Food pix need a critique - DPChallenge Forums

02/18/2005 09:04:11 PM · #1

I just joined five minutes ago as a full member. Yipeeeeee!!!

I'm a Chef by trade and have a good eye for plating, setting up buffets, garnishing etc. AND I love taking pictures where I've made a few dollars on the side. So why not mesh two things things that I really enjoy doing???

I know there are flaws to these pix such as improper lighting and the dof in the front of the plates is off BUT I got hungry and ate the model. I used a Nikon 50mm 1.8, tripod at around 1/8 f13, ISO 200.

Any thoughts?//www.dpchallenge.com/portfolio_edit.php?IMAGE_ID=148270

Message edited by author 2005-02-18 21:08:06.

02/18/2005 09:05:48 PM · #2

Just so you know. You want to just include the number instead of the whole IMAGE_ID stuff.

Pentax SMC DA 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR

02/18/2005 09:08:03 PM · #3

Okay...now my critique (as a novice)....

The first one is my favorite....but, The lighting isn't even.
The second one ....I don't care for the shadow under the plate and the "hot"spot of light at the top.
The third one....Seems a little out of focus, could have something to do with resizing for posting.

Overall the food looks great and the pictures are good.

drz01

Pentax K50

02/18/2005 09:12:07 PM · #4

Man how can you do that i am craving some of this stuff now... By the way great shots...

Message edited by author 2005-02-18 21:13:55.

02/18/2005 09:13:23 PM · #5

The third one was handheld under nasty flourescent lights, taken quickly while I was teaching a class.

I'll try to get rid of that shadow and I think I might have a few more shots that are better defined but came out a bit dark.

Thank you for the look and thoughts.

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

02/18/2005 09:18:23 PM · #6

No problem. Like I said though....I really like the first one. Food looks good too.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

02/18/2005 09:45:39 PM · #7

See food challenge for some info.

02/18/2005 10:14:44 PM · #8

Originally posted by faidoi:

See food challenge for some info.

There are some beautiful shots there but not too much info regarding lighting or lenses(at least not in the top ten).

02/18/2005 10:15:55 PM · #9

I have no clue about this, but d a google search for a photography light box.

02/18/2005 10:26:54 PM · #10

I got so excited by this thread, I just had to share a shot of a dish I prepared a few minutes ago...

What?! My dog seems to like it....

02/18/2005 10:32:21 PM · #11

Originally posted by aronya1:

What?! My dog seems to like it....

WOW! The competition is already getting thick. I quit!!!

And why, tell me, did I waste all those years in France learning how to cook when all I had to do was get an appreciative dog to work my magic for???

Man, that's rough......
heheheheh

02/18/2005 10:35:54 PM · #12

Actually, according to my dog, it's...

Scroll down...

Are you ready?...

"rruff!!"

02/18/2005 10:44:40 PM · #13

a little hair of the dog that bit the cat....

Here's a pic I took this morning(screwed up the white balance)of my cat trying to figure out how to uncork a wine bottle. Note:the bowl of catfood on the counter.

He prefers Zinfandel to the Cabs but as everyone knows the lighter varietals all work well with Fancy Feast Turkey Dinner.

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

02/18/2005 10:56:09 PM · #14

Originally posted by pawdrix:

but as everyone knows the lighter varietals all work well with Fancy Feast Turkey Dinner.

But of course!

And to think you just spent your hard-earned money to participate in a thread like this. Warms your heart, doesn't it?

faidoi

Pentax K10D

02/18/2005 10:57:00 PM · #15

All about lighting. Even Spam looks appetizing: