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N1 Food Photographer of 2017

Jodi Hinds

London

Photos participating in the competition

Bavette Tartare from the talented kitchen @simpsons_restaurant<br /> Chefs: @luke.tipping <br /> Restaurant: @simpsons_restaurant<br /> Photographer: @jodihindsphoto
Chefs Ryan Simpson & Liam Trotman opened Orwells in May 2010 and have gone from strength to strength. This dish is a rabbit dish with brussels and seasonal vegetables captured for feature for Seasoned by Chefs.<br /> <br /> Restaurant: Orwells At Shiplake, @orwellshiplake<br /> Chefs: Ryan Simpson, @chef_simpson <br /> Publication: Seasoned by Chefs @seasonedbychefs<br /> PR: @cuffcomms<br /> Photographer: @jodihindsphoto
Chefs Ryan Simpson & Liam Trotman opened Orwells in May 2010 and have gone from strength to strength. This dish is a gorgeous beef & lobster dish captured for feature for Seasoned by Chefs.<br /> <br /> Restaurant: Orwells At Shiplake, @orwellshiplake<br /> Chefs: Ryan Simpson, @chef_simpson <br /> Publication: Seasoned by Chefs @seasonedbychefs<br /> PR: @cuffcomms<br /> Photographer: @jodihindsphoto
Peyton & Byrne's newly refurbished National Gallery Cafe in London's Trafalgar Square is a sight to behold. As is their new menu of loveliness. <br /> <br /> This is a delicious breakfast dish of simple grapefruit, orange, pomegranate & mint. <br /> <br /> Restaurant: @NationalCafeUk<br /> Owners: @PeytonandByrne @Oliverpeyton<br /> Photographer: @Jodihindsphoto
It's almost Christmas and these chocolate tarts set the scene. The really talented Andy Blas, expert patisserie chef from Cafe Royal, London. This was shot for a lovely feature in Seasoned by Chef Magazine. I just love the silkiness of the chocolate edge...but then, I would - the sweet tooth in me had to be restrained when I shot it.<br /> <br /> Photographer: @jodihindsphoto<br /> Magazine: @seasonedbychefs<br /> Chef: Andy Blas
Chefs Ryan Simpson & Liam Trotman opened Orwells in May 2010 and have gone from strength to strength. This dish is a gorgeous beef & lobster dish captured for feature for Seasoned by Chefs.<br /> <br /> Restaurant: Orwells At Shiplake, @orwellshiplake<br /> Chefs: Ryan Simpson, @chef_simpson <br /> Publication: Seasoned by Chefs @seasonedbychefs<br /> PR: @cuffcomms<br /> Photographer: @jodihindsphoto

About Jodi

Jodi Hinds is an award winning food photographer. Her work reveals an affinity for colour, texture and detail. Known for her passionate and meticulous approach, Jodiโ€™s work stands out ensuring she is sought after by publishers, brands and restaurateurs alike.

Participation dates

Collections13 โ€” 24

16 Oct.2016

20 Oct.2017

Winners in 2017

Natalia Mantur

Poland ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Jacky Huang

Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Lisa Rees

The United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Larry Hanna

The United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Elisabet Gabrielsson

Sweden ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช

Top 30 photographers of 2017

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59 photos, Number One

Past engagement

59 photos, Number One

Past engagement

This is a rolled rib of delicious beef shot on set with Field & Flower for their upcoming new website. Some lovely marbling and texture shows off the quality of the cut - really gorgeous!<br /> <br /> Company: Field & Flower (http://www.fieldandflower.co.uk) new site coming soon! IG: @fieldandflower<br /> Stylist: the very fabulous Juliet Baptiste-Kelly @julietbk<br /> Photographer: @jodihindsphoto<br />
Another joy from the kitchen of Chef Adam Bennett at The Cross Michelin starred restaurant in Kenilworth, England. It's a simple butternut squash, pear and seeds salad but with a combination of colours, textures and flavours that stand out from this talented chef!<br /> <br /> Restaurant: The Cross IG:@thecrossatkenilworth<br /> Chef: Adam Bennett<br /> Photographer: @jodihindsphoto<br /> Stylist: Chef & Photographer<br />
Another creation from the talented Adam Bennett - this time a roast duck with roast vegetables - now this is what you want for Thanksgiving or Christmas, a nice change from turkey perhaps?! Love the surface texture too - gorgeousness!<br /> <br /> Restaurant: Michelin starred The Cross: IG @thecrossatkenilworth<br /> Chef: Adam Bennett<br /> Photographer: @jodihindsphoto - www.jodihinds.com Represented by Hancock & Handsome
It's almost Christmas and these chocolate tarts set the scene. The really talented Andy Blas, expert patisserie chef from Cafe Royal, London. This was shot for a lovely feature in Seasoned by Chef Magazine. I just love the silkiness of the chocolate edge...but then, I would - the sweet tooth in me had to be restrained when I shot it.<br /> <br /> Photographer: @jodihindsphoto<br /> Magazine: @seasonedbychefs<br /> Chef: Andy Blas
Such a lovely dish from Chef Luke Tipping from Michelin starred Simpsons Restaurant, Birmingham England. Lovely scallop dish with flowers and shells (though I don't think eating the shells is recommended.<br /> <br /> Chef: Luke Tipping @luketipping_ Twitter: @LukeTipping1<br /> Restaurant: Simpsons, Birmingham -IG: @simpsons_restaurant Website: www.simpsonsrestaurant.co.uk<br /> Photographer: @jodihindsphoto www.jodihinds.com
This was taken with executive pastry chef Andy Blas - such a simple, elegant chocolate torte with all the beautiful embellishment of silver leaf and nuts.<br /> <br /> It was for a commission by the wonderful Seasoned by Chefs magazine who I love shooting for.<br /> <br />
A Christmas feast created at the lovely Bronte Restaurant on the Strand. All the richness of a beautiful duck dish, a stunning fish dish with beetroot jus and the trimmings of good wine, roasted parsnips and baby potatoes.<br /> <br /> Restaurant: @bronte_london<br /> Photographer: @jodihindsphoto
Mince pie flavoured macaroons - now there's Christmas in a mouthful!<br /> Stunning pastry chef, Andy Blas created these beauties<br /> <br /> Magazine: Seasoned by Chefs @seasonedbychefs<br /> Photographer: @jodihindsphoto
Chocolate on chocolate with sugared berries and compote - lovely velvety textures added to a lovely Christmas setting.<br /> <br /> Taken at Bronte Restaurant, The Strand @bronte_london<br /> Photographer: @jodihindsphoto
Team Lexington are all about big, bold, seasonal flavours and this polenta dish is topped with roasted squash, chargrilled corn, grilled asparagus and kale. Head chef <br /> <br /> Kitchen: Lexington Catering @lexyfood<br /> Chef: Rob Kirby @rob_kirbydeliciousgifts<br /> Photographer: @jodihindsphoto
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42 photos, TOP3

