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I feel the end approaching. Quick, bring me my dessert, coffee and liqueur.

~Brillat-Savarin's great aunt Pierette

 

Monochromatic Month Continues! Yes, April is bursting with Spring color, but I don't care! I'm going colorless! And why not?—the versatility of B&W suits any subject, lighting situation or type of photography!

 

Come join our new Monochromatic Month group! :)

 

Tip: When shooting food, there's no doubt many things will be less appealing to our brains (and bellies) without their signature colors. Which is why virtually all photos of plated food on menus and on menu boards are shot in color. But that doesn't mean you always have to shoot color when capturing edible subjects. Think more stylized type shooting...like for prints hanging in a restaurant...or artful presentations in a cookbook—those types of photos are often far more artistic and as such, don't require color to still be hugely appetizing. In fact, monochrome works beautifully in bringing out the textures of food and conveying a classic, timeless feel to any dish. So you might find a 50's-style diner seeking a retro vibe or a restaurant chain looking to convey an old world ambiance...these are perfect for vintage-inspired B&Ws or sepia-toned shots.

 

Ask me anything!

 

Canon 5D Mark II

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Aperture: f/2.5

Focal Length: 50mm

ISO Speed: 200

Lighting: Ambient

Polarizer/Filter: None

Exposure: 1/40

RAW File Processing: Lightroom 3

 

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