So I art directed my first food photo shoot the other day. Although having done a few corporate shoots and music bands, this was a shoot I was really looking forward to. As well as photographing a product I designed, which will be in Waitrose soon (and I can't tell you what it is hence the pixelation), I also did some food styling shoots for recipes. It was great seeing a photographer with food experience at work. Top tip? Paint a solution of Bisto on meat to look more yummy!
As you can tell from my blog I'm not one for overly manicured food shots. I spend my whole day tweaking and perfecting design work so I am happy to just snap my dinner in the evening (and it ain't going cold for no-one!). But it was good to shoot food with a different mindset. Oh, and I did a bit of the cooking for the shoot too - couldn't resist!
Good for you - looks exciting! I shall look out for the mystery product.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting. Looking forward to hearing more when the time is right.
ReplyDeleteI'm always fascinated to see the amazing studio set ups that lead to food photography.
Oh, how exciting watching a pro food photographer working. I'm curious what's the product you designed! :)
ReplyDeletegood food photography is an art in itself and it's amazing when you think of some of the tricks of the trade that are used to get the perfect shot.
ReplyDeleteI once art directed a shot for well known processed cheese and we had to use another well known processed cheese as a substitute because it held it's set better under the lights... obviously we never told the client and I cant name names...
Look at all the photography equipment, *drool*! Lucky you!
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