Past engagement

42 photos, TOP3

Past engagement

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31 photos, TOP3

Past engagement

31 photos, TOP3

Past engagement

The picture presents a red currant pie with chocolate, something that makes me feel a little bit better while thinking about those long cold evenings... And it is also my favourite way of using enamel mugs!
Sweet potato and pumkin soup, decorated with sunflower seeds and fresh mint - the idea behind the picture was to present food in a natural way.
Sometimes the simplest things are the best things at the same time, so we shouldn't always go for everything fancy and complicated... The idea was to show beauty in simplicity.
The picture was taken for Emalco Enamelware Company and presents an Apple And Pumpkin Pie baked in an enamel mug. The idea was to present other ways of using enamel mugs and what better way to use them if not in baking? :)
The picture was taken for the needs of Emalco Enamelware Company. The idea wad to present another way of using their producs in our daily life.
Delicious creamy soup with a touch of sea salt and fresh mint leaves as a perfect winter meal - the picture will be featured in the cook book :)
Lemon-lavender shortbread cookies, delicious and gluten-free, an absolute must try!!!<br /> The picture will be featured in a cook book.
For me, a burger is all about comfort...<br /> There's something awesome about how it stands right up alongside hop flavors, which add all the bitterness you need to balance out all of that umami.<br /> <br /> Just imagine... Delicious carbonized edges of the burger, fresh tomatoes, some seeds, rich sauces and light-bodied beer, like my favourite Cechowe, to refresh - to me it's perfectly clear you will not find a better match. <br /> <br /> And, luckily, you'll be able to get this awasome burger recipe soon, as the picture was a part a cookbook photoshoot.
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27 photos, TOP5

