P#26: Food Photography Show Notes -- An Interview with Ron Goldman

Expert photographer Ron Goldman shares food photography tips for mouthwatering pictures that delight they eyes

By Audri on November 18, 2008 6:00 AM | Permalink | Comments ()

If you think food photography is easy, you need to think again. It's definitely a lot more than just snapping a few shots of a plate on a table. There's so much that goes into really good food photographs. Fortunately, professional photographer Ron Goldman is willing to shed light on just what it takes to create mouthwatering photographs of food.

Show Notes for 7 Photography Questions Interview With Ron Goldman

Topic: Food Photography
Host: Dr. Audri G. Lanford
Guest: Ron Goldman
Main Website: RonGoldmanPhotography.com
Locations: Woodland, WA and Boone, NC

This episode of the "7 Photography Questions" Podcast is sponsored by Calumet Photographic and SecretsofMasterPhotographers.com.

7 Biggest Questions for Ron Goldman

1. What is the single biggest mistake people make when they photograph food? Also, what is the biggest myth about food photography and why is it untrue?

2. What are some tips on preparing the food to make it look its best before the shoot? Do I need to use substitutes like glue for the milk in cereal to make it look good? How do you get the colors to look real and vibrant when taking food photographs?

3. What gear is needed for food photography and is there any special equipment I need to buy?

4. Can you give our listeners some tips for taking great pictures of their Thanksgiving feasts?

5. How do you make food look hot? For example, how can you best show a steaming cup of coffee?

6. Can you share a few of your "secrets" for taking exceptional food photographs?

7. Can you suggest one or two exercises our listeners can do today to improve their ability to take better photographs of food?

Photographer Bio

Ron Goldman is a professional photographer living in Washington State. He is well known for his awe-inspiring photographs of the Pacific Northwest.

Ron's food photography work has appeared in numerous publications, with clients including names like Chef Magazine and Portland Menu Guide. His stock photographs are represented by StockVisions and Acclaim Images.

Ron also teaches the art of photography through classes online at the Perfect Picture School of Photography and workshops at the Portland to Portland Photo Workshops.