Hi all,
I'm looking for photographers who are interested in shooting food photographs. This is purely TFCD with the huge material and time/prep costs invloved on my part.
I am a new food stylist who needs to develope a portfolio.
I have already done simple commercial food photo jobs before (me as photographer), and have recently done a full-scale food styling assignment for the European market, but unfortunately, I may not be able to get portfolio files for myself.
What I need is to be able to concentrate on the styling, and have someone take care of the photography end of things.
While I have a desired result in mind (see: http://www.noelbarnhurst.com/), I am open to possibilities. Don't be fooled. Often, the simplest looking photo may require the most mind-boggling control of light. While I am not a master of studio lighting, I have had my fair share of art and technical directing in advertising shoots - I may be able to guide you along the way if need be but you need to know how to execute.
I am better at Western and Fine Dining gneres compared to Asian cuisine, but if the chemistry is right, I am willing to see how we can get the job done together. That's the fun part isn't it?
Please note that I am looking at a no-holds barred project. Even it's only 1 dish we do together, I want to make sure that that the pictures of that dish turns out fabulous even if it takes an entire week to do! Not to worry, the longest I've spent on one dish was 5 hours, but that was mainly because client wasn't happy with the colour of the overall photo and we had to tear the entire dish apart and re-do it.
Basically, what this means is that we have to be prepared if a lot of time will be involved, as well as suitable facilities. With all the photog and light equipment in place, expect 1 dish to take up to 4 hours (pizzas, souffles and cheese not counted - oh, you get the drift).
My side will easily take up to twice or more time than that considering that I will have to research, shop for the necessary and do the actual prep and cooking ahead of the shoot, or on location.
Excellent food photography dosn't require many lights, but a very good understanding of light, and quite a lot of little stands and clamps as well as a fair bit of space to shoot properly. Air-conditioned facilities are a MUST. It would be great if there is a workable kitchen on the premises, but no worries if not. I know what to do ahead.
If you're up to this challenge, I can guarantee you I will put in everything that I can to make this work out for both parties.
In the spirit of transparency, both parties will be allowed to use any of the final photos for portfolio purposes, and yes, that means commercial advertisement of ones' skills and abilities.
If you've read this far, feel comfortable and are really interested, please feel free to e-mail me at tastygrumps@gmail.com I am open to possibilities.
CHEERS and LOOKIN FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU SOON!
p.s. While I am a food stylist, and not a prop or set stylist (they are all different specialties), I am able to put together simple sets if you have the props. It would be great if you have lots of different cloths and crockery, but I'm willing to see what I can gather on my end, or purchase, even from overseas, if necessary, to get the project done.
p.p.s. I'm sorry if that explanation was a little long, but excellent results require a great deal of attention to details. I am sure you can appreciate this.
I'm looking for photographers who are interested in shooting food photographs. This is purely TFCD with the huge material and time/prep costs invloved on my part.
I am a new food stylist who needs to develope a portfolio.
I have already done simple commercial food photo jobs before (me as photographer), and have recently done a full-scale food styling assignment for the European market, but unfortunately, I may not be able to get portfolio files for myself.
What I need is to be able to concentrate on the styling, and have someone take care of the photography end of things.
While I have a desired result in mind (see: http://www.noelbarnhurst.com/), I am open to possibilities. Don't be fooled. Often, the simplest looking photo may require the most mind-boggling control of light. While I am not a master of studio lighting, I have had my fair share of art and technical directing in advertising shoots - I may be able to guide you along the way if need be but you need to know how to execute.
I am better at Western and Fine Dining gneres compared to Asian cuisine, but if the chemistry is right, I am willing to see how we can get the job done together. That's the fun part isn't it?
Please note that I am looking at a no-holds barred project. Even it's only 1 dish we do together, I want to make sure that that the pictures of that dish turns out fabulous even if it takes an entire week to do! Not to worry, the longest I've spent on one dish was 5 hours, but that was mainly because client wasn't happy with the colour of the overall photo and we had to tear the entire dish apart and re-do it.
Basically, what this means is that we have to be prepared if a lot of time will be involved, as well as suitable facilities. With all the photog and light equipment in place, expect 1 dish to take up to 4 hours (pizzas, souffles and cheese not counted - oh, you get the drift).
My side will easily take up to twice or more time than that considering that I will have to research, shop for the necessary and do the actual prep and cooking ahead of the shoot, or on location.
Excellent food photography dosn't require many lights, but a very good understanding of light, and quite a lot of little stands and clamps as well as a fair bit of space to shoot properly. Air-conditioned facilities are a MUST. It would be great if there is a workable kitchen on the premises, but no worries if not. I know what to do ahead.
If you're up to this challenge, I can guarantee you I will put in everything that I can to make this work out for both parties.
In the spirit of transparency, both parties will be allowed to use any of the final photos for portfolio purposes, and yes, that means commercial advertisement of ones' skills and abilities.
If you've read this far, feel comfortable and are really interested, please feel free to e-mail me at tastygrumps@gmail.com I am open to possibilities.
CHEERS and LOOKIN FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU SOON!
p.s. While I am a food stylist, and not a prop or set stylist (they are all different specialties), I am able to put together simple sets if you have the props. It would be great if you have lots of different cloths and crockery, but I'm willing to see what I can gather on my end, or purchase, even from overseas, if necessary, to get the project done.
p.p.s. I'm sorry if that explanation was a little long, but excellent results require a great deal of attention to details. I am sure you can appreciate this.
