Yesterday at the New Amsterdam Market was their Hard Cider Revival with many vendors selling foods with apple cider in them. I stopped by the P&H Soda Co. stall to say HI to Anton and also to try the apple cider ice cream soda float. Anton recommended the cream soda and it was freakin fantastic. I never had apple cider ice cream before but this version, made by Anton's friend, was sooooo good. Just the first bite I was able to taste the apple cider. What a perfect summer treat even though its Fall.
Andy & Mary Anne
in Photography, Wedding
It's been a while since I took photos at a wedding, actually I haven't been to a wedding in a long time. I stopped taking wedding photos because I'm afraid I will mess up everything. It's somebody's special day and it's impossible to do it again. But Andy's a friend and I was honored when he asked me to shoot his wedding. It was a super fun weekend and the wedding was awesome. It rained the entire Saturday but it wasn't too bad and was able to get some photos outside.
Congrads again to Andy and Mary Anne!
Jane's Sweet Buns
Last week I did a behind-the-scenes shoot at Jane's Sweet Buns for Serious Eats NY (you can check it out here) and it was one of the funnest shoot. It's always weird taking photos of someone you just met but I try to pretend that I've known them for awhile and we're just catching up. Jane Danger, owner, was super chill and fun to talk to.
Here are some photos that didn't make it to the article.
Great Food Photos: Peter Bagi
One of the reasons why I wanted to start this project was to meet other food photogs and hopefully ask questions other than what lens they use. At first I imagined it would just be me searching the interweb for photogs. And I guess through the powers of the interweb, sometimes they find me. I've only been in the northeast twice (two times in Seattle and once in Vancouver). I wouldn't mind moving there and now after checking out Peter Bagi's photos, I definitely want to move there. Peter Bagi is a photographer, a food enthusiast and a web designer from Victoria, BC. I didn't get a chance to visit Victoria when I last visited that area but hopefully next year I'll make the trek out. I guess in the mean I'll just have to settle with looking at his beautiful captured moments and just daydream. Thank you Peter for finding me!
Q. Can you tell me what you’re trying to capture when you take your food photos? A. I'm trying to capture a feeling rather than specific elements within a dish. I cook and eat because I love where it transports me. I can make a beautiful, rustic Italian dish and for me it puts me at a long table with friends in a small square in Italy. I want to transport the viewer with my photographs.
Q. Where do you find your inspirations? A. I find my inspirations from all over. It might be a cool tumblr blog showcasing lifestyle images, a wicked movie based around food, my own food experiences and of course other photographers. I have a few photographers I follow who I just totally aspire to be like. Not in their style but in what they have achieved.
Q. Have you always been interested in photography? A. Yes! Ever since I got my hands on a Polaroid camera as a kid. For me photography was always what allowed to me transport somewhere else. This might sound like escapism and I'm ok with that. Sometimes you look out your window and all you see is grey skies. Any shimmer of positive inspiration is welcomed. The world becomes a better place when more of us find the beauty in it. For me photography allows me to capture this beauty and share it with others.
Q. Do you approach photography and web design the same? A. Yes, both are based on feelings. What story are we trying to tell is the first question I ask. For photography this will come right down to what kind of lighting, colour cast, props and angles I'm going to use. I will almost always know what I'm going to do when I start out. I have a vision and I just simply follow through. I try to engage my right brain and not allow the left side come in with logic. Finding solutions and ideas that aren't always on people's minds is my favourite!
Q. What in the food scene of Victoria makes you excited/happy to live in Victoria? A. I feel that there are some really passionate foodies here in Victoria and this is giving Victoria a food vibe. This has lead to more young artisans producing fresh breads, roasting coffee, making beer and growing beautiful vegetables. I would say that it is relatively easy to find great food in Victoria.
Q. Any food photography heroes? If not any photography heroes? A. Ditte Isager. I just love her style. There's a sense of ease, sophistication and care in her photographs without coming across pretentious or stuffy.
Q. Best meal so far in 2011? A. My best meal so far this year was eating fresh tacos with my girlfriend and finishing it with a waffle topped with ice cream while people watching in one of our squares.
All photos courtesy of Peter Bagi from The Closet Chef