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01/21/2007 12:36:53 PM · #1
As some of you may have seen/ignored a thread I posted yesterday with some food shots, I though I'd do a follow up, with a shot I took this morning. I had more time to set it up, as opposed to the rushed stuff I got the other day.

I used Michael Ray's Cheescake shot as a model because I think his lighting technique is exquisite. I also like the way he zig zags his background props. I wish I had more props to play with and there was no mint at the market today ...woulda look awesome with some fresh mint.

Check it out.



Message edited by author 2007-01-21 12:38:54.
01/21/2007 01:25:12 PM · #2
Quit that... I'm trying to be on a diet! :-)

Lighting looks nice.
01/21/2007 01:27:37 PM · #3
Mmmmmm, cheeeeesecake! Like the lighting, and the BG. Munus 1 point for "no llama."
01/21/2007 01:28:12 PM · #4
I like that, looks better than a lot of the shots you posted yesterday. I think it could still use a touch more (very minimal) DOF and some sharpening though ;)

01/21/2007 01:28:28 PM · #5
Nice shot and lighting, shame the cheesecake look like stodgy scrambled eggs.
01/21/2007 01:29:54 PM · #6
Very nice. I've always been fascinated by food photography, but have never tried it myself.

I bet it would make for a fun challenge. Lets do it in a few months. When I have more time. After I've helped my in-laws move to their new condo, gotten my daughter enrolled in college and fixed everybody's computers for them. Lets say, maybe June or so....
01/21/2007 01:31:15 PM · #7
Llama, llama!
Looks scrumptious! Lighting is great. I think you should have left in more of the bottom of the plate though.

Message edited by author 2007-01-21 13:32:38.
01/21/2007 01:39:11 PM · #8
i think the on the fly shots were better than this considering you had the time to set this one up...

i don't like how the tip of the slice of cheese cake is clipped off or the rasberry sauce for that matter. i also think the eye is drawn away from the subject and into the background.

here is an article that might be useful:
from studio photography


01/21/2007 01:47:20 PM · #9
I think the lighting is much better here than in the shots from yesterdays thread. The things that I don't like about the photo are more the fault of whoever did the cooking. I'd love to see more of these food shots as you get around to them!
01/21/2007 02:04:37 PM · #10
hey Pawdrix, this shot is so much better than the ones you posted just yesterday! And I agree with someone's post that there needs to be more foreground and less of the raspberries in the background. Really great lighting..nice job mate!
01/21/2007 02:17:13 PM · #11
Michael Ray is living my dream! *sigh*
01/21/2007 02:22:48 PM · #12
Originally posted by Tlemetry:

Michael Ray is living my dream! *sigh*


What's stopping you from photographing food? Got to start somewhere right?

Anyway WHY does his web site resize my browser... that leaves a bit of a bad taste in MY mouth.
01/21/2007 02:23:12 PM · #13
Excellent photo, cheesecake looks delicious!!! (my favourite dessert btw)
01/21/2007 02:53:49 PM · #14
I am trying. Its my theme of the week blog.
blog spot
I have a long way to go to get that good!

I wrestled with the resizer myself till I realized its designed that way in the code.


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01/21/2007 02:55:40 PM · #15
I fixed a few things (twice, since the OP and original image/edit). Luckily, only 3 viewers saw the first pic.

For starters, I used a sharper image, changed the crop to give a bit more space at the bottom, sharpened it up a dash more and added some brightening, saturation and contrast.

Oh...one last thing for the record: The Cheesecake was soft and fluffy. Difficult for the people at the shop to cut not to mention the plastic container it came in was a little to small to fit it. So, those of you that have issues with the shape or look...go past that.

It tasted GREAT!!!

Message edited by author 2007-01-21 15:33:11.
01/21/2007 04:06:41 PM · #16
Hey Steve! Enough already! Between you and Tlemetry I am piling on the pounds having to eat after all of these glorious food shots. Spare a thought for the weak willed, comfort eaters out here!

Brilliant, mate.
01/21/2007 04:11:27 PM · #17
Have left a comment.
01/21/2007 08:06:46 PM · #18


Thanks for the comments and all the views.

Here's a few more from today.

Bon Appetit!

01/21/2007 08:13:43 PM · #19
Steve, your threads are making me FAT :-) I eat after each time you post.
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