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Microstock Photography Forum - General => Off Topic => Topic started by: Phil on March 01, 2008, 05:53

Title: dont think I should be a food photographer
Post by: Phil on March 01, 2008, 05:53
hmm, I dont think food photography is a good choice for me.  Realised tonight between my eating, and my giving to everyone else I have wiped out over half the easter eggs before I finished with the photos! LOL going to have to buy some more tommorrow, oops :)
Title: Re: dont think I should be a food photographer
Post by: fullvalue on March 01, 2008, 09:02
I have that problem with money.  I tend to spend my props before I get a chance to shoot them.  ;D
Title: Re: dont think I should be a food photographer
Post by: snoozle on March 01, 2008, 09:38
That's why there's no pictures of alcohol in my portfolio, only empty glasses.  ::)
Title: Re: dont think I should be a food photographer
Post by: vonkara on March 01, 2008, 12:43
I also have this problem whit food photography.  I don't want to start making some in afternoon just to shoot it. Then I will waste the food, because I don't want to invent an afternoon meal...not healthy
Title: Re: dont think I should be a food photographer
Post by: Seren on March 01, 2008, 13:06
I also have this problem whit food photography.  I don't want to start making some in afternoon just to shoot it. Then I will waste the food, because I don't want to invent an afternoon meal...not healthy

Shoot at night then.  :D

Use a flash to recreate natural light.
Title: Re: dont think I should be a food photographer
Post by: cathyslife on March 01, 2008, 13:32
I can't wait for spring so I can go outside and shoot. I've been shooting food in studio all winter and I think I've gained 20 lbs....not from shooting it of course, but I was taught not to be wasteful...have to eat what I cook!
Title: Re: dont think I should be a food photographer
Post by: hd on March 02, 2008, 10:26
I've had the same issue - only it's the rest of the house eating my "props"! ;)

I've had good luck with calling up some friends before an afternoon shoot and inviting them over for some prop-leftover parties. They love free food. I love not wasting all the leftovers. Keeps me on schedule too - I know I've got hungry mouths to feed.  ;D