Eighty-Third Collection

A precious olive oil with delicate and inimitable taste, produced since 1865 by Vassilakis Estate, in the respect of tradition, in Crete. Photographed outdoors, in full sun, a game of reflection to give an impression of grandeur to this good product.

Variation of game, filet and bag leg, with roasted chestnuts, fermentet Blackberry and port gastric sauce. Beautiful dish served at danish restaurant @ghrelingourmet

Matcha Lotus, Black Sesame and Valrhona Chocolate Mooncake. A special mooncake for Mid-Autumn Festival celebration this year, created by Chef Hideki Maeda of Nobu Singapore at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. As this particular delicacy is incorporating Japanese culture into a traditional Chinese, the props used are a reflection of both cultures. The golden color chosen for this scene was inspired by the luxurious lacquered gift box that came with the mooncakes.

Photo shoot of gin & orange drink by Hartwall Original Long Drink @originallongdrink . Big thanks to @originallongdrink.lv
Made with stylist @karunavolodina and @primoriga

Presto Sparkling Rosé and Sparkling Cuvée - Iced Summer Edition
Photoshoot for the US market of this sparkling wines in a can.
Icy cool

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100mm Zeiss working overtime for those details. Love the textured detail on the left side of the label. Elegant light pattern in the liquid achieved by just lighting the background just right.

One of the simplest ways to enjoy the best tastes and textures of figs is to eat them fresh on a sourdough bread toast, with a bit of a cream cheese or creamy goat cheese (of you like it) a drizzle of honey and a few rosemary leaves.

Close-up shot of berries in a bowl.
I used one artificial light source, softbox and a reflector, processed in capture one and luminar Neo.
Sony A7R3 | Sony 90MM Macro | F8 | 1/250s | ISO 500

When I picked the olives, my first thought was olive oil, how it would taste like when it’s freshly made. I was trying to visualise my thoughts in this picture, to show the context, but also to bring out the freshness and I wanted the viewer to taste the oil by just looking at the picture.

This photo was made for a wine client here in Spain. They needed something minimal but not boring, so that is when the splash took part.

This was shot for a restaurant client who wanted a dark aesthetic and a pour shot was used to highlight the matcha as well as the swirls that appear when it mixes with the milk.

Lime flavoured sparkling water surrounded by splashes of water and lime wedges. Water droplets added to the bottle, and bubbles added to the background, to further emphasise the cold sparkling bottle of water.

Watercress Custard served in an Eggshell sitting on a decorative bed of Puy Lentils. A beautifully minimal and striking dish photographed without any other props or possible distractions.

Product photo that captures the personality of the award-winning Finnish salmiakki (salty licorcie) of the brand. The shiny black packaging is tricky to capture but the end result is spotless and free form any distracting harsh highlights.

Cheat's almond croissants shot with direct light using a speedlight. They looked a little funky coming out of the oven, though delicious nonetheless, so I dressed them up a little for the photo with layers of icing sugar and more sliced almonds. Placed an empty glass jug in the top left for extra interest.

A dark and moody levitation image with predominance of red as the strongest colour. The perspective is from below to add a dramatic effect. The cut tomatoes are shot separately. The water droplets add freshness to the vegetables. A slight motion blur applied to the knife bringing in a sense of motion.

A photo for a client of a traditional Lithuanian dessert, called anthill cake. I decided to include essential ingredients of this dessert by pouring honey and using some more cranberries in the shot.

Pozole is probably the most traditional Mexican soup. It's served during celebrations and parties but it's also a big staple of everyday Mexican food. Primarily made with hominy, chicken or pork then topped with shredded lettuce, avocado, oregano, and radishes. This version was made with mushrooms, for VegNews magazine Christmas issue.

Some of my favourite photos are made after the actual shooting session. When I am cleaning and suddenly become aware of the beauty in front of me.

I made this photograph together with my work team for a biscuit maker. It is a variety of coconut flavored cookie and the theme for the setting is a tropical sensation

Fresh ripe raw figs with mascarpone cheese, almonds and honey or maple syrup in wooden tray. Sweet food ready for eat. Unsurpassed taste of autumn.

Limones deshidratados suspendidos en el aire a contraluz para resaltar la textura de la fruta. Usé hilo de pescar para colgar los limones y luego los eliminé en edición.

Studio shot and flat lay view for this image, in order to give more accent to the long shadows so typical for the "happy" hour aperitif. Again, using of analog colors with little contrast by the complementary yellow lemon.

There really is nothing better than blueberry lemon pound cake for a sweet treat.

Shot with a Nikon D850, 105mm lens and a Profoto B-1 with white umbrella.

Early morning light and the last of the mandarins off my tree. Couldn’t ask for more.
This was an extra shot in a series of black and whites I did using the same props. It ended up being my favourite on the day.

Don't you sometimes wish for a snack? I wish i had a lamp to with for these macaroons from our local provider. They have a variety of tastes and colours. Don't they look magical?

Food Styling by Elizabeth Normoyle. Shot on the Canon R5 and 100mm macro lens at f / 10. Using Club Backdrops.

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Grinding rose buds in the pestle before adding to hot brew of cherry juice. Adding of complementary colors along with play of depths add interest here.

Who loves chaas aka buttermilk? Are you a sweet lassi or spicy chaas fan? My absolute favorite is spicy masala chaas ???
Recipe:

1 small green chili
1/2 inch Ginger
Handful full of coriander leaves
1/2 cup Yoghurt
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1/2 tsp pink salt
1/4 tsp regular salt
3/4 tsp roasted Cumin seeds
1 1/2 cups Water
½ teaspoon chaat masala
Blend everything together in a blender and serve in a tall glass chilled. Garnish with coriander and chaat masala.

Baked goat cheese with fresh figs, herbs and salvia flowers. Image created for photography contest. That appetizer was shot in my studio, using back lighting.