Tag Archives: food styling

Sky-high food shoot

Posted on May 6, 2011 by alexandrapatrick

A first for me last week. Like most regular flyers, I’m not usually wowed by the quality of airline food. And having seen Heston attempt to improve things at BA, I now have a better understanding of the problems faced … Continue reading →

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I think I need someone to shoot some food…

Posted on March 2, 2011 by alexandrapatrick

Many of my commissions have started with a conversation along these lines. But not all. Sometimes I’ll get a very clear and detailed brief with a proper budget, deadline and creative direction. Great – all I have to do then … Continue reading →

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Carrots – the future’s orange

Posted on February 3, 2011 by alexandrapatrick

Last time around I was bemoaning the fact that it’s always national this type of food week or day. Of course they’re not all bad…(well, it is my blog and I can change my mind whenever I like. So there). … Continue reading →

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School dinners for grown-ups

Posted on October 20, 2010 by alexandrapatrick

Don’t know about you, but my experience of school food is pretty grim. Initially in Scotland (I can smell the Haggis now), then at a large boarding school in the English midlands, the fare was pretty unappetising, unappealing and unpalatable. … Continue reading →

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Stairway to (food) heaven

Posted on September 22, 2010 by alexandrapatrick

In this line of work I get to meet some great people in some fantastic locations – recently this has included the coast of West Cork, the beaches of St Vincent and a rather smart suite in a Knightsbridge hotel. … Continue reading →

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Backstage at The Berkeley

Posted on September 20, 2010 by alexandrapatrick

For anyone unfamiliar with The Berkeley, it is one of London’s poshest 5-star hotels. Located in the heart of Knightsbridge, it’s been described as “the place where the world’s beautiful people become that bit more beautiful.” As well as being … Continue reading →

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Have I seen the light?

Posted on September 8, 2010 by alexandrapatrick

Regular readers will know that I’m something of a natural light evangelist when it comes to shooting food. If we can’t use what’s available, we ain’t working. Or something like that anyway. One thing that’s an absolute no-no is the … Continue reading →

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Tomato heaven

Posted on August 17, 2010 by alexandrapatrick

Someone once asked me to name my favourite fruit/vegetable. Without hesitation I replied “why the tomato, of course” (as if it was the dumbest question I’d ever heard). I really love these beautiful red fruits – from the sweetest cherry … Continue reading →

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Beer bubbles…

Posted on August 6, 2010 by alexandrapatrick

A lot of people seem to think that food photography is conducted with smoke and mirrors… …that there’s a lot of “cheating” going on to make it look more appetising (heard of glue for milk in popular cereals?). That may … Continue reading →

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