Past engagement

27 photos, TOP5

Past engagement

Celebrating the spirit and colors of the fall season, roasted veggies of brussels sprouts and sweet pumpkins fragrantly flavored with garam masala spice, honey and dijon mustard and then tossed with wild rice and sprinkles of bacon bits. A dressing of creme fraiche whisked with lemon juice is a must on top!
A stack of fluffy banana bread pancakes with morsels of mini chocolate chips mixed in is a favorite weekend breakfast choice in the house. Top these pancakes off with slices of bananas, honey roasted pecans and lots...lots of Nutella sauce drizzles. I shot this image to showcase the delicious texture and the taste of each element of this morning ensemble.
A super healthy tuna poke bowl with chunks of fresh yellow tail tuna, seaweed and pickled cucumbers on top of a bed of steamed riced cauliflower. The finishing touch is the avocado rose, fish roe and spicy mayonnaise and sesame seeds to complement the main ingredients with a contrast of colors and flavors.
Dreamy pull apart cinnamon pecan rolls take the center stage in this picture. I just love the scrumptious texture of the pillowy dough and the mouthwatering butter-sour cream vanilla icing that graces on top of each of these bundles of joy.
A cozy breakfast for wintery mornings is captured with this warm and hearty chai-spiced porridge adorned with slices of persimmon, chunks of banana, pan toasted sunflower seeds and goji berries. The fur throw backdrop adds a touch of elegance, texture, and accentuates that warm and fuzzy feeling.
I wanted to capture the motion of falling snow by sprinkling fine coconut shreds onto this plateful of chocolaty ginger garam masala balls infused with rum. It is wonderful to introduce this holiday spirit on my table.
A melt in your mouth braised chicken pieces dish gets its glamour from the winter citrusy ruby red grape fruit cream glaze and caramelized fennel. The beautiful colors and the rich flavors yields a simple sophistication that calls for many returns to the dining table.
This is a moody still life of bread wreath with a beautiful touch of the satin ribbon bow. The light reflecting off and the folds in the ribbon introduce a sense of movement to this otherwise static shot. The dusting of flour encircling the wreath adds a wintry snowy and dreamy vibe to the image.
The scrumptious olive oil orange bundt cake takes the center stage in this image. The twinkling of the eucalyptus leaves in the back ground and the champaign glasses nearby complete the scene with a festive holiday vibe.<br />
Nothing beats a loaf of heart warming home made bread on the table. The rustic Italian Semolina bread with its light texture and golden palette.
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25 photos, TOP5
Ingredients for one of my favorite quick meals - mussels dijonnaise. Mussels, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, shallots & parsley. Dijon mustard and sauvignon blanc bring out the flavor.
This was my breakfast - blueberry pancakes. All of my photographs are of meals and desserts that I've cooked or baked myself that slowly get cold while I monkey around with presentation, exposure and composition. Sometimes hunger takes over and depletes whatever patience or artistic inspiration I may have had up until that point and that's what happened with these flapjacks. I hadn't eaten since lunch the previous day so I destroyed these pancakes. I don't even remember using a fork.
This was my dinner and was taken at my home near a window on a foggy afternoon. It was lamb and beef meatballs braised in marinara sauce.
I took this in the process of dipping pecan & cranberry biscotti into melted chocolates. I included the recipe for anyone interested.
The finished product - biscotti with pecans and dried cranberries garnished with melted chocolates and ground pecans. I enjoyed them dipped in coffee followed by a nice nap.
Fruit galette w/nectarines, blueberries, raspberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I was too lazy to make a pie so I made this galette instead. I'm not sure why galettes aren't more common since they're so easy to make & delicious.
Me playing around with a kitchen torch for a shrimp bisque with roasted red bell peppers. It added a smoky flavor to everything and I loved it.
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20 photos, TOP10
This is a Gingerbread Chia Pudding with lingonberries. Perfect for christmas breakfast or for a in between meals "mellanmรฅl" as we say in sweden
This is a delicious fast making soft gingerbread cake with gorgonzola cheese, cream cheese and roasted pine nuts and fresh oranges on the side. A perfect mingel dish at a christmas party
This is a biscotti with other flavours than the common Italian biscotti. This biscotti is for the one who choose the more healthy path for the moment or as a lifestyle with no gluten and with slower carbs and who still want to have the great yummie taste of a cake. This biscotti is loaded with roasted almond flour and peanuts and coated with lovely dark chocolate and more peanuts, so actually it is not only for the healthy life, it is as well for every one who love a good bit of a cake.
รŒ Think it always is a good feeling to cook for my loved ones for Valentines day. This is the starter with butter fried scallops, cauliflower puree, truffle vinegar, pea and basil puree and Russian salmon roe for the three-course dinner. The result was satisfying for both eyes and the taste buds
Instead of the mosty common croquette, potato croquette, I made panko fried rice croquettes with taste of fresh ginger and shallots
Like the cartoon character Popeye I do really like spinach soup. It is a healty and well tasting soup that goes well with eggs. Perhaps it is a wonder soup that makes you strong as a super person like Popeye when hi is eating it or maybe it is only in the cartoon world
Sometimes you just need an Egg Nog and this was one of those days. This creamy egg nog is served ice cold and with the Swedish liqueur Punsch, that is sweet and has a taste of arrak and itยดs really really yummie. And on the top floats a lot of poppy seeds for a little crunchy effect
This is a fresh, really delicious and healthy cucumber & mint pannacotta with whitefish roe. It`s a perfect starter for an nice dinner or you can serve it with success at the spring buffet. The recipe is to find at www.elisagoodfood.se
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14 photos, TOP10

Past engagement

14 photos, TOP10

Past engagement

Photography is all about light, shadows and colors. Had some photography fun blending background colors, creating bokeh while focusing on the rim salt, during the Editorial photo-shoot for DiningOutSD at the colorful 'Casa De Reyes' in Old Town. It's part of the historic Fiesta De Reyes complex in San Diego.
Bread & Cie presenting pistachio & peach Parisian Macarons along with Almond cookies at the 14th Annual 'Celebrate the Craft' festival that happened at 'The Lodge at Torrey Pines' in La Jolla, San Diego.
Playing around with some random captures while on an Editorial photo-shoot assignment for DiningOutSD at the colorful 'Casa De Reyes' in Old Town. It's part of the historic Fiesta De Reyes complex in San Diego.
Flight of Andrea's dark chocolate truffles (Sea Salt Cognac, Ginger & Vinaigrette, Coffee) served at 'The Patio on Goldfinch' in Mission Hills. Andrea is a local chocolatier in San Diego.
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12 photos, TOP10

