Bread n' Butter
Bread and Butter:
1. noun A vital component of something. Bread and butter, as foodstuffs, are considered basic forms of sustenance.A flourishing stock market is the bread and butter of a successful country.
2. noun A job or task that provides one with a steady income.I'm an artist on the weekends, but being a tutor is my bread and butter.
~ Source: The free dictionary.com Idiom's Dictionary
~ Source: The free dictionary.com Idiom's Dictionary
The COVID-19 Pandemic has brought our society Back to Basics! It is evident that NEEDS and WANTS have to be re-evaluated by everybody. YET.... Some of us feel the need to express ourselves, we want to CREATE with friends, and family, we want to CONNECT!
Here is your chance, and this is the lesson to give you the tools to bring out your culinary artist and to share it with others!
As promised, I would like to introduce you to Kevin Clark. I have been so fortunate to have my neighbours: Kevin and Tricia Clark of Kevin Clark Studios. They photographed my homemade Sourdough Bread and Butter last weekend... on my sundeck! (taking social distancing into account)
Here is his website, prepared to be INSPIRED! Check out Kevin's Website here: https://www.kevinclarkstudios.com
Kevin was the photographer for many cook books, a recent one, was the gorgeous book below by local chef : David Robertson of l The Dirty Apron Cooking School: Gather
During the photo shoot, I was impressed by Kevin's commitment and pursuit of excellence! He was meticulous about getting the lighting JUST right, and getting the best shots possible. He gives us some great tips!
Setting up the tripod, backdrop, surface for shooting, lighting, flash, diffused light, flags, laptop were just the beginning. Learn more about the Photography process as part of your assignment.
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The 'Pro' camera, but Kevin also used his iPhone to take several shots. |
Trish is the amazing Make-up Artist, Food Stylist, wife and co-worker with Kevin. She is removing extra flour with a tool.
The same picture as above, shot with a Samsung Galaxy 8
Trish is the amazing Make-up Artist, Food Stylist, wife and co-worker with Kevin. She is removing extra flour with a tool.
The same picture as above, shot with a Samsung Galaxy 8
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| Setting up flags, back drop for back-lighting |
Trish provides a few key Food Stylist tips (Turn up your vvolume)
The lap top connected to the camera shows photographs immediately on screen
Heavy black card stock is used to to block the (skylight ) from overhead
Q: What characteristics or core competencies does it take to be a successful Commercial Photographer?
A: Pursuit of excellence, artistic ability, creativity, attention to visual details, patience, good people skills, business ability, persistence, fluency with computers, software and cameras.
Q: How did you become interested in photography? In Food Photography? What education, experience is required?
A: Watch the video of Kevin Clark's photography tips under FILES in TEAMS to find out!
A rare photo of the photographer. THANK YOU Kevin Clark for sharing your passion and talent with our high school students! The photos below are Kevin's re-touched, magazine ready shots.
It's YOUR TURN: Check out the assignment titled:
Bread n'Butter Part 1, Part 2
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No Yeast? No problem, make your own sour dough starter! |
(Pro Home Cooks video)
Here is my BURNT loaf of sour dough, mistakes happen,
Keep calm and bake MORE bread!
No Yeast? No Sourdough? No Problem, Try this:
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Homemade Butter. 1. Pour cream into a jar 2. Shake, Shake, Shake 3. Rinse, and add Salt, Voila!Homemade Butter Recipe (Click here) |
Please look at your attached assignment on TEAMS:
TASK,EXPLORE,SHOW & SHARE, TURN IN,CLEAN UP
Take LOTS of pictures, EXPERIMENT with lighting, angles, textures to improve your FOOD PHOTOS!
Get started with Photography:
Happy Cooking and Photographing!
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