So it happened! Our first workshop! Those of you who know me, I love to cook, I love to eat. There is no secret about that. Just check out my instagram feed. 😛 I thought of this idea of inviting few of my friends over so we can cook together, share our favorite recipe and have a little taste table to share our dish and dine together. I decided to do a banchan (Korean side dishes) workshop because I cook Korean food the most at home and had few tricks up on my sleeves to share. Here are just a few snaps from the event.
We had few dishes that we cooked during the workshop with a demo from three people (myself and two other
ladies) and I asked few other ladies to bring already-made dishes from home to share. We had plenty to eat and also was able to take some home in our goodie bag.
Here is my two “acting” chefs for the day. ;D
I rented a kitchen and gallery hall at Studio One (in Tesmecal, Oakland).
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Food photography is main stream in our feed these days. It seems to be the most common interest
that people have about sharing. And taking a good food photo with your phone isn’t easy.
Here are 7 best tips I’ve seen and learned from the very best Rick Poon (Los Angeles photographer).
His feed always inspire me to take better food photos.
1. WINDOW LIGHT IS YOUR FRIEND.
“When making reservations or before seated, ask for a table or seat by the window.
The soft, diffused light will make just about anything look tasty. ” _@rick_poon (Los Angeles photographer)
2. SHOOT FROM ABOVE.
“The wide angle lens in most phones is ideal for shooting food from above.”
_@rick_poon (Los Angeles photographer)
3. NOT EVERYTHING LOOKS GOOD FROM TOP-DOWN.
“Sometimes food looks better straight on or at a slight angle. When shooting a subject straight on,
try flipping your camera upside down so the camera is at the bottom of your phone, instead of the top. This helps reduce the distortion caused by the wide angle lens.” _@rick_poon (Los Angeles photographer)
4. A LIGHT TOUCH IS BEST.
“Food looks less appetizing with stark, high-contrast filters. The VSCOcam app lets you adjust each
filters intensity for a natural look.” _@rick_poon (Los Angeles photographer)
5. VARY YOUR SHOTS.
“Photography is about telling a story. Share your entire experience by mixing food photos with interior/
exterior shots – walls, tables, chairs etc. A lively bar or an open kitchen is always great subject.
_@rick_poon (Los Angeles photographer)
6. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!
“Don’t be afraid to show people digging in. A busy scene is a happy scene.”
_@rick_poon (Los Angeles photographer)
7. BE SELECTIVE.
“You don’t have to post everything. If you have multiple shots of a subject, pick the best one.
If you’re not happy with a photo, don’t post it.” _@rick_poon (Los Angeles photographer)
FEW MORE TIPS FROM ME!
+ Try to picture your shot in your head before taking the picture. It will help you to shoot quickly
without holding the phone up too long.
+ Don’t mind what other people think about putting your phone up above the table or getting up
from the table to take a shoot. It’s going to look ridiculous anyways. 😛
All photo credit to @rick_poon on instagram.
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Am I the only one smiling here? Everyone else looks so serious. Let’s do it again! Bring on the Banchan Workshop #2!
