Author: L

  • Food Photography Workshop: Tuscany

    5 nights and 4 days at il Bareto, in the hills, 14 kilometers southwest of Siena, immersing yourself in Tuscan food and photography. Il Bareto stands alone among rolling hills,…

  • Mornings are for Muffins

    Mornings are for Muffins

    I’ve been baking a lot, despite the ridiculous heat wave that Seattle has been going through. It just should not get above 90F here. We’re just not cut out for…

  • Conference: Photoshop World

    This year’s Photoshop World, in Las Vegas from September 7 through 9th, will have some sessions that could be interesting for budding food photographers. Joe Glyda is giving a live…

  • More Food Photography Tips

    If you read this blog, then you’ve certainly seen the newly posted food photography tips on 101 Cookbooks. But, just in case you haven’t, definitely head over… Heidi is definitely…

  • In the Land of Mussels and Potatoes

    In the Land of Mussels and Potatoes

    Few places in this world live up to their storybook image. Prince Edward Island, home to the rolling hills and farms of Anne of Green Gables, is one of them.…

  • Flickr Integrated Photo Editors

    Flickr Integrated Photo Editors

    If you are looking for a simple photo editor, and don’t mind the slowness of uploading your photos to a server for your quick fixes, you should give PXN8 (pronounced…

  • Frittering Your Bananas Away

    Frittering Your Bananas Away

    Yep. This is a recipe for deep fried bananas. These little crisp and moist nuggets transport you to somewhere far away and tropical. You want them served in a brown…

  • Food Styling Classes: Chicago, IL & Rotterdam, Holland

    Donna Lafferty has an updated schedule for her food styling classes. The first, in Chicago, will be Sept 19-28th. Her 2007 schedule will include classes in Rotterdam, Holland in May…

  • Photo Contest from Food & Wine magazine

    Not all the details are up yet, but it looks like Food and Wine magazine is going to be holding a food photo contest soon. Prizes include a Canon Digital…

  • Three Ways of Apricots

    Three Ways of Apricots

    How could I pass up the big grab bag of apricots when it costs almost the same as the little pints? The juicy fruits hidden away in the bag may…

  • Best of Both Worlds: Compositing Images

    Best of Both Worlds: Compositing Images

    Sometimes, I have a set image in my head when I’m stooting… I know exactly where I want the negative space, how I want the focus and blur to appear,…

  • Snozzberry? Who ever heard of a snozzberry?

    Snozzberry? Who ever heard of a snozzberry?

    A quick trip down to Columbia City farmer’s market yesterday means I am loaded up with berries (and some other goodies, like some local apricots, mini globe courgettes, and a…