After speaking to Steve about working on my food photography skills he feels that I should be conscious to keep the style that I have produced for the Eden project images. I agree with him, this means working in precise ways, keeping the soft focus and using natural light. This could prove difficult on days of bad weather but I will need to work on manipulating the light I have available at each shoot using a variety of props such as reflectors, white screens or foil boards.
I have a few clients in mind that I am thinking about approaching but before I do that I am researching photographers work that I find inspirational to gain ideas. Jonathan Gregson is a food photographer and has produced images for Jamie Oliver's magazine. I like the layout, design and style of jaime magazine. This was the look and feel that the Eden project were seeking when I was photographing there product shots.
Jonathan's photography is contemporary and relaxed. I like the tones within his work and his use of props complement the shoot rather than deter from its focus.
Things I need to think about:
Where to source props
How to guarantee correct lighting
Composition
Timing
Hi
ReplyDeleteFor this work you are researching fine, do the same for your portraits as you have done here.
These images will direct you , but you need to be doing much more research and loading it onto your blogs, etc...
Steve