Past engagement

12 photos, TOP10

Past engagement

Boiled Clam with Sake and Butter, is one of my fav home-made seafood dish. Simple, fast and fresh. No water or broth is required, and all steam comes from the internal of clams, so more specifically speaking, this way is seawater steamed.
Beef cheeks braised with freshly tomato and basil sauce with mashed potato sliders. I can't really complaint anything about the texture of beef cheeks, tender but not fat, and more importantly its price is only 60-70% of briskets, hard to find in Toronto though.
The best to feel the dough is to knead by your own. Green onion and dried pulled pork toast with scrambled duck eggs there are the perfect combination for breakfast.
Let's make wings as all-season dish. Dual-flavor (Korean BBQ /Cumin Salt and Pepper) seasoned for overnight, and baked in Tajine Pot. Can't really stop it while we have the freshly-made coleslaw on side.
Nutella Sharing Bread Roll in Xmas Tree Shape, as a perfect dessert for Christmas dinner, can also be a fun to prepare with kids.<br /> <br /> Made and Photoshoot by myself
New soup base, Sichuan Spicy Tallow, from Morals Village HotPot (ๅพท่ŽŠ็ซ้‹๏ผ‰photographed for its new flyer. Tallow was fried with tens of secret species and frozen as brick. The extreme flavor of spiciness comes along with its melting into the hot soup.
2017 is the year of rooster (้›žๅนด) in Chinese Zodiac, so there must be a dish of chicken in new year gathering. I created this dish by deboing and marinating the wing, and stuffing them with king mushroom and asparagus, which implies the symbol of good luck and rising steadily. (ๅ‰็ฅฅๅฆ‚ๆ„๏ผŒ็ฏ€็ฏ€ไธŠๅ‡๏ผ‰
Meigancai ๆข…ไนพ่œ, an iconic preserved vegetable in Zhejiang area, China, is one of the best mates of pork belly. It gives a special taste to pork belly while stewing. <br /> <br /> All the fat and flavors are wrapped by the hand-made bun.
A perfect Sunday starts with a quinoa and baby kale salad topped with pan-fried wild salmon. The breakfast ends with full of energy and healthiness.
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12 photos, TOP10
Entree photographed for a restaurant in Los Angeles. Styled by Amy Villareale. The photography took place inside the restaurant and lit with LED lighting.
The Moscow Mule is a very common drink around my home. I love the look of the copper mug and on a slow day I decided to photograph one just to do it. Most of my photography is for restaurants, so it is always fun just to do something on my own. I created this image by a window in my home using only window light.
This dish is called "Friends with Benefits". Prepared by a fantastic sushi chef at a Japanese restaurant in Scottsdale, AZ. We photographed this amazing creation inside the restaurant. Styled by Amy Villareale.
I did this photograph for my own pleasure. I built and distressed the window frame and table top. This was photographed using window light. I added the window seen from an image I took in Venice last fall.
I photographed this loaf of bread for my portfolio. Photographed using natural light in my kitchen with a set I constructed. The window image was added from a photograph I took in Positano last year.
This amazing chicken sandwich was photographed on location in Marina del Rey at the Cafe del Rey. Food styling by Amy Villareale.
This amazing dish was photographed on location at the Napa Valley Grill in Beverly Hills California. Food styling by Amy Villareale.
Whenever I have some down time, I like to create a still life image. I bought this old peach crate on eBay to have for use as a background element, with no immediate use in mind. I photographed this shot in my kitchen dining area using only window light. I made the window frame and propped up some old barn wood for the background and foreground. The window scene was photographed on a recent trip to Ravello, Italy.
I saw a bag of shelled mixed nuts in the grocery store and thought how beautiful they were and would make a nice picture. I put together this set in my home and used a hot light directed through a cucoloris to break up the light. I sent it out as a holiday card.
Two of my favorite things in the world are pistachios and Jack Daniels. My wife gave me this cool pistachio dish for Christmas and thought it deserved to be photographed.
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11 photos, TOP10
These are my lemon and raspberry tarts, which I have baked for a very special homemade wedding and baptism that I catered. The couple was very sweet and chose a rustic look for their unique day, which was complemented with beautiful golden details.
This is my signature cake. It is called "Tomรกs", after the little boy (not so little now) that told me to add the raspberries in each layer. It was the final touch to my chocolate cake and it is my clients' favorite for some time now.
This is a red velvet cake, made for the birthday of a friend and shared with our coworkers at the office. A birthday during Christmas' time allows for a warm and golden design...
This is a bundt cake, filled with raspberry buttercream and covered in raspberries and chocolate. It was made for a friend's birthday, which was during the Christmas' season.
This cake, cakepops and macarons were made for a little girl's birthday: Joana, a swimmer. Her mother wanted to surprise her with a cake inspired in the sea, so I have made this blue cake with white pearls. I am still in love with it!
This cake was made for a sweet little girl named Sofia, who celebrated her first birthday last February. I loved the final buttercream colour and look, it is fresh and makes me think of Spring...
These cupcakes were made to Cidรกlia, who celebrated her birthday recently and were a present from her daughter, Mรกrcia. It was my absolute pleasure to make them and be part of their special dinner. They were Greek yogurt cupcakes, with raspberry coulis and vanilla buttercream: yum!
I have made these butter cookies for Easter. They were decorated with royal icing, using light Spring tones. I love the props used in this photo and I believe they complement my cookies perfectly.
This is a Minnie inspired cake for a little girl named Francisca, who just turned 3. The birthday table was complemented with cupcakes and pink macarons and she loved it!
This was a chocolate and raspberry cake, covered in vanilla swiss buttercream and painted in gold, made for the 50th birthday of Margarida, a sweet client. I wanted to make a special cake as it was a special celebration and I loved this photo in particular. I hope you do too.
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10 photos, TOP20
Simply onions!<br /> I like to do close-up photographs, i also like the simplicity 'and the minimalist style! This picture is taken with flash behind the subject to enhance the texture.
<br /> Carnival sweets on rustic tablecloth. I liked to play a rustic atmosphere. I added to the composition string and craft pencils.
Italian Chopping board with "tarallini" and salami.<br /> The "tarallo" or "tarallino" is a typical product of Puglia, Campania, Basilicata, Calabria and Sicily; as such it has been officially included in the list of traditional Italian food.
Homemade tart. Main ingredients: whole wheat flour and strawberry jam. The photograph was taken on rustic table to highlight the craftsmanship of the product
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10 photos, TOP20

