Greetings folks,
A number of weeks ago – Curtis had me assist him on a fun little shoot for Hudsons Taphouse – specifically the one on Whyte Ave. Hudsons was just about to unleash their new food menu (which rocks by the way) – and they wanted some cool shots of a few plates for their website. I think this was prior to the string of restaurants that Curtis had me help him with – so it was the first “food photography” shoot I’d ever been on, I really wasn’t sure what to expect or how this was going to work.
Montreal Steak sandwich - Hudsons Taphouse
Turns out – it was quite cool in that I learned some neat tricks that Curt literally pulled out his proverbial hat. And by hat, I mean a box of gadgets just for this kind of shoot – but if I tell you guys the secrets…I might find myself resorting to being one of those guys on the sides of the streets you see waving promotional signs like clowns. What a weird job. Anyway. These are just a few of the dishes we shot that day – others included a poutine (they have three different poutine dishes on the new menu) and their halibut fish.
I have to admit that food photography has always amused me – especially when you see it on the walls of restaurants or – even funnier – in commercials. The latter being the most comical simply because it ALWAYS looks absolutely perfect. Too perfect…because it never looks that good when you actually end up ordering it. Fortunately, that wasn’t the case here. The best part of this shoot was that after we were done with each dish (particularly the poutine and fish – throwing in an “omnomnom” here for good measure)…we sampled them all. And enjoyed it. Everything we shot was made for us on the spot – and with the exception of some minor arrangements on our part (very little), what you see here is what you’ll get when you order it.
And in the end I think that’s exactly what Curtis was going for – realistic shots of real food. That said – I shall leave you with this salivating piece:
