“If the images that come out of your camera don’t come out like you see them in your head, you have to work harder.”
– Andrew Scrivani
New York Times photographer Andrew Scrivani came to Seattle to lead two four-hour long workshops. The events were hosted by my dear friend and Seattle Bon Vivant, Myra. I walked into the class with only my Canon Rebel, one hell of a gnarly cowlick, and a fuzzy understanding of what makes food pictures evocative.
Andrew’s got a background in teaching and, really,
it showed.
His presence was commanding. He spoke about taking photographs like I might talk about eating teeny tiny cupcakes while watching Leonardo DiCaprio in [any] film: blissfully.
Andrew is one of those people with such passion for what he does that you can’t help but feel injected with inspiration. You’re immediately unsure of your own career path, your hobbies, and what exactly it is that you’ve been doing with that camera for the past, oh I don’t know, five months?
He’s genuine. He’s true to his own artistic intuition and style. He takes the kind of food photographs I’d like to make
someday.
Here are just 15 of the valuable tips he taught me.
I concur and it was lovely to meet you!
I think you payed attention! You have the heart and soul for this! Your pics have always captivated me! :)
Going to check out those tips but can’t stop staring at that whipped cream/strawberry concoction at the moment!
Haha… was about to write the exact same thing! Gorgeous picture!!! Makes me want to run to the store A.S.A.P!!!!!!
Can’t wait to move to my new house with much more lighting, and buy some nice crops for picture taking…. yum!
I think your photos are always beautiful Andie, and it’s clear that you’ve taken Andrew’s advice. I’m bookmarking your foodista post!
Thanks for sharing the tips. Now, if only I had a good camera…
Andie,
Your comments are the best kind of thanks and a powerful motivation for me to continue to do things like workshops. Your photos here are exactly why it’s so worth it for me. They are beautiful. So well done. Thanks, Andie. Speak with you soon.
A
Thanks for sharing these great tips!!
Now this is a post I NEED…my pictures always blow!! haha!
Your pictures are always gorgeous! Thanks for posting the tips :)
Your pictures always amaze me. It must be pure inspiration and know-how on your part.
This makes me want a DSLR so badly! Yes, I know, I know, I can take nice pictures with my point and shoot, but it’s not the same! ;) What a great opportunity to sit in on those seminars!
Yumm Yumm!
How FUN! Your photos are always beautiful! I would love to sign up for a few photography workshops! Any suggestions on where to look for stuff like this?!
amazing. i think food photography is gorgeous (obviously) and its interesting to hear about it from a professional perspective.
So great to have found this! Photography tips are always more than welcome in my home. Headed to check them out now. Happy Cooking!
I can’t wait to get a SLR so I can put these tips to use! I try my best with my point and shoot…but it’s just not the same!
All I can say is GORGEOUS photos!!!!
I love these tips..my pictures come out mediocre most of the time. I love to look at pictures of food BECAUSE they look so good from the photograph. I must practice some of this advice!
Wow. Food photography can be quite tricky but all of your pics look amazing Andie. You’ve got talent.
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