Past engagement

10 photos, TOP20

Past engagement

Tomatoes, rosemary, and a hand torch. An impromptu photo for the client. The dark roasting pan provided great color contrast against the tomatoes and rosemary. Sometimes simple ingredients and a strong concept are better than an overstyled photo.
A yolk stuffed ravioli. This was photographed during a media dinner in Los Angeles for The Guild L.A. I used on-camera flash bounced off the ceiling for this impromptu photo. Canon 6D; Sigma 50mm Art at f/2.8.
A photo of ingredients in Gino Angelina's (Osteria Angelini) new line of pasta sauces. The client wanted a photo that included ingredients found in the sauce itself. This was lit with afternoon window light, and shot with a Canon 6D and 50mm Sigma Art lens.
This is the charcuterie board at Tower12 in Hermosa Beach. This was part of their PR campaign when the restaurant opened in 2017. Lit with window light and a reflector.
This photo was for a PR/marketing campaign for Le Petit Paris located in Los Angeles. The client wanted to show as much shellfish as possible, and I felt this angle made the photo more dynamic. Lit with a 36" softbox.
This was shot during a media lunch at So Long, Hi (@so.long.hi) in Los Angeles. The restaurant was kicking off their all-you-can-eat weekend lunches. An overhead shot seemed to be the most democratic way of showing an abundant spread and the AYCE approach to dining. Lit with natural light.
Sweet sriracha chicken wings shot for The Counter's multiple locations. I chose a strong backlight to emphsize the sriracha glaze, since I felt it was the most important element. The green onion garnish and sesame seeds provided the perfect color contrast. I eat a lot of these wings.
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10 photos, TOP20
Caramelized goat cheese salad with sundried tomato, nuts and wild berries sauce with honey . This one of the salads that I serve in my restaurant. I find it very photogenic :)<br /> Restaurant: La Contessa -Carpaccio House
Oatmeal with pomegranate, nuts and honey. It's such a joy for me to shoot fresh ingridients at natural light! To add more texture to the picture I chose an old wood board and a crumpled paper.
Hummm!!! This is one of my favorite dishes in my restaurant! Asian tuna tartare; with avocado, ginger, wasabi, sesame seeds, red onion and caviar in top! The flavors are so well balanced, it's hard to stop eating. <br /> Restaurant: La Contessa -Carpaccio House<br />
Edamame and gyozas snack :) natural daylight with light color materials for styling and a darker base for contrast. In another photo, at another angle, I could capture better the gyozas but the edamame wasn't the main point anymore. This one was my favorite not only because it featured the edamame but also because at this angle the products get to be against the daylight and it gives a nice, warm touch :)
Apple scramble with passion fruit foam.... the most delishious touch by STHLM- MRKT at Cascais. Amazing menu and happy staff. I made the photoshoot during daylight right in front of the restaurant. There was an amazing light; it was close to sunset hour, between 5 or 6 o'clock.
This is my favorite shot of all times! Looks so simple, but, it means so much to me! This was one day that we went to a local market place in Spain and my son showed me his favorite fruit! I was only starting on food photography and was testing my new camera...this accomplishment goes for my kids; they make me realize that the most special aspects of life, are at the details, the simple things.
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10 photos, TOP20
A talented cook created his own oil, vinegar, salt and spice series and we had the honor to photograph his new product lines. These products are based on the five elements wood, fire, soil, metal and water. He created wonderful arrangements and presented the ingredients of the particular product. Here you can see "pumpkin seed - apple honey vinegar".
Cook Element is a product line based on the five elements wood, fire, soil, metal and water. We photographed some delicious dishes created with these oils, vinegars, salt and spices. Now these photos are used for their website and online store.
Canapรฉs are not just super delicious, itโ€™s also delightful to photograph these masterpieces! Here you can see some salmon appetizers.
Taking photos for a cook is always special as super delicious things are created. The new product line of this cook is called Cook Element and it's based on the five elements wood, fire, soil, metal and water.
We had the great opportunity to photograph these delicacies and we could taste them right afterwards. These photos were taken to be used on the cook's website and to promote their new product line consisting of oils, vinegars, salt and spices.
These canapรฉs are consisting of pancakes and salmon and were served at cocktail hour on a wedding day at The Dolder Grand hotel in Zurich, Switzerland.
This beautiful tree of strawberry cupcakes was the dessert at a Swiss wedding. During cocktail hour they served various delicate canapรฉs and the perfect sweet finale were these light and dark cupcakes with strawberry topping.
To be honest, I don't know exactly what these beauties are. They were served at The Haute - at the roof top of the tallest building in Zurich. An international wedding was hosted there and they created several delightful appetizers the guests could choose from.
