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Handmade Cheese Ravioli

  Aside from being utterly delicious, ravioli are fun to make. Here is a pillowy three-cheese version.  They freeze perfectly, so make enough for another meal. Basic Egg Pasta (yield: 1 ½ lbs. dough)  3 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour … Continue reading

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Strawberry Jam A Photo Essay By Bill Brady Food Photographer

My wife and I have been collaborating on these photo Essays. I actually shot this one at the same time I was shooting the Banana Muffin Essay. She was cooking while I was shooting and both series were being photographed … Continue reading

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Emeril’s Crown Roast of Lamb Recipe

Ingredients 2 trimmed racks of lamb, 1 1/2 to 2 pounds each Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup Creole mustard 2 sticks of butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup finely minced onions 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/4 cup finely … Continue reading

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Why is food photography so expensive?

Food photography can be very expensive depending on who is shooting. Photographers set their own rates and there is no standard. It’s not a level playing field. Continue reading

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Lighting food with Strobes

Lighting trends come and go. For a few years natural light was in favor. Natural light is beautiful, requires less technical skill to use and of course much cheaper that artificial lights, however it has it’s drawbacks. The biggest negative … Continue reading

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Grilled Flank Steak Salad

Prep Time: 10 Min Cook Time: 25 Min Ready In: 35 Min Original Recipe Yield 4 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading

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Chicken Fried Chicken

Ingredients 30 saltine crackers 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons dry potato flakes 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 egg 1/4 cup vegetable oil 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Directions Place crackers in a large … Continue reading

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Basic lighting for food photography

Lighting food is tricky if you don’t know what you are doing. As a New York City Food Photographer, I have been lighting food for years and there is always something to learn. The simplest way to approach lighting is of … Continue reading

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Real Ice vs. fake Ice

I am often asked by clients whether I prefer to shoot with real or fake ice. Often times the choice is dictated by the circumstance. For example, when I am shooting on location at a restaurant or bar, real ice … Continue reading

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Are you ready for a food photographer?

Choosing a food photographer can be an intimidating process. If you have never done a food shoot and are contemplating one here are some things to consider. If you are on the fence about whether you need a food shoot … Continue reading

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