09/12/2021
GROWTH.
It happens, but not overnight. In January 2017, I realized I had an interest in food photography, but had no experience as a food blogger or anything of that sort. After reaching out to several bakeries and restaurants asking if I could take photos of their menu items for “portfolio building,” Sister Honey's was kind enough to tell me yes.
I brought in my limited “props” I had at the time, which was literally these paper sheets designed to look like different wood grain countertops, and carefully arranged a few cupcakes using gloved hands. And you know what? I was freakin’ proud of the shots I got. It was a brand new subject matter for me, but I loved it enough that it prompted me to go down the path of becoming a food photographer.
Since then, I’ve watched a handful of webinars on the topic, invested in the restaurant photography course by Foodtography School (who I credit with much of my knowledge now), and I’ve practiced, practiced, practiced. Yesterday I swung back by the same bakery and bought a couple cupcakes with the intent of seeing how much I’ve grown. Hopefully it’s clear by looking at these photos that I understand my camera and how light works much more now than I did almost five years ago.
Same subject, close to the same 3 angles, over four and a half years apart. (First three photos are January ‘17, last three were shot yesterday.)
By the way, that cupcake was just as delicious as it looks. 😋
