Tag Archives: Lighting techniques

Lamb Roti

Lamb Roti Roti is a wonderful unleavened bread served hot from the griddle.  Along with its variations, such as phulka and chapatti, it is a staple in many parts of the world, especially the Caribbean, India and the Middle East.  … Continue reading

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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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More Digital Food Photography Book

For those of you who may have been wondering what happened to cook, shoot eat a food photographers journey, the blog it’s been a while. Where I have been you ask? I have been writing a book. I was commissioned … Continue reading

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Pork in the ‘que!

Not being from the South, I had no reference for good ole pork barbecue growing up. I mean, I am from the South of Brooklyn, NY (not to be confused with the neighborhood of “South Brooklyn,” which is actually situated … Continue reading

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Fresh Fruited Holidays

I love the Spring Holiday season. Whether I’m seated a friend’s Seder dinner for Passover, or my family’s Easter celebration, there’s a sense of renewal and rebirth that only this time of year can offer. Gastronomically speaking, that inevitably spells … Continue reading

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Some Like It Hot

Check out the Launch of our new online magazine- Heat Magazine Heat-magazine.com A magazine dedicated to the spice of life. Spicy food that is. Each week you will be delighted with stunning photography and recipes. Check it out. I like … Continue reading

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Pumpkin ‘n Kin

You run into them everywhere this time of year. Bushels and crates of brightly colored pumpkins. Walk the city streets and corner fruit & vegetable stands display them like orange floodlights you can view from blocks away. Continue reading

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Martini Madness: drink and food photography

Savored at the Commodore Club on the Queen Mary II or in the hand of Fred Astaire in a toast to his newest venture, the simple, icy cold martini has long been considered the quintessential American cocktail. It is sleek and elegant and even the conical shape of the martini glass evokes sophistication. Continue reading

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Father’s Day Favorite: Barbecued Pork Ribs

What sticks to your ribs more than . . .ribs? Dad’s going to love these meaty spice-rubbed St. Louis style spare ribs and you will, too. St. Louis style is simply spareribs with the ends trimmed. Of course, there are many styles of ribs. A nicely detailed explanation of how to select ribs can be found athttp://www.virtualweberbullet.com/ribselect.html 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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