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imacon


Joined: 18 Jul 2006
Posts: 126
Post Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 7:39 pm     Reply with quote

Hello,

I was approached by someone to help them with photographing food for their restaurant. Not knowing much about it, I agreed to do it. We'll will be talking about details later this week.

So here is my cry for help.

1. How much to charge?

2. Do I need tilt/shift or perspective control lens?

3. Light setup?

Right now I have DSLR with 100mm macro lens and one flash that I can fire up off-camera.

Are there any books/DVDs/etc you can recommend?

As far as I remember, someone over here was doing food photography workshops... I hope he/she will read this :)
Susan


Joined: 06 May 2005
Posts: 3672
Post Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:17 pm     Reply with quote

That would be Dave.. I am sure he will help out soon.
kenny123


Joined: 13 Aug 2005
Posts: 3635
Location: Masterton, New Zealand
Post Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:46 pm     Reply with quote

www.professionalphotography101.com
imacon


Joined: 18 Jul 2006
Posts: 126
Post Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:24 pm     Reply with quote

Found some videos on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HMAHlqm4GU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afNIRFCiKEo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFsHHPifmwY
Susan


Joined: 06 May 2005
Posts: 3672
Post Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:42 pm     Reply with quote

This is a nice podcast from forgiss / Sean and Luba Nel. They do a good job showing how to use extension tubes and flash lighting while shooting food.

Just open the file using QuickTime 7.2 with iTunes http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

http://forgiss.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=209798
hhltdave5


Joined: 20 Jun 2006
Posts: 10878
Location: Our stock and food photography books at www.rindersmithphotography.com
Post Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:43 pm     Reply with quote

Some additional information would be helpful in answering your questions. If you like PM me and I will do what I can to help.

The site that Kenny gave is a good one to help get you started.
 
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