Comments on The Cooking Photographer: Fresh Pea Soup & Food Photography Thoughts

Thank-you. I know I must not be alone. I keep tell...

2010-05-21T10:50:38.840-07:00

Thank-you. I know I must not be alone. I keep telling everyone to find themselves and not always follow others. I think food photography is going to be more amazing than we ever would have guessed it could be when this happens.

Laura

I share your thoughts. I am a hobbyist and I enjoy...

2010-05-21T00:41:01.209-07:00

I share your thoughts. I am a hobbyist and I enjoy photographing food. I research on-line materials and resources to improve my photography. From what I have read so far, it seemed like shadows are a no-no in most types of photography. I can understand not wanting harsh shadows as a result of direct use of flash. But it seemed like shadows aren't acceptable when it comes to food photography.

I don't have the budget for a sophisticated studio lighting set-up so I am still experimenting on ways to eliminate shadows as much as possible in food photography.

I like your shot of the pea soup. Image looks fine to me.

I like the shadows.. and i feel everyone has their...

2010-04-17T08:59:32.968-07:00

I like the shadows.. and i feel everyone has their own style, so be it.

LOL--I don't know any of the rules so I guess ...

2010-02-13T09:18:39.835-08:00

LOL--I don't know any of the rules so I guess I should start with learning them first! And your shot is awesome, as usual. Guess I'm a fan of individual style, even if I wasn't aware!

A thicker version of this also makes a nice little...

2010-02-03T21:47:44.378-08:00

A thicker version of this also makes a nice little side dish for poultry. I like the little bit of cream you add at the end. Makes it all the more luxurious.

2010-02-02T15:35:07.025-08:00

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Fantastic advice, Laura! I loved reading your thou...

2010-02-02T12:04:08.903-08:00

Fantastic advice, Laura! I loved reading your thoughts here. I know there are "rules" in food photography and just photography in general. I like to be aware of these but I also just do what I like. I love experimenting because I enjoy learning. And, photography, like any art, really is subjective in the end. So, I usually just end up doing what makes me happy.

Music to my ears. I don't like rules, LOL! And...

2010-02-02T09:59:54.406-08:00

Music to my ears. I don't like rules, LOL! And being me, is the only person I can be!! Love the advice.

I love pea soup. Gorgeous.

2010-02-02T08:01:14.983-08:00

I love pea soup. Gorgeous.

Thanks so much for this inspiring post. As a wanna...

2010-02-02T07:18:54.527-08:00

Thanks so much for this inspiring post. As a wanna-be food photographer with minimal resources, I'm always looking at magazine photos and admiring the lighting techniques. It's good to hear a professional who doesn't feel the need to conform. Thank you!!!

Not Afraid to be me- Great title for one of my foo...

2010-02-01T21:22:18.537-08:00

Not Afraid to be me- Great title for one of my food poems! Love it...I ask hubby if I could make pea soup last week. I have VA ham and peas, but he said "uh, well..." too much hesitation, but too bad honey, you want me, you live, you eat, pea soup, LOL!

Man, girl have I been busy! Phew! I am looking forward to meeting and relaxing with some good blog foodie friends!

Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a nice com...

2010-02-01T18:05:52.287-08:00

Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment about my "Happy List" - not too sappy?
Susan

Amen sista! I say bring on the shadows. After re...

2010-02-01T07:09:48.923-08:00

Amen sista! I say bring on the shadows. After reading so many condemning posts from supposedly superior bloggers creating rules and passing judgment it is refreshing to hear someone say you can break those rules. You SHOULD break those rules!

Laura, Thanks for speaking out about photography. ...

2010-01-31T20:06:41.013-08:00

Laura,
Thanks for speaking out about photography. As a beginner, I learn try to from more experienced photographers, like you. All lesson are relevant, but not all styles fit me.
The pea soup looks delish.
Mimi

I totally agree with you. I take pictures of my f...

2010-01-31T19:51:37.103-08:00

I totally agree with you. I take pictures of my food and post them on flickr and someone told me that my photos are all underexposed! In a small way it there is a discrepancy between my screen and the internet but I actually do like to capture the mood in my kitchen the day I took the photo, whether it was overcast or late in the day. Rules are sometimes made to be broken!

I looooove your photography. Continue to go with y...

2010-01-31T18:58:54.060-08:00

I looooove your photography. Continue to go with your heart because I think you do amazing things.

Oh the color of this soup is just amazing! Looks s...

2010-01-31T18:05:39.715-08:00

Oh the color of this soup is just amazing! Looks so healthy and appetizing.

Love it! Not everything needs to be shot on a whi...

2010-01-31T15:34:34.040-08:00

Love it! Not everything needs to be shot on a white background with even morning light streaming through the window. And the pea soup looks great :)

ciao Laura!! la zuppa di piselli deve essere davve...

2010-01-31T12:05:34.076-08:00

ciao Laura!! la zuppa di piselli deve essere davvero buona!

Io non sono brava in fotografia...ma adoro cucinare...ma mio marito sta cercando un buon modello di macchina fotografica per valorizzare di più i piatti!

Oppure io cucino e tu fotografi!!!! Ok?? :)))

ciao ciao ciao!!

Maybe it's a good thing that I don't have ...

2010-01-31T08:35:51.264-08:00

Maybe it's a good thing that I don't have any formal training in food photography. I just shoot what looks good to my eye.

:)
ButterYum

Hi Everyone. I’m glad this helps you some. And Co...

2010-01-31T08:15:21.321-08:00

Hi Everyone. I’m glad this helps you some.

And Coleen, you have it all upside down. I’ve never once thought badly of your work. The opposite is true though, you’ll use something interesting in your shots, or use an angle I haven’t tried and it gives me inspiration. I learn more from you I think than you do from me.

Laura

Oooh - now I can't wait for fresh peas this sp...

2010-01-31T06:54:06.358-08:00

Oooh - now I can't wait for fresh peas this spring!

Thank you for posting this! I have been turned dow...

2010-01-31T02:53:20.689-08:00

Thank you for posting this! I have been turned down several times on some of my food photography at a food site for bloggers due to my inability to "step outside the box". They just keep refering to the problem as lighting issues. Well, I'm with you...I like my lighting issues!

And I like your beautiful soup.