Photo Challenge - January 5-13 - Food

[Audrey]

This week I'm challenging you to photograph Food.
To get some ideas of how or what to take pictures of, have a look through some cookbooks or magazines.
Also, try googling food photography for some ideas.
Please post up to 3 photos(they may be framed) in the Photography Gallery (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=615).
I'm really looking forward to seeing your mouthwatering pictures! :tup:

[maryjos]

Neat challenge....this may also get me trying a few new recipes too. ;)

[bobbygrrl]

I've had a go and uploaded to the gallary http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=233106 please could you direct me to any stipulations... joining/uploading rules for the photo challenges now that I'm up for experimenting I don't want to sumit anything thats not supposed to be used.

[sammdc]

hehehe i just posted a layout off a heap of photos of food i had while in Indonesia last 2 weeks

[Audrey]

I've had a go and uploaded to the gallary http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=233106 please could you direct me to any stipulations... joining/uploading rules for the photo challenges now that I'm up for experimenting I don't want to sumit anything thats not supposed to be used.

Thanks for joining, Bobby! The rules are pretty simple: Anyone may join. You may upload up to 3 "food" photos between Jan 5-13. They may have a frame around them, but no other embellishments or anything. And they should be posted in the Photography Gallery (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=615) or they might be missed when we put them up for voting to see which is the favourite. So yours is fine. :)

[bobbygrrl]

Thank you :)

[ima]

My FIRST ENTRY (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=233303)

[SettlerScrapper]

My first photo is here (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=233380)

[Stormies r us]

My first entry is here (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=233503)

[maryjos]

I'd love some help on how to get these looking really professional. My first entry (not my first attempt though!) is here:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=233618

I have a number of other gourmet meals I often make that I think would photograph well. I don't usually prepare them just for myself, but this is a nice excuse to make an exception! But want to do a little planning to try and improve the next attempt. The main issue I'm having is the lighting, I'm trying to do shots in my dining room to use the white tablecloth but am having problems with shadows as you can see. I could use available light during the day...but anything really good I'd want to cook for dinner only (particularly meals like these that take most of the day to prepare right!) So haven't figured out yet how I can take a shot when it's pitch dark out or without getting shadows from the chandelier and/or flash. Any ideas? I do wish I had plain white plates as well, but hey, there's only so far I will go in terms of getting a good photo!

[smsherrill]

I'm not sure if this counts. The main subject is a drink. I rarely drink any alcoholic beverage......except this on occasion...LOL!!


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=233798

Here's another one from me:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=234727

[Audrey]

Mary Jo, lighting is one of the toughest things to master with food photography, especially when you can't use natural light. I think it's as difficult as portrait photography. Do you have a flash diffuser, and are you able to bounce your flash off a white ceiling or a white wall? You could try experimenting with small desk/table lamps(unless you have studio lighting already) to light the food and probably use a tripod. Definitely something I'd like to experiment with.

I thought this link was helpful:
http://www.apertureprofessional.com/showthread.php?t=3150

[Margie]

i won't pretend to be a real photographer, but i did put two in the gallery! i love my camera (nikon d40) but i just push the button! i couldn't compete with you all, even if i were allowed! :D

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/615/thumbs/164.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=233750&ppuser=3) http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/615/thumbs/237.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=233751&ppuser=3)

[maryjos]

Thanks for the ideas Audrey...yes, I use a flash diffuser and bounce it off the walls, but it's not enough to get rid of the shadows...and if I turn the overhead light off, and just use flash, even diffused it throws its own shadows. I don't own a desk lamp, but I think if I want better results I need to get one and build a little light box as well. My goal for this year was to really try new stuff with my photography (not just what I am already good at!) so this is a good place to try and start!

[Scrapping4Him]

LOL a friend of ours got us hooked on taking pictures of our meals when we go on vacations and trips. Our favorite food group is sushi :p so of course I have some sushi photos for you all.


First Entry: Sushi is da bomb! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=234225&ppuser=5602)

Second Entry: Sake (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=234226&ppuser=5602)

Third Entry: Hot Pot (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=234227&ppuser=5602)

[SettlerScrapper]

My second photo has been posted (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=234235)

[Beachcomber]

This was interesting photographing food. Here are my three food photos:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=234298
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=234299
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=234300

[Audrey]

You're all making me hungry with your delicious food photos! I love the variety!! Can't wait to see more! :)

[dawn-in-nz]

Here's three from me:-

Breakfast in Bed (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=234504)
Afternoon Tea at Raupara Watergardens (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=234505)
Brunch at Long Bay (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=234506)

[dawn-in-nz]

hehehe i just posted a layout off a heap of photos of food i had while in Indonesia last 2 weeks

Where Carolyn? You didn't give us a link and they're not in the Photography Challenges gallery.

[Katie2004]

12/1/08
here are my attempts.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=234660

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=234661

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=234662

Sony cyber shot W17
Sony H2


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/i_love_dsp.gif,

[SettlerScrapper]

Just under the wire...

My third shot is here (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=234438&nocache=1)

[Audrey]

The food challenge is now closed. Thanks so much to all who participated with so many tempting photos! You can vote for your favourite image here (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29058) until Jan 20/08. :)