Recently, I've been falling in love with food photography. Eating food and taking pictures are two of my favorite hobbies so, it made sense to mash them together. When I was younger, being a chef and owning a restaurant was a dream of mine. Seeing people's faces light up at the sight of a delicious meal brings a smile to my face. That dream may have become a reality if the cleanup process was more fun. That said, the culinary arts have such an eye-catching medium that allows individuals to interact with it in a way that no other art form does. A chef knows they have succeeded when they present their meal with a beautiful presentation of a dish that has exquisite taste. When it comes to food photography, I believe the photographer's job is to photograph the dish or beverage in a way that catches the audience's eye and makes them want the subject.
I want to capture every delicious shot possible, showing my audience the most appealing parts of the subject using creative placement and camera angles. This particular shot was taken at a food competition from my job last year. It was a s'more cake topped with chocolate syrup, crushed up gram crackers, and whipped icing. It was to die for!
My aunts made these heavenly lemon cupcakes that were the best desserts at my cousin's wedding reception. My goal was to capture the expertly handcrafted desserts in a way that looked glamorous and appealing to the eye.
Having a background as a short-lived barista, I decided to make this beauty. This was a chocolate and caramel mocha that tasted divine! I'm still learning how to properly decorate my drinks. However, I am ecstatic with how these photos came out. It is a great deal to have the opportunity to shoot my coffee and drink it too.
Food photography is a hobby I didn't think I'd ever fall into. Cooking and picture taking are two hobbies that mesh well together. These hobbies give me a chance to explore in a way that other areas of photography never could. It's also nice to be able to eat all my creations after I capture them on camera. Please enjoy all the wonderful photos I've included below. I look forward to sharing all my dishes soon!
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Credits:
All photos done by Michael Frost