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don't think I have ever considered the changing nature of food photography until I brought this book. It is a theme that runs throughout Digital Food Photography, understandable considering the 30 plus years the author has engaged in photographing food and drink. Manna has shot for Wine Enthusiast, Food Arts, The New York Times, numerous cook books and packaging companies.
In the past the emphasis was on the props - more props than food in most cases. Images were also taken from the perspective of the diner. Now close-ups, selective focusing, graphic and stylised images are the norm. These are covered in some depth in Digital Food Photography.
The book is aimed at the beginner-intermediate level but I found some sections perfunctory and lightweight. The last chapter for example that looks at setting up a business and selling pictures; other books cover this in quite some depth so I wonder why they bothered to put such light weight stuff in.....Read Complete Article
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