Tag Archives: Food Photography
Behind The Scenes At Rachid Zaouia’s Recipe Book Shoot
This evening, Fota Island Resort’s executive pastry chef, Rachid Zaouia, will launch his recipe book Simply Pastry. I’ve written before that this excites me greatly. He asked me to do the photography. It was one of the best commissions I’ve … Continue reading
Filed under Dessert, Food, Food Photography, Photographs
Say Cheese
The Durrus Cheese dairy is a little off the beaten track. One of those “left-at-the-crooked-tree-and-straight-on-until-you-meet-the-moonrise” kinda places. Owner Jeffa Gill gives me simple directions over the phone. She tells me to find the post office in Durrus and pick up … Continue reading
Filed under Cheese, Food, Food Photography, It Can't All Go Right
Simply Pastry Book Launch
This arrived in my inbox this morning. It’s been a long time coming. An invitation to the launch of my first recipe book. Actually, that’s not accurate at all. The book is written by Rachid Zaouia, who is the executive … Continue reading
Filed under Dessert, Food, Food Photography
Ummera’s Gentleman
Anthony Creswell is, without a doubt, one of life’s true gentleman. Calm, warm and good humoured, he seemingly has time for everyone at any time. Certainly, he’s welcomed me on several occasions and let me photograph his smokehouse whenever the … Continue reading
Filed under Bacon, Food, Food Photography
Pitching
I mentioned before that I sent some proposals to food magazines last week about food in Ireland and Cork. No pitch is complete without pictures. Below are a couple of sample sheets that accompanied the article ideas.
Filed under Food, Food Photography, Writing
Irresistible
This has been a food-themed week – partly at least. I did a shoot on Tuesday with a terrific food company (terrific in terms of philosophy, drive, story – the works). This photograph stuck with me. It’s a grab shot … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Food Photography, Meat
Meat Photography
I’m changing direction, broadening my storytelling skills. I’m including more still life work in my portfolio, mostly food. Food really interests me. I’ve said that before. Behind the scenes, I’m working on a project that will immerse me more in … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Food Photography
Food Friday – Chocolate Drink
When you buy a tub of cocoa, you likely have one thought: hot chocolate – one of life’s great blessings. Yet, have you ever used it to make a cold chocolate milkshake in the summer? I remember growing up in … Continue reading
Food Friday – Hair Of The Dog (EmilyBoo)
Emily wanted to do a PictureBoo about the cupcakes that she made at Margaret Smith’s Umnumnum baking class. I find it hard to resist her wishes, so here it is. Listen!
