"FoodAndDrink,FoodPorn" news and stories

That is the title of a great article from blogger, celebrity TV chef and photographer Benjamin Christie.

He opens with "most of us don't have the time to go to great lengths to create the perfect shot, so here are a few ideas, tips and more on how you can achieve your perfect food photo" which about sums up the post - he covers the equipment he uses and the reasons why, the three types of food photography (Close in (food only) and all in focus, Close in with limited depth of field and Table setting elements providing character and a reference situation). Each has a great photograph as an illustration.

He concludes with a few hints in regards to lighting. Worth a read for all budding foodporn image takers.

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One of the many Digital Photography Blogs, in this case I Speak Film, has published a nice interview with Matt Armendariz. Who is he? He is the highly talented chap behind the Matt Bites blog that many know.

I first ran across his blog after he designed a logo for Does My Blog Look Good In This (foodporn photo competition) and was captivated by the high quality of the photographs that adorn his site. Reading the interview, it became clear why the photos are so good - Matt is a professional photographer. Working at his home studio in the Los Angeles area and on location, Matt has created images for companies such as Whole Foods and Bristol Farms.

The article is worth reading for all the tips and advice that Matt imparts.

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With such an excellent image who could not have expected Bron to win! The Does My Blog Look Good In This photo competition for July had a record number of entries all expertly handled by Grab Your Fork. The panel of judges selected this wonderful picture as the overall winner. Next months competition moves, as it does each month, to a new host and will be announced shortly.

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For all you budding foodporn snappers - how about a holiday (sorry, vacation) in Tuscany taking pics of food.

Still Life With... alerted us to the details - 5 nights and 4 days at il Bareto, in the hills, 14 kilometers southwest of Siena. Each day a different aspect of food photography and cooking is covered. The course is run by Ignacio Urquiza (aka Nacho) is an established photographer, and has published over 60 books, including several award winning cookbooks. They have been running photography workshops since 2003. Just look at the superb photos in the brochure, if you end up taking pictures as good as these it has to be money well spent.

Sadly I wont be going. The cost is just too much for a lowly scribbler. The week costs $2950 not including flight.

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The July round of every food bloggers favourite food porn competition - Does My Blog Look Good In This - has just closed. This months edition is hosted by Helen on her Grab Your Fork Blog.

She has done an excellent job in collating the 63 entires from across the world. Nip over and have a look at some mouthwatering images. There is Sicilian olives and smoked almonds by Passionate Cook, the Tartine di cioccolata con ciliegie or Small Chocolate Tarts with Cherries by Lucillian Delights and the Loose Berry Tart with Puff Pastry and Zabaglione by Bunnie Pie just for starters.

What is so great about this comp is that if you spot something delicious you can follow the links and get the recipe.

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