Packed with enticing and creative full-color photographs, this book focuses on the art of food photography and how the digital photography revolution has changed and enhanced it. Broken down into the areas of photography, styling, science, and business, this visual guide compiles all of these aspects of food photography into a valuable reference. Readers will learn techniques that combine the art of lighting and styling for still-life photography with the business sense of commercial photography. It also provides tips for aspiring food photographers on how to get started and succeed. Whether readers are professional photographers who want to learn the advantages of digital photography in the field, or amateur photographers who want to experiment in their own small-scale studios, this unique book will prove useful to anyone interested in this realm of photography.
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58 of 63 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a professional photographer, and I was greatly looking forward to receiving this book.
I was hoping to get some detailed information on lighting techniques, specifically for food. The additional sections on food and prop styling were handy extras.
What I did get was a nice easy read, and some useful tidbits of information that I can use. Some of the sections on Photoshop were useful (and would be more-so for serious amateurs and up).
What I wasn't expecting and was very disappointed with, were the large chunks of the text dealing with the relationship between ISO, aperture, and shutter. Come-on! This should be a book about digital food photography. Anyone who doesn't know about the basic photographic relationships should be reading a book on basic photography. There were other parts of the book that likewise contained very basic general knowledge I would not expect in a specific book.
Additionally, much spaced was used as almost a portfolio for Lou Manna rather than providing useful information. He does have some beautiful work, but that is not what I was paying for.
All in all, I was disappointed with this book, although it was not a total waste, especially if you were just wanting to get into professional photography.
I was hoping to get some detailed information on lighting techniques, specifically for food. The additional sections on food and prop styling were handy extras.
What I did get was a nice easy read, and some useful tidbits of information that I can use. Some of the sections on Photoshop were useful (and would be more-so for serious amateurs and up).
What I wasn't expecting and was very disappointed with, were the large chunks of the text dealing with the relationship between ISO, aperture, and shutter. Come-on! This should be a book about digital food photography. Anyone who doesn't know about the basic photographic relationships should be reading a book on basic photography. There were other parts of the book that likewise contained very basic general knowledge I would not expect in a specific book.
Additionally, much spaced was used as almost a portfolio for Lou Manna rather than providing useful information. He does have some beautiful work, but that is not what I was paying for.
All in all, I was disappointed with this book, although it was not a total waste, especially if you were just wanting to get into professional photography.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was a little dissapointed in the content of Digital Food Photography. The book, layed out in textbook style, is a little basic for the complexity of the subject. Mr. Manna spends too much time on the "old days" and takes too long to dive in to the meat of food photography. It would have been helpful to show specs of each shot; ie camera, lights, exposure, etc. Instead there is a lighting 101 class in the book that does little for the example shots shown. Overall though it's a great book to add to your basic arsenal of photography books.
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been working with a fantastic commerical photographer in boston for the past year and a half who shoots food regularly. I have since decided to pursue food photography as a career. I've been looking for a 'text book' to help me pull together everything i've learned...finally, I've found it.
Manna's book is like going to food photography school. Reading every chapter made me relive my entire experience working on set: dealing with art directors, clients and food stylists....understanding complex lighting situations, camera angles, stand-ins...understanding the importance of post-production and how to digitally get the results needed.
Shooting food is one of the most difficult work experiences for a photographer, and manna has broken it down so even the novice can become successful. Kudos to him for explaining the process in such a concise and clear cut manner.
For those who have never had hands-on experience, make not mistake...he brings you through the entire process....you'll be in the trenches the entire way.
If I could give more stars, I would.
Manna's book is like going to food photography school. Reading every chapter made me relive my entire experience working on set: dealing with art directors, clients and food stylists....understanding complex lighting situations, camera angles, stand-ins...understanding the importance of post-production and how to digitally get the results needed.
Shooting food is one of the most difficult work experiences for a photographer, and manna has broken it down so even the novice can become successful. Kudos to him for explaining the process in such a concise and clear cut manner.
For those who have never had hands-on experience, make not mistake...he brings you through the entire process....you'll be in the trenches the entire way.
If I could give more stars, I would.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great for amateurs, but not for professional photogs.
This book seems to get overall good scoring, so i'll be somewhat contrarian here, and mark it down, simply because it should specify if the book is for amateurs or... Read more
Published 11 months ago by L. Jean
Missing some info, bit dated with other info
I wish this book stuck to food photography specifically and went into a bit more detail in some areas. Read more
Published 14 months ago by David
Attractive Strait Foward Advice
I appreciated Lou Manna's strait foward style with clear description of problems & resolutions. If you familiar with your DSLR and how vexing it can be to go from good to great,... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Kieran P. Doyle
Nice
This book is one of the few specific to food photography. Some of the info is in fact dated, since the publish date is from the 90's (I think). However, it really is interesting. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Book Hound
Extremely helpful
Love, love, love this book! As I am about to set up a bakery website, I needed sound, useful and easy to follow instruction on food photography for the amateur phtographer. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Cookielady
Should be titled "The Business of Food Photography"
I hate to say that I was disappointed with this book, but I was. As a photographer, I was looking for a book that really got into the nitty gritty of photographing food - the... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Kara
Good but not perfect
I bought this book because it seems to be the only one on the topic of food photography around and the reviews were quite good. I learned a lot about composition. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Suzie the Foodie
The best book available on Food Photography
This is such a wonderful book! If you have an interest in Food Photography, then you need this book! Read more
Published on April 26, 2010 by Charla Wilson
A Good Read but Wanted More Detail
I really enjoyed this book, especially the photographs. I would have liked to have seen more detail, however. Read more
Published on February 4, 2010 by Haiyu
NOT the book for learning how to light food.
I'm afraid I'm going to have to agree with some of the other reviewers. Lighting is one of the most important aspects of capturing captivating food images (after the composition... Read more
Published on December 20, 2009 by Pablo
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new adjustment layer, incident meter reading, digital food photography, fake ice cream, prop stylist, soft box, prop styling, appetite appeal, circular composition, grid spot, food stylists Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Grid Spot Camera Setting, Photos Description Main, Compact Flash, Cool Whip, Adobe Photoshop, White Point Eyedropper, System Requirements, Black Point Eyedropper Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Surprise Me!
new adjustment layer, incident meter reading, digital food photography, fake ice cream, prop stylist, soft box, prop styling, appetite appeal, circular composition, grid spot, food stylists Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Grid Spot Camera Setting, Photos Description Main, Compact Flash, Cool Whip, Adobe Photoshop, White Point Eyedropper, System Requirements, Black Point Eyedropper Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Surprise Me!
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