An Introduction To Food Photography [For Food Photography Novices Like Me!]

Let me tell you a little something about myself. I'm a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and it's safe to assume that there were no Photography 101 or related subjects included in the curriculum back then. I have no formal or informal training about the basics of food photography, or generally photography itself. Growing up, I developed the habit of taking lots of pictures like most people do. Pictures with family, friends, special events, and the mandatory self portraits. I was snapping pictures one after the other but I did not bother checking the aesthetics. 

Truth be told I was a horrible food photographer back then, I knew nothing that there was such a thing as bad lighting, finding a good angle, and other tricks that results to those salivating photos we often see in top food blogs, recipe books, or magazines. To me, every photo was great already, that was until I bought my Canon Ixus 90 IS.

I couldn't help but compare my old Motorola L6 shots with the photos I took using my point and shoot digital camera. The lighting was better, the food looked more appealing and everything seemed a 100% better. Of course I know good photography doesn't just happen just because you have a trusty digital camera or SLR. My food photos were still sometimes unappetizing, and off, but as time passed by I exerted more effort in taking photos, and if I may boost myself up a little, I think I've improved. to prove that I'll post some samples here for you to compare.  Don't just take my word for it, I want you guys to be the critic.

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Revisiting Mey Lin Pot And Noodle House

Aside from being Japanese cuisine aficionados, BF and I have developed a love for Chinese cuisine as well (although nothing too exotic for me, I try to play it safe and common with my meat choices, thank you very much), and what better restaurant to enjoy good Chinese food than at Mey Lin Pot and Noodle House. I find out for myself that rain or shine, I always crave for their hearty noodle soups that never fails to hit the right spot.

Starbucks Coffee: Free Crème Brûlée Macchiato!

As Starbucks Philippines has announced through their Facebook Page:

We have now reached more than 400,000 likes on our page! As a way for us to say thank you, we're treating you all to something yummy! Treat a friend to a Crème Brulee Macchiato (hot or iced) and we'll treat you to a second Crème Brulee Macchiato. All you need to do is say this line to our barista "I am a Starbucks Philippines Facebook Fan". This treat will run from Oct. 26 - 28, 2010. (Note: Crème Brulee Frappuccino™ Blended Coffee is not included in this offer)                                 

Celebrating 5 Years With Chum @The Sizzlin' Pepper Steak

Last October 12, 2010 BF and I celebrated our 5th anniversary. Initially we didn't plan to dine out that day, but on the day itself, I felt that it only happens once a year and it would be great to dine out, even somewhere not so fancy since we were trying to save up. BF got his medical exam results first, that showed no adverse results so that's great news for us. Then came the hard part, DECIDING WHERE TO EAT. 

BF has been trying to play safe when it comes to restaurant and fast food choices, I on the other hand am willing to try almost anything once, and repeat if I get hooked. So the playing safe BF initially vouched for KFC, the man likes his gravy. I wasn't really feeling it since KFC branches are always crowded, noisy and somewhat unkempt, although the food is great nevertheless, I just wanted to steer clear of crowds and background noises for the day.

I was craving for rice since I only had little to eat that morning, a favorite place instantly popped into my mind, The Sizzlin' Pepper Steak! BF likes it there so he no qualms about my decision. :)

Red Kimono

I haven't really read any reviews about Red Kimono, but one fateful day I just happened to have one of my Japanese food craving modes ON, BF and I were in the UP Ayala Land TechnoHub for the 2nd time and knew that there was a Red Kimono branch there, so the adventurous foodie in me braved the unknown and tried to set my expectations not so high for fear that the experience might fail to meet my standards.

We went inside and the place was full of customers, primarily because it was lunch time. Although I think a jam packed place is a good omen to look for in gauging how good their food and services are. I love the clash of the wood and dark decors, plus the larger than life color accent photos hung up every possible corner. It really gave off the Japanese ambiance with a twist.

Yellow Cab Pizza Co.

For people working in offices 8 hours or more daily, it's just common to get so caught up in their work that's why online food ordering and speedy delivery is heaven sent, or sometimes you just go craving just because you can't get that darn awesome pizza you had out of your mind, just a few days before, courtesy of your officemate's obligatory office birthday treat.

BF and I are specially fond of Yellow Cab's New York's Finest and Brooklyn's Pizza's White Pizza(whew! that's a lot of 's!!!) because the taste is superb and delivery time is on the dot each and every order, and somehow we missed all of that since we worked at home for almost a year for a software development company just starting up.

I keep on pestering BF from time to time to grab something from Yellow Cab and maybe even finally try their famous Charlie Chan Chicken Pasta which I keep reading good comments about. So one day, he finally gave in and even paid for everything. *grin*