Vegetable lasagna created by a really talented Austrian cook. To present his products as well as the great dishes you can create and flavor with Cook Element we photographed some really beautiful and tasty delicacies.
Aperol Spritz and Hugo - these are our most favorite drinks in summer. Really refreshing and with a great flavor. For the Aperol Spritz a fresh slice of Orange is a must-have as well as a slice of Lime and fresh peppermint for a Hugo. You should definitely give these drinks a try!
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10 photos, TOP20
This is a Classical "Austrian Style" Fried Chicken.<br /> Photographer:(me) Catalin Cucu #Bonjour_Salzburg_Photography<br /> Chef: @philippe_sommersperger<br /> Restaurant #gasthofgoldgasse <br /> Im very proud about this shot because this is what i would call Photographers Challange! A very small Fine Dinning Classical Restaurant in heart of old town Salzburg -Austria. No windows, no extra room to shoot!! in one of the busiest day of the year in August "Festspiel" Festival! I had to shot this dish among people where they were enjoying this dellicios dish next table. <br /> Brest and Legs from chicken are marinaded for 24 hrs in sour cream, garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs than breaded and fried on order. Traditional served with potatoes-cucumber salad and cranberry sauce.
Photographer: me Catalin Cucu <br /> #Bonjour_Salzburg_Photography.<br /> Chef: (my self ) <br /> Styling: (my self )<br /> Every Thursday morning i walk around for inspiration in our Farmers Market in my Town "Salzburg-Austria". Among other incredible fresh products that we have here, I've seen this beautyful piece of wild caught Salmon! I could not resist not to buy it )) " Salmon Boudin" with crunchy vegetables salad and yuzu dressing. Perfect for a hot Summerday.
Photographer: me Catalin Cucu <br /> #Bonjour_Salzburg_Photography.<br /> Chef: (my self ) <br /> Styling: (my self )<br /> I love Food, I love everything has to do we Food. <br /> I im not a farmer but i do like to grow some vegetables in my garden, The feeling of harving your own vegetables is undescribable, and as a Food Photographer and ex Chef its always a chalange to create something beautiful. "Rack of Lamb with summer grilled vegetables .
Beef Filet Mignon | Sweet potatoes mille feuille | Brussel sprouts | Beetroot.<br /> #Bojour_Salzburg_Photography<br /> Chef - Catalin Cucu<br /> I try to go away from the wood backdrops, Im sure there is something else out there!
Poached Halibut | Chorizo chips | Domino vegetables | Safran Air.<br /> #bonjour_salzburg_photography<br /> Chef - Catalin Cucu<br /> I try to go away from the wood backdrops, Im sure there is something else out there!
Fresh caught fish.<br /> #bonjour_salzburg_photography<br /> Catalin Cucu<br /> I try to go away from wood backdrops, Im sure there is something else out there!
Duck and Pumking Raviolis | Pioppini Mushrooms | Cramberry.<br /> <br /> Photographed, Cooked and Styled by me.<br /> @bonjour_salzburg_photography
French Toast My Way<br /> Brioche | Roasted Apples | Roasted Pears | Cramberry and Kiwi Berries<br /> <br /> Photographed, Cooked and Styled by me.<br /> @bonjour_salzburg_photography
Roasted Austrian Style Duck with Red Cabbage and Bread Dumpling<br /> A beatyfull dish created by the talented Chef @philippe_sommersperger<br /> newly awarded with one Hat @gaultetmillau<br /> <br /> Photographer:Catalin Cucu<br /> Chef:@philippe_sommersperger<br /> Restaurant:@gasthof_goldgasse_salzburg<br /> <br />
Saddle of Venison with | Porcini Mashrooms | Porcini Creme | Black Walnuts.<br /> A beatyfull dish created by the talented Chef @philippe_sommersperger<br /> newly awarded with one Hat @gaultetmillau<br /> <br /> Photographer: Catalin Cucu<br /> Chef: @philippe_sommersperger<br /> Restaurant: @gasthof_goldgasse_salzburg<br /> <br />
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I made this mini cakes for Mother's Day and they were a total success! Vanilla cake with vanilla Swiss meringue buttercream and one of my spoons from the "Wishes" collection.
Marquise chocolate cake with dulce de leche filling and topped with whipped cream. I think the beauty of a macro shot lies within the details it portraits.
Hand painted macarons for a client. The painted flowers are also the flowers featured in some of the clients products like candles tins and mugs.
This is a lemon pie decorated specifically for a wedding. When I took this picture I was trying to capture the contrast of yellow and violet between the lemon curd and the flowers.
I've been meaning to bake these unicorn macarons for a while now and finally got the opportunity to bake them for a birthday party. Needless to say they were a complete success!
I got hold of some new sprinkles from this amazing shop and decided to use them in this Rainbow Cake! I'm all about shooting cakes but this time I wanted the sprinkles to be the main subject of my picture!
Brownie cookie sandwiches with dulce de leche filling and sprinkles, because life with sprinkles is always better! I always like how a "human" component adds life to a picture so I'm always trying to incorporate my hands when I'm taking pictures of my products!
This is an almond sablee pie with dulce de leche, whipped cream and strawberries filling and of course, lots of dulce de leche and macarons te decorate on top!
Personal army of unicorn macarons with dulce de leche filling and sprinkles hair! Because like I always say: life is better with sprinkles!<br /> Loving this trend and can't get enough of it!
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Past engagement

