Where and why you should never use a tripod for your food photography Hey, hey, hey!!! JT’s getting controversial. I’d even go as far as to say feisty. Not really, just something that came to mind after I tripped over my tripod the other day, took evasive action to avoid knocking the whole rig flying, and narrowly missed face planting … Read More
My Canon Radio 580 EXii flash for food photography
How to achieve Canon radio 580 EXii flash for food photography Good morning folks. Today I’m sharing with you how I’ve come to have Canon Radio 580 EXii flashes. I’m often asked what I use for lighting in my food photography. The first lights I bought were 4 Canon 580 EXii. If I’m honest, I didn’t really understand them but … Read More
Using your body in food photography
How using your body helps in the creative process Hi everyone. I recently read Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon. You need to read this great little book. There’s a part of the book that struck a cord for me at that moment. Here’s how that relates to me and using your body in the creative process. Let me begin by saying I … Read More
Restaurant photography: Action shots in the kitchen
Capturing action shots in restaurant photography One of my favourite parts of restaurant photography is capturing some of the kitchen action, especially when the chefs are at full steam. The kitchen is where some glorious moments live. It’s the engine room of the restaurant, where magical, culinary alchemy takes place. There are some things you should know before taking on … Read More
The Lastolite Ezybox Octa
Beautiful light comes in octagonal form with the Lastolite Ezybox Octa Hi gang, I want to share with you my recent discovery for creating beautiful light, anywhere you like, with the Lastolite Ezybox Octa. I’ve been able to create a very pleasing light with my Lastolite gear for some time now. Although I wouldn’t say it was perfect every time. … Read More
12 tales from behind the lens #12 “The Oxford Blue”
The final day of 12 tales from behind the lens with The Oxford Blue Pub Hi folks, so here we are at the end of my 12 quick snippets of 2016. What a way to close off 2016 than with 3 days of shooting at The Oxford Blue Pub in Old Windsor. I’ll be writing in more depth about … Read More
12 tales from behind the lens #9- Lastolite
Day 9 of tales from behind the lens when Lastolite came to visit After my buddy Brian Worley photographed the entire new line of Lastolite photographic kit, they were wanting to show their equipment used in food photography. Brian very kindly introduced the Lastolite guys and girls to Mrs T and myself, to be a great food photography solution for … Read More
12 tales from behind the lens #8 “Art Culinaire Magazine”
Day 8 of 12 tales from behind the lens. Cover shot for Art Culinaire Magazine Welcome back. Today we’re up to day 8 and a high point for me. The cover shot for issue #119 of Art Culinaire Magazine. I’ve already mentioned shooting for Art Culinaire magazine in my 12 tales from behind the lens. The photo which was chosen … Read More
12 tales from behind the lens #6 Champagne Spritzer
Day 6 of 12 tales from behind the lens: Peachy Champagne Spritzer Hello again and welcome to the halfway point of 12 tales from behind the lens. Today’s picture is the most delicious of drinks recipes for a Peachy Champagne Spritzer. This pretty little glass of tasty bubbles popped out of the lovely Mrs T’s imagination. We don’t do a lot of … Read More
12 tales from behind the lens #5 The Ledbury
It’s day 5 of 12 tales from behind the lens at The Ledbury I was very excited to be working with a beautiful publication, Art Culinaire Magazine from California. One of the chefs they were showcasing for issue #119 was Brett Graham, owner and chef of the 2 Michelin star, London restaurant, The Ledbury. This had been Mrs T’s absolute … Read More