity and aesthetics. Among them: Céline, Longchamp, Perrier, Renault, Peugeot, Biotherm, Héléna Rubinstein, Baccarat, Lancôme, Air France, Pioneer, Guerlain, Dom Pérignon, Van Cleef, Chaumet, Kenzo and La Prairie.
Joerg Kritzer
http://www.joergkritzer.com/
Represented in Switzerland, Eastern Europe, Russia and Asia.
Still life, liquids beverages, cosmetics, food and accessories.
Joerg Kritzer began his career in photography as an assistant and then in 1991 opened a studio in his hometown of Dusseldorf.
From the outset, Joerg endlessly attracted the rich colors and, despite the stillness, very expressive world of still life. Knowledge of techniques of light and inner sense allow him to achieve excellent results.
In 2000, Joerg moved to Hamburg, where he lives and works today.
A list of his clients is constantly growing: Volkswagen, Siemens, Ikea, Shiseido, BMW, Champagner Lanson, Knorr, Beck's, Henkel Schwarzkopf, Coca-Cola, Anson, Philips, Krups, Davidoff, Volvo, Martini, Bacardi and others.
I really love the high key lighting on the subject of the food. Studio lighting is used and a reflective surface is used in some of the shots. The black background is strong, but I think it helps show the outline of the subject, with a carefully placed light to get that great rim lighting. I have used this style in some shots with a black background and the back light is the use of natural light.
http://www.noma.dk/ - Best restaurant in what they are doing in the photo world.
http://www.vernonjolly.com/ - Agents for celebrity photographers and advertising magazines like Vanity Fair and Vogue.
http://www.nicoschaerer.com/ - This guy has a really interesting way of using the background in his portraits and with some of his fashion shots. I noticed that with his fashion shots, that all the backgrounds have been shot separately and then turned upside down or sideways and then he adds the subject.
With his portraits, he uses a flash up close and I think a ring flash on the side and on other off camera flash. But again the backgrounds are playing a big role in the shot and the backgrounds are mostly unlit to produce a grey tone. The person is engaging with the camera and the fills most of the frame. Interesting thought of composition.
http://www.dsphotographers.ch/ph-ov.php?id=52
http://www.diegoalborghetti.com/ - This guy does beautiful portraits and loves using light techniques.
http://www.studiojonaskarlsson.com/index2.html - He has got the same feeling in his images, as the amazing Annie Leibovitz.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Architecture
There are so many lines that you can play with in the urban world. The lines in these images are strong and with the contrast, make the building 'pop out'. Also, they have a lot of negative space and really free up the image to stand tall.
Tips on Food Photography
I found this blog and it had a few tips and a lot of links. I will go and investigate and see where it will take me.
http://seattletallpoppy.blogspot.com/2009/10/food-photography-tips-from-lou-manna.html
Well, I found this guy buy the name of Lou Manna and he has led me to this site: http://digitalfoodphotography.ning.com/ - I have joined this website and it will be interesting to see what it is all about.
I have just found another and I have emailed this guy. I would like to ask him about what it is that he does when it comes to preparing for a shot - tips and tricks that may help: David Lazarus.
http://seattletallpoppy.blogspot.com/2009/10/food-photography-tips-from-lou-manna.html
Well, I found this guy buy the name of Lou Manna and he has led me to this site: http://digitalfoodphotography.ning.com/ - I have joined this website and it will be interesting to see what it is all about.
I have just found another and I have emailed this guy. I would like to ask him about what it is that he does when it comes to preparing for a shot - tips and tricks that may help: David Lazarus.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
I Got Crabs!
I did my crab shot today.
Can I just say that I am loving the colour and sharpness of the Hasselblads. The only downside is that the file sizes are massive!
Back to the crabs - I was stuck at how to photograph these ugly creatures. Blue Swimmer Crabs have this amazing colour of blue on the under side of their shell. I'm hoping to bring this to life -the colour is electric. The other problem I has was which props I should put with this crab in the shot.
Well, I used a white and black background with the use of natural light, with a fill card, and a mix of plates to create a shot that is sharp and 'to the point'. Picture of this to come. Here are some of the photographers that helped inspire me to do the shot, through the use of the subject to negative space: William meppem ryan bush Andy Lewis
Can I just say that I am loving the colour and sharpness of the Hasselblads. The only downside is that the file sizes are massive!