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Past engagement

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Bobby Flayโ€™s Double-Chocolate Pancakes photographed for the New York Times @nytfood. This is a recipe from Bobby Flayโ€™s โ€œBrunch at Bobbyโ€™sโ€ cookbook, released in 2015. This is perfect for the chocolate lover. It's pancakes with cocoa powder and finely chopped semisweet chocolate bits mixed in, topped with raspberries and drizzled with warm caramel sauce. Styled by @the_bojon_gourmet and @snixykitchen.
Chocolate Hazelnut Crepe Cake photographed for the New York Times @nytfood. This is a delicious cake made of hazelnut crepes stacked with chocolate cream between each layer, topped with whipped cream, hazelnuts and dust with cocoa. Styled by @the_bojon_gourmet and @snixykitchen.
Crepes Suzette recipe photographed for the New York Times Cooking section @nytfood. A delicious dessert immersed in sweet orangey syrup. Styled by @the_bojon_gourmet and @snixykitchen.
Spanish French Toast recipe photographed for the New York Times Cooking section @nytfood. Made with large, very thick slices of eggy bread, like brioche or challah, preferably stale. A delicious breakfast topped off with warmed maple syrup. Styled by @the_bojon_gourmet and @snixykitchen.
Dusting of cocoa powder on Mississippi Mud Pie. Recipe photographed for the New York Times Cooking section @nytfood. It's a nice rich dessert for the chocolate lover. Styled by @the_bojon_gourmet and @snixykitchen.
Cozy Cider recipe by Jacques Pepin photographed for the New York Times. Jacques Pepin's version of hot apple cider with bourbon or rum added as optional. Great for a winter day or the holidays. Styled by @the_bojon_gourmet and @snixykitchen.
Mark Bittman's Bouillabaisse recipe for The New York Times Food section @nytfood. For a soup base that will make this superb, @markbittman says seafood is the stock answer. Styled by @the_bojon_gourmet and @snixykitchen.
This peanut butter sandwich cookie is a smaller version of the gargantuan homemade Nutter Butters served at Bouchon Bakery, Thomas Keller's restaurant. Photographed for The New York Times Food section @nytfood, styled by @the_bojon_gourmet and @snixykitchen.
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One of Still life realized for a brewery which offers a large selection of Italian and foreign craft beers. <br /> A small pub run by young people who do their job with passion and professionalism.<br /> Thanks to Drake Pub Rome
Advertising campaign for a fantastic brand of sauces and gravies from Sicily . <br /> In this photo you can see a Pate' of dried tomatoes. Great for dressing a typical "Italian bruschetta".<br /> Thank to Amor di Zagara.
One of the photos taken by a homemade pastry in Rome specialized in Macaron. <br /> I tried with my photographic treatment to emphasize the goodness and precision construction of these little masterpieces.<br /> Thank to Dolce Lab Macaron
Peroni Beer shooting<br /> Agency Xister Reply<br /> Art Director Rodrigo Cinelli<br /> This shot represents the Peroni Cruda. <br /> A good non-pasteurized beer.<br />
Peroni Beer Shooting.<br /> Agency Xister Reply<br /> Art Director Rodrigo Cinelli<br /> Peroni Beer is one of the oldest beer brands in Italy. <br /> This shot was made for the presentation of the new labels of the Peroni Gran Riserva.
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During my internship at a ecological raspberry farm I did some food photography for their products. I think this is one of the best photos I made and I'm very proud of it. You see the product, in this photo raspberry blondies (brownies but made with white chocolate) and you see humanity in this photo.<br /> I'm very thankful for winning with this photo!
This photo I took on a cloudy Sunday in the summer. I was a bit lazy that day and felt like having a really late breakfast outside to get some fresh air. Before I noticed I was creating a small lunch dish with fresh pressed orange juice and I took this lovely shot!
This photo I took on a sunny spring day last year, while making my breakfast I felt like taking a picture and this is the result. Yogurt with cruesli and fresh blueberries and colourful flowers in the background!
Banana caramel pancakes. Made on a rainy Sunday as breakfast, so delicious! If you want to try these have a look at my blog. On a wooden background for an extra autumn look.
This predish with sauerkraut I photographed during a studio photo shoot during the food photography classes in school. This session is where I started loving food photography!
This appetizer setting I photographed during a studio photo shoot during the food photography classes in school. This session is where I started loving food photography!
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This photo was realized in artificial light, with a simple food styling set-up, as per the client's request.<br /> Simplicity was its aim, and ours, of course. Image is colorful, shiny, it has volume and "shows" human presence (the utensils). <br /> For this images we used white props such as curly paper, painted utensils and vintage white plates. <br />
This image was made while dining ant the Michelin star restaurant ASK from Helsinki. There is no food styling, of course, the dish it's precious and styled by the chef. <br /> I have used the ambient light (the restaurant's ceiling lamps). <br /> The dish is delicate and strong in the same time, the ingredients local and fresh. The textures are well delimited: baked apple, licorice, buckwheat flowers and seeds, ice cream.
This image was made while visiting the pop-up restaurant Cube Electrolux in Milan, Italy.<br /> As the food was prepared right in front of us I decided to give credits to the wonderful people preparing it. <br /> These are the hands of the chefs and sous chefs helping the Michelin star chef Andrea Canton making the plating for a deer and radicchio dish.<br /> The ambient light helped me, it was white and soft with no strong shadows.
I used natural light. I prepared this dish and plated after one of my favorite cooks from Romania, Chef Nico Lontras. A nice layer of tonka cream is hidden under "thick" layer of edible earth (made of chocolate). Fresh fruits and crunchy finnish bread were used to decorate and enhance the taste.
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The "Gaytime" dessert is a creation of Chef Justin Dingle-Garciyya for @elementsobyron photographed for the #byronbaycookbook<br /> Honeycomb parfait and crunch.
The dish was photographed during a food photography session for @beachbyronbay <br /> Beach โ€˜green bowlโ€™ with Organic quinoa, cavolo nero, avocado, zucchini, poached eggs, turmeric spiced nuts. A creation from chef Enrico Semenzato.
Photo-session for @beachbyronbay with Chef Enrico Semenzato plating up a Wagyu hanger steak,<br /> Salmon cutlet and a Fillet of local fish.
Healthy summer breakfast, with kiwi, coconutrecipe and quinoa, developed and styled by @chefsamgowing. The image is from a photoshoot for Zespri kiwifruit New Zealand @zesprikiwifruit and published in Zespri cookbook.
Carrot and ginger cake with pecan nuts, recipe by chef Jules Devlin, styled by Jody Vassalo photographed on location in a stunning beach house in Byron Bay whilst working with amazingly talented people for a cookbook.
