Terrible Experience!
Feb 14, 2015 16:51:22 #
I shot at a pretty large aperture because I had to. Anything smaller than 5.6, was way too dqrk. She was really picky also, she insisted on having a glass of something in every picture. Once I moved the glass out of the shot, by the time I turned back around she put it back. I heard from the bar employees that she's very difficult. They have a name for her under the table. It's the "Director".
Anthony P wrote:
Tracy, thanks for getting back to me. To help in your food photo shoot. If you are stuck because of lighting. All you have to do is use one umbrella on a light stand, 24 or 36" diameter set it to the right or left side at little back, no where the camera is set.
Try to use any light source into the umbrella. You have to use soft lighting for this type of photography. Do not shoot beyond f5.6 it's not needed. All my food photos that you see are made at f2.8 and no light added. AP
Try to use any light source into the umbrella. You have to use soft lighting for this type of photography. Do not shoot beyond f5.6 it's not needed. All my food photos that you see are made at f2.8 and no light added. AP
Feb 14, 2015 16:55:29 #
jpgto
Loc: North East Tennessee
Tracy B. wrote:
Thanks, and no I didn't get even a bite.
Sorry to hear but keep your chin up it gets better from here!
Feb 14, 2015 17:18:10 #
Tracy B. wrote:
Well, I'm so critical of my own work. But, my Husband said they were fine. Luckily he is an expert in Photoshop. I did first edits then he just tweaked them. I give her the CD today. I think I could have done better had I known earlier what I was supposed to be photographing.
Food shoots are a highly specialized field. Not only does the dish have to be perfect, but you really need special lighting placement, backdrop, etc. You are braver than I. I would have walked or rescheduled for another day.
Feb 14, 2015 17:27:05 #
romanticf16
Loc: Commerce Twp, MI
Tracy B. wrote:
This is something I'm not interested in. I would never see it as an opportunity, but as a chore. I only want to shoot what interests me.
It sounds like you're better off as a hobbist than a pro- both in skill and attitude.
Feb 14, 2015 17:27:11 #
Los-Angeles-Shooter
Loc: Los Angeles
Tracy B. wrote:
Thanks, and no I didn't get even a bite.
Be careful about eating food prepared specifically for photos. Much of it is deliberately undercooked to photograph better. And another common trick is to use glycerin to add shine and freshness in the photo. You eat that glycerin ... it's a powerful laxative ... 'nuff said.
BTW, please tell us where we can see your photos. Pretty please ... please.
Feb 14, 2015 17:42:39 #
Tracy B. wrote:
Thanks, and no I didn't get even a bite.
Believe It Or Not ,It's In My Contract, Photographer Gets To Eat!
LOL!
Feb 14, 2015 17:46:46 #
Wow! Thanks so much. I wonder if your this nice to peoples faces. Well, have a nice day.
romanticf16 wrote:
It sounds like you're better off as a hobbist than a pro- both in skill and attitude.
Feb 14, 2015 17:49:21 #
They just cooked it and brought it out. I don't think they new any tricks. I know I didn't. I posted a picture on page 5.
Los-Angeles-Shooter wrote:
Be careful about eating food prepared specifically for photos. Much of it is deliberately undercooked to photograph better. And another common trick is to use glycerin to add shine and freshness in the photo. You eat that glycerin ... it's a powerful laxative ... 'nuff said.
BTW, please tell us where we can see your photos. Pretty please ... please.
BTW, please tell us where we can see your photos. Pretty please ... please.
Feb 14, 2015 17:59:38 #
I should have done that.
Jim Peters wrote:
Believe It Or Not ,It's In My Contract, Photographer Gets To Eat!
LOL!
LOL!
Feb 14, 2015 18:08:19 #
I enjoy shooting old buildings. Empty ones are the best. No surprise contractual requirements and they don't complain.
Tracy B. wrote:
What a great way to look at it. Your right I did finish. Thanks for that, I feel better....but I hate food. (Lol)
Feb 14, 2015 18:25:00 #
jfn007 wrote:
I enjoy shooting old buildings. Empty ones are the best. No surprise contractual requirements and they don't complain.
I like old buildings also. I bought a photograph of an abandon Church a few years ago. It just moved me. I took up photography for the enjoyment of it. For the things I find beautiful. I want to Learn and get better, but I didn't find this experience at all fun. And even if they loved my work and asked me to shoot their new menu items, I would have to decline.
Feb 14, 2015 18:45:43 #
Let those who want to make money do so. Just enjoy the hobby for what pleasure and beauty it can bring into your life.
Feb 14, 2015 18:48:51 #
Los-Angeles-Shooter
Loc: Los Angeles
BTW, for everyone's edification:
A full-blown food shoot like the OP attempted, generally involves a team.
- Chef and/or "home economist" who can precision-cook/prepare the dish for best photo results. (Many dishes are deliberately undercooked; there are special tricks to create bubbles and steam, and so forth)
- Food stylist, whose task is to figure out the best composition, including stuff like the colors of napkins, style and placement of silverware and glassware, etc.
- Photographer and maybe an assistant, who have lighting and focus nailed BEFORE the cooked dish (known as the "hero") is brought in.
Food shoots are definitely a genre where the photo is "made" rather than merely "taken."
A full-blown food shoot like the OP attempted, generally involves a team.
- Chef and/or "home economist" who can precision-cook/prepare the dish for best photo results. (Many dishes are deliberately undercooked; there are special tricks to create bubbles and steam, and so forth)
- Food stylist, whose task is to figure out the best composition, including stuff like the colors of napkins, style and placement of silverware and glassware, etc.
- Photographer and maybe an assistant, who have lighting and focus nailed BEFORE the cooked dish (known as the "hero") is brought in.
Food shoots are definitely a genre where the photo is "made" rather than merely "taken."
Feb 14, 2015 18:53:59 #
Beautiful. I'll take the advice too. Thanks.
busmaster2 wrote:
Let those who want to make money do so. Just enjoy the hobby for what pleasure and beauty it can bring into your life.
Feb 14, 2015 18:57:50 #
Wow! That's really intense. I would have to say I just might have been I'll prepared.
Los-Angeles-Shooter wrote:
BTW, for everyone's edification: br br A full-blo... (show quote)
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