My wife and I have been collaborating on these photo Essays. I actually shot this one at the same time I was shooting the Banana Muffin Essay. She was cooking while I was shooting and both series were being photographed simultaneously. The challenge was to time it out so I could capture both essays. Unlike […]
Lighting food with Strobes
Lighting trends come and go. For a few years natural light was in favor. Natural light is beautiful, requires less technical skill to use and of course much cheaper that artificial lights, however it has it’s drawbacks. The biggest negative about dealing with natural is consistency. Back in the days of film (yes, I said […]
Grilled Flank Steak Salad
Prep Time: 10 Min Cook Time: 25 Min Ready In: 35 Min Original Recipe Yield 4 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3/4 pound beef flank steak 1 (5 ounce) package spring mix salad greens 1 […]
Chicken Fried Chicken
Ingredients 30 saltine crackers 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons dry potato flakes 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 egg 1/4 cup vegetable oil 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Directions Place crackers in a large resealable plastic bag; seal bag and crush crackers until they are coarse crumbs. Add flour, […]
Basic lighting for food photography
Lighting food is tricky if you don’t know what you are doing. As a New York City Food Photographer, I have been lighting food for years and there is always something to learn. The simplest way to approach lighting is of course to use natural light. Most photographers who have never photographed food may not know […]
Real Ice vs. fake Ice
I am often asked by clients whether I prefer to shoot with real or fake ice. Often times the choice is dictated by the circumstance. For example, when I am shooting on location at a restaurant or bar, real ice is the only choice available. If I am in the studio fake ice is often […]