Refreshing gin and tonic with mint and lime. Photographed in the studio, using flashlight from behind to shine through the glass, lime and ice-cubes. Had to work reasonably fast as I do prefer working with real ice-cubes. A great and fun day working.
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Especially in winter, thereโ€™s nothing better than dunking crusty bread into a big bowl of creamy pumpkin soup and to enjoy a glass of wine to keep you warm and healthy.
A delicious appetizer cheese plate is to serve a board, filled with different delicacies โ€” salami, prosciutto, cheese โ€” and walnuts, grapes, figs and bread. Itโ€™s perfect for kicking back with friends (And it takes a second to put together, if people drop by.)
The eggs of the smallest European game bird, the diminutive quail, are about the size of a very large olive, with an attractive brown speckled shell. They have a higher proportion of yolk to white compared to a henโ€™s egg, and a slightly stronger flavour, but can be treated in much the same way.
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I made this photograph for my own Instagram account. I used window light for a fresh and bright photograph. For the backround in this setting I used a with tray and the ingredients in the basil pesto.
My passion is food and photografy and almost all of the photographs are made at my own home. This photograph was also made at my own home. I used some old props to build a setting and closed all of the curtains so I didn't have much daylight. To create a dark setting.I love this picture because it almost looks like a painting.
I made this chocolate fudge brownie on a rainy day. In this picture I wanted to create a nice warm feeling when it's rainy outside. That's why I used a dark backround and colours. This picture was taken in the evening to get that dark look.
This strawberry cheesecake is from my simplicity serie. In this serie I only use daylight. I want the pictures to look fresh and bright.
This is one of the pictures from my simplicity serie. In this serie I made simple pictures with only using daylight. <br /> In this picture I used the window light on a bright day so the colours in the picture look very bright and fresh.
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Grilled pork chop rack with special black pepper sauce. My trip to Bali gave me inspiration to marinate Indian Tellisherry black pepper in cognac.
Spanish Paella made for heaven- but made in Sweden by @arnesmat. Saffron, shellfish and clams is a heavenly taste combination and also beautiful for resting your eyes on.
This is a very spicy chicken curry slider with avocado cream and French Fries. I'm not a professional photographer or professional chef - My motivation is passion. I prepare all of the dishes by myself and after that it's a challenge to take the pic because I normally have a few minutes to take the pic before I have to eat it.<br />
Cod with pan fried vegetables, capers and bacon. I'm not a professional photographer or professional chef - My motivation is passion. I prepare all of the dishes by myself and after that it's a challenge to take the pic because I normally have a few minutes to take the pic before I have to eat it.
Chicken leftovers and a great broth from yesterdays chicken boil became a very tasty ramen - My motivation is passion. I prepare all of the dishes by myself and after that it's a challenge to take the pic because I normally have a few minutes to take the pic before I have to eat it.
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Oven baked Pink Lady apple lasagna.<br /> A simple idea from few leftover apples to create a healthy and delicious dessert.<br /> Finished with some raw organic honey.<br /> <br /> London<br /> August '17
"Crostata di Milly" <br /> Nothing is more special than a cake made by a friend.<br /> My friend Milly has created is own recipe of a great Italian classic, a fine pastry cake with homemade strawberry jam.<br /> <br /> Chef: Milly.<br /> Photo taken in my studio in London (E14).<br /> August 2017.<br /> <br />
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Roasted Poulard, Zucchini, Porcini Mushrooms at Michelin Starred Melisse Restaurant, Santa Monica by famed Chef/Owner Josiah Citron, Author of In Pursuit of Excellence. Nikon D810, Nikkor 50mm, one AlienBee beauty dish.
Highly-acclaimed two star Michelin star Melisse in Santa Monica California, celebrating 18 yrs in Santa Monica. photo shoot using Nikon D810, Alien Bee Beauty dish.
Highly-acclaimed two star Michelin star Melisse in Santa Monica California, celebrating 18 years in Santa Monica. <br /> Photo shoot using Nikon D810, handheld Westscott Ice light.
Menu photo shoot, Freddy Small Restaurant, North Hollywood California - Fresh pickled vegetable salad. Used a Nikon D800, 50mm lens and bounce card.
Shopping for products I spotted these Quail eggs and wanted to capture the beautiful color of their shells. Natural light from a skylight, Nikon D810 and 50mm lens.
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Scallops on purรฉed carrots with prosciutto, asparagus and foam. I had fun plating and styling this dish at Le Cordon Bleu's Food Photography & Styling course. I love using dark props and backdrop as it gives more depth and character to the dish. The styling was influenced by the ancient Celtic design, the Trinity knot.
This was taken as part of my exercise/task in the Food Photography & Styling course in Le Cordon Bleu. I love this photo as it displays a fresh, bright and healthy start for the morning. I wanted to add 'movement' to this still life photo, so I thought a trickle of honey would do the trick.
This is vine tomatoes taken in a dark/moody setting which I've been practicing a lot lately. Since the Food Photography & Styling course I did recently, I'm loving this style of photography more and more.
I just wanted pancakes that day and that was what I made and shoot. I had captured this simple and comforting home cooked food with fresh berries, honey and a dust of icing sugar. I used a white backdrop and background to give a sense of freshness like a blank canvas. All other colour components were focused on the pancakes and plate.
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Fresh spring soup with herbs and potatoes and carrots. I wanted to make some vegan soup, so I did test oatmeal and it was good! So cream and oatmeal is both tasty.
Fresh strawberry, basilika and lime drink. Wonderful drink for spring celebrations. I made this drink recipe to Finnish Food blog magazine.
This is my relaxation time with coffee and liqueur. Terva Shamaani is tarliquer from the northernmost distillery in Finland. Good recipe for this is; take few coffee and few little snaps and relax!
Blueberry smoothie! Blueberry is truly Finnish superfood. It keep you healthy and satisfied. This was my breakfast moment :) Fresh, healthy and organic.
This is the most popular recipe I had made so far in my blog. Greensmoothie. <br /> Some agave syrup, avocado and yoghurt and more. <br /> Get recipe from here: http://smoothiempaamenoa.blogspot.fi/2017/04/vihersmoothie-hurmasi-myos-lapset.html<br /> <br /> <br /> Recipe also in English :)
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