Food Photography

Did you ever see a photo of some food that made you drool?  Well, I'd love it if I could have that effect on visitors to my blog, but I'm no photography expert.  I was lucky enough to attend a food photography seminar led by a local photographer, Gary Tardiff.  Gary has over 20 years experience as a food photographer.  You've probably seen his work if you've ever eaten at a Bertucci's or Au Bon Pain.  His list of clients is full of big name brands. 

A group of local food bloggers were welcomed into Gary's South Boston studio.  Gary gave us a tour of his studio which includes a full working kitchen and enough props and plates to make us food bloggers jealous!  But the most interesting thing for me is that the food you see is the food you get!  It's not fake, it's the real deal.  He doesn't use any smoke and mirrors and really doesn't touch up the work he shoots.   Gary just knows how to bring out all the nooks and crannies of the food he shoots.

I can't really go into the technical side of food photography, as I still don't really know how to use my fancy Nikon D40 DSLR.  I can point and shoot, but that doesn't make for good food photos.  I need to learn a great deal about white balance, ISO, shutter speed, aperature and lighting.  But lighting is the most important aspect in making your food look drool-worthy.  I'm hoping you'll see a vast improvement in my photography some day soon.

Here's a list of the lovely local food bloggers I met.  Take a peak at their blogs - they are one creative group of women!

From left to right,
Back row: Shannon, Jen, Sophie, Kerstin, Chels
Middle row: Lauren, Adrienne, Elina, Mary Kate
Front row: Nicole, Cara, Kelly, ME!, Sues