Get ready and strap in for a huge blog post with a lot of food photography for The Spoon. I have been the Spoon’s food photographer for a number of years, since they started back in 2013/2014.
You can see some of the previous shoots here: 2017 menu, 2015 menu, and their first menu. Over the years we have worked to keep a consistent look to the food photography. We have used the same type of table for each shoot. At times I have played with placemats and napkins to add color. The photos are used in their electronic kiosks when people order their meals. So pictures are important.
Custom omelets
I am including a few different styled photos… where they are shot with one light. I added these in addition to the pure commercial photos. These are a little more artistic in their lighting and work great for social media and some advertising. The commercial photos are more evenly lit and a bit brighter. I would almost call them “catalogue shots.”
Pecan & Banana steel cut oatmeal
In here, I have also included some behind the scenes photos of the photo shoot. I’m using one or two huge softboxes to shoot the food. I throw in some mirrors and reflectors as well.
Avocado toast with a sunny side up egg
Hummus with olives & feta
2 egg breakfast with your choice of bacon and hashbrowns
Pancakes with fruit compote
Breakfast flatbread
Banana and peanut butter sandwich
Avocado Toast caprese style
Turkey tortilla verde soup
Indian Summer Turkey
Thai peanut chicken wrap
Chicken apple cheddar sandwich
Fish sandwich
Here is one of the behind the scenes photos. Flash technology is getting pretty cool Everything is wireless these days which makes shooting a lot easier. I can change power levels and the batteries go for the whole shoot.
Behind the scenes of the food photo shoot
Southwest Turkey Wrap
The Spoon offers a number of accommodations for vegan, gluten free, and other specialized menus. Something even vegetarians would enjoy!
Pepper Cheesesteak
Korean ban mi fusion sandwich
Greek salad
Tortilla salad
Margherita flatbread
Salad
Hawaiian BBQ Flatbread
Behind the scenes of the food photo shoot
Cobb salad
Southwestern Chicken Flatbread
Salmon with quinoa
Stuffed poblano pepper
Spagetti