Back to the crabs - I was stuck at how to photograph these ugly creatures. Blue Swimmer Crabs have this amazing colour of blue on the under side of their shell. I'm hoping to bring this to life -the colour is electric. The other problem I has was which props I should put with this crab in the shot.
Well, I used a white and black background with the use of natural light, with a fill card, and a mix of plates to create a shot that is sharp and 'to the point'. Picture of this to come. Here are some of the photographers that helped inspire me to do the shot, through the use of the subject to negative space: William meppem ryan bush Andy Lewis
Friday, May 14, 2010
Senso Meeting
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We discussed the photos that I had done of the restaurant for my a assignment. As a result of the work that I had done, I gave the images to Jan to use on his website.
The food images and the interiors of the restaurant is what he liked and where he made most of his comments. He loved the angles and the colours in the images that were captured.
I did some details of the interiors of the restaurant and in his wine cellar. The portrait of himself was a big hit. Jan commented: "the textures and the colours are great and match our corporate colours. It is nice to have a good photo to send to clients that also has your corporate touch." He also said: "I have not seen nice images of food for a long time."
He would like to have a day to take more images of his food. His has also invited us to join him tonight for a dinner. He has a guest chef from a South Australia who will be cooking and wine form the King Valley in Victoria. A five course meal accompanied with eight glasses of wine from Pizzin. Jan said that the chef worked in Copenhagen with some of the best chefs in the world. When Jan invited me, I said that, "my wife is cooking dinner tonight." He replied, "can she cook tomorrow instead so you can join us?"
He also showed me a website that he has used my images on in order to promote his restaurant. Jan said that "it was good to have recent images of the food and restaurant, which are so clean and crisp. These images are a true view of what his restaurant is about." The website he showed me was: agfg
So, in concluding, it was a good result for me. Good comments, more work in the future and possibly another free dinner! I cannot ask for more than that.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Net Surfing
I have been surfing the net for photographer peter collie and landscape photographer peter eastway. Time for sleep, the fire burning in my lounge is so nice.
Self Portrait
I have been working on ways to really bring the life out of the eyes in portraits. Here I used a four light set up. It was shot on a Canon 2.8L 70-200 mm lens. I really like the catch lights in the eyes. There are lots of tones in the eyes. This is what I was looking for - how well I can bring out the tones and colour of the eyes in a photo. What do you think?
Blog
I have said to my teacher that I will be blogging more. So here is a start!
I have done the shoot of fish on Wednesday and all went well. I used side lighting for the fish and have been noticing that some food photographers are using a butchers paper in their shots. I would not have thought that something that simple would make a difference. But it made a big difference I think when I tried it. It breaks the food away from its surroundings and gives it a clean feel. This idea has been used by photoraphers like deborad jones.
I have done the shoot of fish on Wednesday and all went well. I used side lighting for the fish and have been noticing that some food photographers are using a butchers paper in their shots. I would not have thought that something that simple would make a difference. But it made a big difference I think when I tried it. It breaks the food away from its surroundings and gives it a clean feel. This idea has been used by photoraphers like deborad jones.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Tim Griffith
He is a leading commercial photographer in Australia.
Tim won the AIPP wards for Commercial Photographer of the Year 2009. He is no new comer to winning awards. He has won awards in the past five years in the field of Architecture.
His work is sought after by leading designers around the world. His work is majestic and abstracted. The angle and lighting that is composed in the images are remarkably outstanding.
Working in the USA, he is sent all around the world to photograph the world that is created from the designer world.
Deborah Jones
http://www.workbook.com/portfolios/jones
Deborah is a food photographer with a difference. Some foods are set up like studio flash shots and others are eye catching in a way that there is little or only one subject in the shot. Her photos are clean and to the point. The use of light is hard - it really lifts the shape or colour of the object in focus. A lot of her work is for cook books - The French Laundry is one of my favorite cook books.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Bibliography
Bibliography
1. Clare Barboza, 2008, Clare Barboza, Viewed 22 March 2010 http://www.clarebarboza.com/
Clare was a wedding photographer / turn food photographer. Her work is mostly editoral work. Her work is done with soft light that gives you the feeling of a relaxed Sunday at home with the food. Light is beautiful and composition is strong.
