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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

05/20/2005 04:09:48 PM · #1

Here are a few shots I took today of some plates I designed for a catering company that I used to work with. They're being used to set up a tasting menu for a 600 person corporate tent party so there's nothing too complicated but they still look tasty. I just happened to drop by and say hello, so I got recruited to plate and shoot and had under an hour to do all 10 plates and get the pix off to the client.

I still need to buy lighting and a softbox. I was wondering if a simple flash/softbox set-up will do the trick? Halogen?

also what's the best inexpensive tripod you can buy. I have a Velbon DF 50 which is a total piece of crapola. Fixing that is first on my list.

Message edited by author 2005-05-20 16:13:43.

smilebig4me1x

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

05/20/2005 04:33:19 PM · #2

mmmmmmmm...ill have one of each please.hmm..i havent thought about food all day great photos and good luck

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

05/20/2005 04:37:35 PM · #3

They look good, pawdrix - could use better lighting - I would think a simple setup would work ok.

I'll shoot some examples of how I would shoot them if you send me like 5 or 6 plates of each and I'll send you back pictures like this:

Strikeslip

Canon EOS-5D

05/20/2005 04:37:41 PM · #4

Oh thanks, I didn't have time for lunch & now I'm hogging out on the office cookies! I'm hungry!

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

05/20/2005 04:40:30 PM · #5

Look for a Bogen Manfrotto 3011BN Tripod with 322RC Grip Ballhead ($204, you won't regret it) and Alienbees monolights. Enough chitchat... please pass the shrimp. ;-)

Plexxoid

Canon EOS-30D

05/20/2005 04:41:40 PM · #6

The main theme in food photography is shallow DOF.

Photobucket is a bit slow today, but these are a few of my food shots I took in March. They'll load eventually...

edit: Used my 50 1.8 and one of my Alienbees B800's set on 1/32 power. With depth that shallow it's easy to blow out the highlights. I even had another blanket draped over the softbox for even less light for part of the shoot. BTW, aced the photo class, my prof was blown away by my work.

Message edited by author 2005-05-20 16:44:44.

Plexxoid

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

05/20/2005 04:52:46 PM · #7

For food photography, a fast macro lens is best, and halogen should work fine. The more diffused the better. For shallow depth, a wider aperture is needed, so lights need not be strong. If your lights are still too strong, you should use a neutral density filter. Halogen will work just as well as flash in food photography--you're subject is stationary and won't be squinting or sweating from the light and heat.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

05/20/2005 04:56:35 PM · #8

Originally posted by scalvert:

Look for a Bogen Manfrotto 3011BN Tripod with 322RC Grip Ballhead ($204, you won't regret it) and Alienbees monolights. Enough chitchat... please pass the shrimp. ;-)

Got it. Maybe I'll take the plunge and spend...spend...spend.

I would have loved to have had my 50mm 1.8 and some daylight but these dudes work in factory like, commisary with all the charm of a cinderblock. The weather was crappy too, so I had no room or time to play. Plate, shoot and go. It was a fantastic experience since the real world requires speed and accuracy. They didn't expect much and what I did was better than what they normally send out.

Here's a Pecan Crusted Tournado of Beef over Potato Hash(potato, oinion, sundried tomato and olives)with a Blackberry Sauce and Vegetable Batons.

Bad shot....great dish!

Message edited by author 2005-05-20 17:01:17.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

05/20/2005 04:56:36 PM · #9

Originally posted by Plexxoid:

... you're subject is stationary and won't be squinting or sweating from the light and heat.

Moist foods may "sweat" under hot lights, and things which are supposed to look frosty-cold will have the condensation evaporate. I think most food stylists use drops of glycerine in place of the water to avoid this.

Of course, this advice comes from an expert food stylist : )

Message edited by author 2005-05-20 17:00:19.

Plexxoid

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

05/20/2005 04:59:10 PM · #10

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by Plexxoid:
... you're subject is stationary and won't be squinting or sweating from the light and heat.

Moist foods may "sweat" under hot lights, and things which are supposed to look frosty-cold will have the condensation evaporate. I think most food stylists use drops of glycerine in place of the water to avoid this.

Oh, good point. I hadn't thought of these situations. I think if the lights are well diffused the direct heat shouldn't be a problem, but just since I bought and own them, I always use my Alienbees :)

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

05/20/2005 05:11:18 PM · #11

Originally posted by GeneralE:

I think most food stylists use drops of glycerine in place of the water to avoid this.

You're right, GE - makes for a much better photo!

05/20/2005 05:14:11 PM · #12

That's the best...

Uncle Satan's 7 Alarm Filet of Beef

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

05/20/2005 05:42:41 PM · #13

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Oh thanks, I didn't have time for lunch & now I'm hogging out on the office cookies! I'm hungry!

Slip-I love you too but please take my profile link off of your signature box before people get the wrong idea...and one more thing, what will your wife say???

Edit:Hmmmmm...it's been 36 minutes since I made this post with no response. He must be at McDonalds.

Message edited by author 2005-05-20 18:21:28.

Strikeslip

Canon EOS-5D

05/20/2005 06:44:31 PM · #14

Originally posted by pawdrix:

Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Oh thanks, I didn't have time for lunch & now I'm hogging out on the office cookies! I'm hungry!

Slip-I love you too but please take my profile link off of your signature box before people get the wrong idea...and one more thing, what will your wife say???

Edit:Hmmmmm...it's been 36 minutes since I made this post with no response. He must be at McDonalds.

Ahaha! Another tuna is hooked by the monthly gag!
:-P

TLL061

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

05/20/2005 06:49:54 PM · #15

hey steve , you are a talented guy , those students are lucky to get you

colyla

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM II

05/20/2005 06:53:37 PM · #16

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Originally posted by pawdrix:

Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Oh thanks, I didn't have time for lunch & now I'm hogging out on the office cookies! I'm hungry!

Slip-I love you too but please take my profile link off of your signature box before people get the wrong idea...and one more thing, what will your wife say???

Edit:Hmmmmm...it's been 36 minutes since I made this post with no response. He must be at McDonalds.

Ahaha! Another tuna is hooked by the monthly gag!
:-P

That is cool how you have your tagline set to do that....

05/20/2005 07:04:54 PM · #17

Originally posted by colyla:

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Originally posted by pawdrix:

Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Oh thanks, I didn't have time for lunch & now I'm hogging out on the office cookies! I'm hungry!

Slip-I love you too but please take my profile link off of your signature box before people get the wrong idea...and one more thing, what will your wife say???

Edit:Hmmmmm...it's been 36 minutes since I made this post with no response. He must be at McDonalds.

Ahaha! Another tuna is hooked by the monthly gag!
:-P

That is cool how you have your tagline set to do that....

No it isn't

PS Slip-How was the Mickey D's????

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III