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Pretty Enough to Eat

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Jerry

I’m sitting here chomping at the bit. I just finished a photo shoot for a great client and I can’t wait to publish these gorgeous images. The client is an organic grower in Arizona. I am working with a great … Continue reading →

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I Love Italian Food

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Jerry

I don’t know what I enjoy more, photographing Italian food or eating it. But, when you get to do both – it’s a good day…a really good day. This week I shot for Emilio’s, an Italian Restaurant/Pizzeria in Manchester, NJ. Starting … Continue reading →

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What Does a Photographer of Food Do For Fun?

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Jerry

Do you remember when photography was awe inspiring? When every day brought you pleasure just because you had a camera in your hand? Before having more equipment that requires a pack mule? Before there were clients, billing, expenses, insurance and worries … Continue reading →

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Winner – ITQI Superior Photo 2012

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Jerry

I received an e-mail from Vicki DeVico, a fellow photographer, that there is a photo contest for food photography and she knew that I photographed food. I checked it out and submitted a photo entitled “Fruit Tart”. The photo was … Continue reading →

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12 Food Photography Tips

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Jerry

For better food photos: 1) If your food has height, show it. Shoot at a low camera angle. 2) If your food has texture, show it. Light from the side or the back to show texture. Shadows show texture so … Continue reading →

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Depth of Field

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Jerry

For those of you who may not know, depth of field is how much of an image from front to back is in acceptable focus. Selective focus (also known as shallow depth of field) has been used in photography to … Continue reading →

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Food Stylist

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Jerry

There was a post in LinkedIn from a young lady that wants to be a food stylist and is looking for a photographer to do some portfolio work. My wife calls these “play dates”. I responded and was pleased to … Continue reading →

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Exclusive iStockPhoto Contributor

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Jerry

It was very frustrating for a while. I’ve been anxiously awaiting to accumulate enough downloads to become an iStockphoto exclusive contributor. I deleted all of my other affiliations and I was ready to go. I hit my download goal and … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Jerry

It’s cold outside – it’s winter. That means it’s time for Winterfest. This is an annual event sponsored by the Jersey Shore Chefs association that raises money for the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. A very worthy cause. The … Continue reading →

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Making New Friends

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Jerry

I photographed The Best of New Jersey Wine and Dine hosted by my food stylist/executive chef Michael Giletto at his restaurant at Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch, NJ. The dinner was amazing…yada, yada, yada. I had already … Continue reading →

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