Which shot to use....
Oct 28, 2014 20:23:21 #
My wife sells wild Coho & Sockeye Salmon from Kodiak Island in Alaska (at the local farmer's market) which we get from her niece who lives their with her family part of the year. Kathy asked me to photograph a popular dish she created for her news letter. (Panko Crusted Salmon) I did the best I could (shot at night without proper lighting... not even a food stylist!!! :) ) The question is.... which shot to use?
Oct 28, 2014 20:30:58 #
Number 2 looks a little more appealing, due the the lighter color . You could always send us a sample to taste for a real tru decision .
Oct 28, 2014 20:32:58 #
Oct 28, 2014 20:42:43 #
I would pick the first because to my taste the second is too bright.
I would try something in between (which I did). But it all comes down to your taste and probably the outcome of this survey as well.
Cheers
I would try something in between (which I did). But it all comes down to your taste and probably the outcome of this survey as well.
Cheers
Oct 28, 2014 20:49:35 #
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Oct 28, 2014 20:59:57 #
On my monitor, image #1 is closer to proper exposure, retaining more detail. Image #2 is over-exposed.
Oct 28, 2014 21:02:15 #
Oct 28, 2014 22:59:34 #
As a former Executive Chef and business consultant my response is: Neither One! Unfortunately, neither of these images showcases this dish the way you nice folks would like for it to.
You ABSOLUTELY must pay careful attention to lighting of all imagery used for food advertising. Personally, I question the plate design, as well as, the less than desirable lighting and background.
From my point of view, you might want to reshoot.
You ABSOLUTELY must pay careful attention to lighting of all imagery used for food advertising. Personally, I question the plate design, as well as, the less than desirable lighting and background.
From my point of view, you might want to reshoot.
Oct 28, 2014 23:14:44 #
1stJedi wrote:
As a former Executive Chef and business consultant my response is: Neither One! Unfortunately, neither of these images showcases this dish the way you nice folks would like for it to.
You ABSOLUTELY must pay careful attention to lighting of all imagery used for food advertising. Personally, I question the plate design, as well as, the less than desirable lighting and background.
From my point of view, you might want to reshoot.
You ABSOLUTELY must pay careful attention to lighting of all imagery used for food advertising. Personally, I question the plate design, as well as, the less than desirable lighting and background.
From my point of view, you might want to reshoot.
Your point is well taken and I actually had this very conversation with my wife last night. I prefer indirect sunlight, reflectors and much prep. time on the plate design. Shooting a food item really is an art form in it's self. Unfortunately, time constraints and my wife's mandates were the controlling factors this time around. (the newsletter e-mail goes out tonight) Sometimes you just have to play the cards you are dealt. Another shoot for a future news letter with my wife's Pecan Crusted Salmon is in the future. Hopefully I'll be given more lead time and some daylight hours for that one!
Oct 28, 2014 23:35:11 #
ajohnston3 wrote:
Your point is well taken and I actually had this v... (show quote)
Albert, which one do you prefer and select for the news letter. I'm sure many of us are interested.
Oct 29, 2014 00:20:46 #
geolaval wrote:
Albert, which one do you prefer and select for the news letter. I'm sure many of us are interested.
I, personally am leaning towards #2 but the boss (my wife Kathy!) makes the final call... :) I'll find out when I get home tonight after the end of my shift... I'll let you know...
Oct 29, 2014 01:18:59 #
1stJedi wrote:
As a former Executive Chef and business consultant my response is: Neither One! Unfortunately, neither of these images showcases this dish the way you nice folks would like for it to.
You ABSOLUTELY must pay careful attention to lighting of all imagery used for food advertising. Personally, I question the plate design, as well as, the less than desirable lighting and background.
From my point of view, you might want to reshoot.
You ABSOLUTELY must pay careful attention to lighting of all imagery used for food advertising. Personally, I question the plate design, as well as, the less than desirable lighting and background.
From my point of view, you might want to reshoot.
I don't think there is anything really wrong with the shots other than exposure. My preference is somewhere in between these 2, but #1 appears to be the better of the 2.
Too much of Advertising Photography is FAKE, FAKE, FAKE and doesn't impress me at all!! I would prefer seeing a REAL photo of the food on a menu, etc!!
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