Tag Archives: Food
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
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
The Latest Adventures Of Bessie
Bessie and I have been down on the farm with John Tait again. In fact, we were there only this morning. These days, what with digital cameras and all, it’s the norm that photographers show their work almost instantaneously. Regular … Continue reading
Filed under Bessie, Film, Food, Leica, Rangefinder Cameras, Voigtlander Bessa-R
Awards And Angel Cake
Our daughter spent the afternoon with Margaret Smith of Umnumnum making cupcakes. She made one for me. Sometimes, I have to pinch myself to make sure I’m not just dreaming that she’s my daughter. She enriches my life every day … Continue reading
Photographing Food Honestly
While most of us eat meat, we rarely concern ourselves about the link between the meat on our plate and what it represents: the killing of animal. Most of would admit that it’s a grim thought, best avoided. Pass the … Continue reading
Filed under Food
PictureBoo – 19th May 2010
This photograph is part of an ongoing personal project at the Ummera Smokehouse near Timoleague in Co. Cork. Hit the link or the play button on the player to hear more. CorporateBoo #2
Filed under Personal Work, Photographs, PictureBoo
Ummera Revisited
There’s nothing like the sensation of a pig chewing on your boot, though there are worse things. Like the sensation of a pig chewing on your kneecap. A few days ago, I was back at the Ummera smokery to shoot … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Photographs
A Touch of Magic
Yesterday something quite wonderful happened. Out of the blue, Trish of A Touch of Magic rang up, found my house and delivered a chocolate cake. For those of you who don’t know Trish, which is presumably most of you, all … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Working with other service providers
Free Photography DOES Pay
Last week I wrote about how I am regularly approached to give my work to others in return for nothing. And about how this is usually presented to me as a wonderful business opportunity by the person requesting photographs. I … Continue reading
Filed under Business, Food, Photographs, Photography
@Ummera
Twitter is a great thing. It has helped me forge new friendships. Anthony Creswell (@ummera), who owns the Ummera smokery, is one of my new Twitter friends (twends?). That’s not to say we haven’t met face-to-face. Quite the opposite. For … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Photographs
