Comments on: Ramp Up your Food Photography

By: diannejacob

diannejacob — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:55:54 +0000

Thanks Hilla, I had no idea there were government photos online that we can use. The fruits and veggies photos are gorgeous. Your tax dollars at work!

By: Hilla

Hilla — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:54:31 +0000

For those who don’t want to take photos…I’ve had some luck with Flickr. The photos are are often under a creative commons license, so you can credit them, and it’s fine to use for free.
Also, the USDA photos are public domain. The USDA photos are helpful for more generic food photos, like an apple on a tree. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/graphics/photos/
I’m starting to learn about taking photos myself and will most definitely use these resources, thanks!

By: Mia

Mia — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:11:53 +0000

Hi Amy:
Lou Manna will give a workshop on February 6th, 2010. It will take place at Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, FL. Good news, it is also available online (webcast). To register http://www.digitalfoodphotography.com.
Cheers.

By: diannejacob

diannejacob — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:39:30 +0000

My pleasure, Natanya.

By: Natanya

Natanya — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:12:02 +0000

Thank you so very much for putting all of these great resources together in one place. I’m commited to 2010 being the year that I improve my photography and these will absolutely be a big help. I really appreciate this most practical post.

By: diannejacob

diannejacob — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:48:01 +0000

Erika, why not come to the Food Blogger Camp with us then? Where else can you get all these talented photographers in one room (or beach): Matt Armendariz, Donna Ruhlman and Todd Porter and Diane Cu?

By: Erika from The Pastry Chef At Home

Erika from The Pastry Chef At Home — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:24:26 +0000

Oh, I feel I am in need of a workshop. I usually take 100+ photos of the dish I made before deciding on 2 that I think are decent enough to post! However, I do enjoy the process. Like anything that’s worth something, it takes time.

Heidi from 101 Cookbooks has a few photography tips as well:
http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/001451.html

Thanks for this post Dianne – you listed some good resources.

By: steph

steph — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:59:35 +0000

“I knew obscure terms for no-nos like “tombstoning,” putting headlines next to each other; and “widows,” ending a line with only one word.”

This would make a great post! Obscure terms that newbies might not know – I certainly had never heard of a “widow” before you mentioned it a few weeks ago.

By: steph

steph — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:59:34 +0000

“I knew obscure terms for no-nos like “tombstoning,” putting headlines next to each other; and “widows,” ending a line with only one word.”

This would make a great post! Obscure terms that newbies might not know – I certainly had never heard of a “widow” before you mentioned it a few weeks ago.

By: diannejacob

diannejacob — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:43:17 +0000

You are most welcome, Jamie.