Food photography looking a little fishy
January 30, 2012
Competition is hotting up in Ireland where hopeful student chefs in the second year of catering courses are busy completing their recipes for the 15th Knorr Student Chef of the Year. Entries are expected to be of a very high standard, as winning this competition has been the first step on the way for several previous successful students to securing a job as a commis chef in a large restaurant or hotel. (more…)
Innovation Awards entice food photographers
January 28, 2012
The closing date for entries into the Grampian Food Forum Innovation Awards 2012 is 31st January, with initial judging taking place on 28th February. The winners will be announced at a finalists’ dinner on 15th March in Inverurie by Peter Marks, Chief Executive of the Co-operative Group. (more…)
Drinks are on food photographers
January 26, 2012
Across the range of food photography, the ‘pour shot’ is one of the most elusive and unpredictable shoots. Requiring a high level of technical expertise, one of the most challenging tasks facing a food photographer is to successfully capture a stream of liquid being poured into a glass. (more…)
Useful tricks for successful food photography
January 24, 2012
Successful food photographers convey a hint of the promise to come although, in many cases, the most delicious photographs of food are not exactly what they seem. (more…)
Food photography increases the appetite
January 22, 2012
The results of new research has illustrated the powerful impact food photography has on the mind.
Recently published in the respected peer-reviewed paediatric journal Acta Paediatrica, the research formed part of a larger study on child nutrition. (more…)
Pink Lady apples launch new food photography competition
January 20, 2012
A new food photography competition has been launched to promote Pink Lady apples, with the closing date for entries being 31st January. (more…)
New York food photography exhibition attracts attention
January 18, 2012
An exhibition of food photography opened at The PowerHouse Area in New York on January 6th. Entitled ‘Feast Your Eyes’, the exhibition forms part of the New York Photo Festival and will run until January 27th. (more…)
Food photography is an art form
January 16, 2012
Although professional food photographers agree that lighting is the key to success in food photography, there are many other considerations to take into account when preparing food for the camera. (more…)
Lighting is the key to successful food photography
January 14, 2012
It is said that a picture paints a thousand words and, particularly where food photography is concerned, this is very true. As a great part of appetite is stimulated by the visual appeal, the job of the food photographer is to capture the essence of the dish with a picture which will make the mouth water. (more…)
Food and Drink Festival offers opportunity for food photography
January 12, 2012
Aspiring food photographers from Yorkshire may want to make a trip across the Pennines to Lancashire in the summer to attend the Southport Food and Drink Festival. It has just been announced that this year’s festival of fine cuisine will take place between 8th and 10th June, following its increasing popularity over the five years it has been held. (more…)
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