Watermelon Daiquiri made with Diplomatico Rum (Venezuelan rum).
Using high speed sync to freeze flavor and freshness in the air.
This was created for a food truck client that sells New York style "Cheesecake-on-a-stick" desserts. This is their Cookies&Cream version that is topped with Nutella, and yes I got to try this cheesecake after the photoshoot. :)
Ohhh yes we love Tequila, a "Crystal Paloma". A drink with clarified tequila, lime and a bit of salt.
An imposing and elegant image with a shower of salt, using high speed sync to achieve that result.
Biscuits and cheese, served floating on a bed of flowers. This was shot for a restaurant in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. Shot with flash I really tried to copy the natural light that would appear in the restaurant during its lunch service. We had to shoot this in studio because of some restrictions.
Sometimes all you need is a small bucket of happiness. A magical taste and texture of blueberry-blackberry ice cream. Ice cream always makes things better.
Coffee Jelly. A popular jelly flavour often served as part of Japanese meal. Commonly made with instant coffee; this time I tried with Indonesian ground coffee for a stronger taste of coffee. It is then drizzled with milk.
One of the most interesting challenges for a commercial photographer is to photograph bottles, understanding the different lighting techniques is essential to achieve a good image
My very first attempt at light painting. This was done with the torch on my phone, 15sec exposure, and about 400 attempts, trying to get smooth looking circles around the glass.
For this image I wanted to do something fun with macarons, strings and having it appear as if they were "levitating". So after a few tries of different type of macarons and string colours, compositions, and post-production work; this was the final result.
“The Rosted Chicken” from the cooking academy ''La mesa del chef'' in Panama.
A dark food lighting scheme to increase the textures and drama in the image.
Scallop | 24-Month Parmesan-Reggiano Fondue | Truffle | Crispy Pancetta
Head Chef - @ch_salvo
Restaurant - @solasoho London, Soho
Tuna Tartar. Shot for a restaurant in Sandton with flash.
I love the colour pallet of this shot, soft pinks and golds. the trickiest part of this shot was getting the hard light to look natural. The dish bursts with flavours of ginger.
This picture is about the details of the grilled meat. I was trying to convey the heat, the scent, the sound and even the Maillard reaction that makes this steak so irresistibly delicious.
Cured Chalk Stream Trout, Ponzu Roe, Seaweed, Yogurt, Dill Oil and Purple Radish, dish by Michelin Star chef Michael Wignall, of The Angel at Hetton. The balance of this dish is amazing, and not only developed in the kitchen, but also on an artists pad, well it is a work of art on a plate!!
I took this photo in the middle of a cold winter, when I was missing sun, fresh fruit and colors of summer. I wanted the scene to look busy but also balanced so I left some negative space.
While waiting for the first green leaves on the trees, this green pesto spaghetti cheers you up at any time! Nobody can say no to the fresh and aromatic basil leaves and a generous amount of parmesan on al dente pasta.
Sweet Cherries in Cup. I styled these beautiful and sweet cherries tall high in a cup; then photographed them with selected focus method.
Most of my photos are preparations that I make myself, this time I saw some interesting dishes on the Internet that inspired me to make this sushi with avocado and three types of fish, absolutely delicious!!!
Just some green juice hanging out by a door. Celery only for decoration, really, I wouldn't want to spoil my juice by adding celery!!
Turkish Delight is a sweet memory. It fills all the senses. If you haven't tried it yet, it definitely should be on the list. Perfect to pair with a strong coffee.
The photo is a one-shot with a single flash as a light source and a bounce card. I've used a handful of tooth sticks and a clip holder to support the "flying" pieces. Edited in Photoshop for colour corrections and to remove the supporting elements.