2. MacMillan, N, (ed) 2000, Gordon Ramsay a chef for all season, Quardrille, London
This book is a cook book by Gordon Ramsay. He is a head chef that worked in London and the book was used for the photography that is in it and also the way in which the photographer had photographed the preparartion of the food and plus parts of the book has photographs with raw produce. It is really a good visual book.
3. Moran, M,(ed),2006 , Michael Grecco Lighting and the dramatic portrait, Watson –Guptill publication, New York
Michael Grecco's book on Lighting and Dramatic Portrait is a guide on how and what to think of when you are photographing portraiture. With helpful tips on how he got that great shot of the celebrities. It also has a run down on things to think about, like location, make-up, sets and letting go. This is how he says to be creative and conceptualize your work.
4. Photography: Architectural [Part of a special issue on 2009 photography and illustration awards]. Applied Arts v. 24 no. 3 (May/June 2009) p. 89-90 http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com.ezproxy.cit.act.edu.au/hww/results/external_link_maincontentframe.jhtml?_DARGS=/hww/results/results_common.jhtml.42
This is an article that shows you the different styles of photography and the ability to show off the modern architecture that is being built in todays world.
5. Recher, U, 2000,Light architecture, Switzerland
This book is by Urs Recher, which is designed to help you, as a photographer, to think outside the box when it comes to studio lighting. It contains lots of lighting diagrams and this is to show how he prepared the lighting in order to capture the image on the page. Also, he helps you understand how light will work and how you can be creative with it. There are great portraiture lighting techniques to be used here. It’s like you’re at a seminar with him.
6. Steven Back2007, Steven Back, Viewed 22 March 2010 http://www.steveback.com.au/
Steven Back is mainly an architecture photographer who has done a lot of advertising campaigns for hotels and hospitality and apartments. He’s work is very clean and eye catching. He is based in Sydney, but he also works overseas in many different countries like Dubai. His work is very inspirational.
1. Clare Barboza, 2008, Clare Barboza, Viewed 22 March 2010 http://www.clarebarboza.com/
Clare was a wedding photographer / turn food photographer. Her work is mostly editoral work. Her work is done with soft light that gives you the feeling of a relaxed Sunday at home with the food. Light is beautiful and composition is strong.
2. MacMillan, N, (ed) 2000, Gordon Ramsay a chef for all season, Quardrille, London
This book is a cook book by Gordon Ramsay. He is a head chef that worked in London and the book was used for the photography that is in it and also the way in which the photographer had photographed the preparartion of the food and plus parts of the book has photographs with raw produce. It is really a good visual book.
3. Moran, M,(ed),2006 , Michael Grecco Lighting and the dramatic portrait, Watson –Guptill publication, New York
Michael Grecco's book on Lighting and Dramatic Portrait is a guide on how and what to think of when you are photographing portraiture. With helpful tips on how he got that great shot of the celebrities. It also has a run down on things to think about, like location, make-up, sets and letting go. This is how he says to be creative and conceptualize your work.
4. Photography: Architectural [Part of a special issue on 2009 photography and illustration awards]. Applied Arts v. 24 no. 3 (May/June 2009) p. 89-90 http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com.ezproxy.cit.act.edu.au/hww/results/external_link_maincontentframe.jhtml?_DARGS=/hww/results/results_common.jhtml.42
This is an article that shows you the different styles of photography and the ability to show off the modern architecture that is being built in todays world.
5. Recher, U, 2000,Light architecture, Switzerland
This book is by Urs Recher, which is designed to help you, as a photographer, to think outside the box when it comes to studio lighting. It contains lots of lighting diagrams and this is to show how he prepared the lighting in order to capture the image on the page. Also, he helps you understand how light will work and how you can be creative with it. There are great portraiture lighting techniques to be used here. It’s like you’re at a seminar with him.
6. Steven Back2007, Steven Back, Viewed 22 March 2010 http://www.steveback.com.au/
Steven Back is mainly an architecture photographer who has done a lot of advertising campaigns for hotels and hospitality and apartments. He’s work is very clean and eye catching. He is based in Sydney, but he also works overseas in many different countries like Dubai. His work is very inspirational.
Images I Don't Like
The posing of the model and the skinniness of the model are not ethical, as she looks like she is starving. What are we selling in this shot? Clothing or unhealthy, skinny bodies, which are the only ones that could fit into these outfits. I think someone should buy her a burger!
Clement K (ed),Vouge Austraila, March 2009,page 200,New magazine.
Clement K (ed),Vouge Austraila, March 2009,page 200,New magazine.
These images are shot in the middle of the day. The sky is blown out and the outside siting area is under the hot sun and so it is not inviting at all.
Dawe-Zoiti J (ed),ScoopTraveller,Decmember 2006 - June 2007, page29, Scoop publishing
This image makes it look like the photographer was in a hurry. It is shot in the middle of the day and it therefore makes it hard to make out that the place has a pool at the front of the house. Hard light on the front of the house does not make it look inviting at all - I hope they can sell it. This photo has done no justice to the house.
Dawe-Zoiti J (ed),ScoopTraveller,Decmember 2006 - June 2007, page33, Scoop publishing
Dawe-Zoiti J (ed),ScoopTraveller,Decmember 2006 - June 2007, page33, Scoop publishing
There are a few things in the photograph that are very distracting. The first is the big window in the back and the lack of light on the actual food. I would have thought having a beautiful big light source like this window, that you would use it to improve the photo and not detract from the photograph. The form of the wine glass is missing and this is the second thing that I look at after the window. Where did the top of the glass go?
Jenkins J (ed),Delicious, August 2009, issue85, page 76, ABC magazines.
What is this and why are there so many dark spots on the chrome object? I really cannot understand what it is that has been photographed. There are no lines to indicate at all what this is. The photo is too dark. The use of lighting could have been done much better to bring out the object.
Clark D (ed) Vogue Living, Issue May/June 2008, page 187,New magazine
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Images I Like
These are the images below:
These are five photographers that I have found and have been following for a while now. They are all very different in style and approach to their photography.
Quintina Bacon
I love this image - its so fresh and appetising. A different angle of view shows the main parts of the dish. Side lighting helps lift the foam sauce. The colours are rich and eye pleasing.
These are five photographers that I have found and have been following for a while now. They are all very different in style and approach to their photography.
Quintina Bacon
I love this image - its so fresh and appetising. A different angle of view shows the main parts of the dish. Side lighting helps lift the foam sauce. The colours are rich and eye pleasing.
Claudioe Dinger
Claudioe's work is very different and quite unusual in the way that he uses tilt shift to show the the focus point of interest, but the 'blur' part of the image adds depth to the photo, giving you a strange connection with the subject. I really enjoyed the different technique used here. It was a good to see that he is breaking the rules and being creative and exploring the possibilities. I like this way of thinking. The same with his city scape, making the shot more interesting with the use of peoples heads, which are mainly in the bottom of the shoot. Very wierd composure, but i find that it draws me in to engage with the image.
Marco Grob
Wow Marco!
The images that Marco is producing are high end celebrity portraits.
The lighting and expressions that are in the photos are so powerful. Most of his portraits are of the head and shoulders and this is where he really creates the mood in the shot by getting the best out of the model and combined with dramatic lighting to produce an outstanding portrait.
Love his work.
The images that Marco is producing are high end celebrity portraits.
The lighting and expressions that are in the photos are so powerful. Most of his portraits are of the head and shoulders and this is where he really creates the mood in the shot by getting the best out of the model and combined with dramatic lighting to produce an outstanding portrait.
Love his work.
David Burdeny
I love the work of David Burdeny. His images are just so majestic and the tones in the photos are very soft and almost delicate. I also find that his composition with the horizon works well with the long exposure. Looking through his website, it is just amazing that he shoots most on 4X5.Sunday, March 7, 2010
Tim Griffith
This is the guy that I would love to work for. I really enjoy his Architecture shots. His work is very inspirational. The surreal building invites the viewer to engage with the lines, shape and curves that is created by the light, texture and perfect composition .
Dominik Alves
I found this guy, Doninik Alves, the other day. My first impression of his work is 'wow' - the architecture is right up my alley. Lots of lines in the images that grab you straight away, but the more I looked at it, the the less striking I found it. The images do not contrast enough so it looks flat. I found the same thing with the portaits.
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