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Photoshoot for Buttercup Bake Shop

Did this a few days ago. So many cupcake flavors. The owner did really good job of styling. The only thing left to be desired is the shooting surface. The color is too close to the subject. But that is the only one the owner prepared. so… They sell other food. This one is really…

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Photography crepe, a difficult subject to shoot

It is my first time to photography crepe. I was already expect some potential difficulty before the shooting. I ate these kind of Japanese style crepe before, I know they are delicate. It is hard to keep the shape. I tried shooting it on the stand and from top town angle. But it look kind weird.…

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photoshoot for vrill food company

I did this food photoshoot for a new food company called Vrill last year December. http://www.vrillfood.com/ After 2-3 months preparation, they have successfully launched their food product and started selling them at many supermarkets in New York. I am so excited to be able to share my works now. Seeing client’s business is booming is the biggest rewarding…

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Food testing

One of my friend started learning cuisine. So I went to her house doing some photography test. We only did two food. She was happy with the result. We are expecting to collaborate more in the future.

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Taiwanese burger

I think it is my first time trying dark color background. My usual mind set when come to food photography is shooting with bright sunny day theme. I think that is what people associated with food. However this time the client request dark color background in order to emphasis on the food. I think the…

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Some of my old favorite food shots

When I organized my photo album today, I find many of my old food shots are really good. Some are still my favorite and best to date. These photos were taken from 2011 to 2013. Indeed the lighting for food photography is kind simple. You give a big soft light, food will always look good. My lighting…

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Photoshoot for a bubble tea shop

If you go to Flushing, New York, the most popular shop you see are those bubble tea drink shop. Every year, there are several new ones opening. When I first came to the town 10 years ago. There were only like 2 or 3 brand, and a very few shops in the town. Now they…

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photoshoot for Joy burger bar

Shooting food for Joy burger bar at west village. They have been looking for someone to photography their food for long time. Recently a coworker recommended me to them. Food looks great. I only hoping they have better looking plate. The plate is kind ugly, so they use paper to cover. Does not look elegant…

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photoshoot for a beverage shop

I have not done many food photography recently since I focus more on video side. I am no longer use my Canon DSLR. This photoshoot was done using my Panasonic GH3 mirrorless camera. Lens used for these photos was the 35-100 f2.8. I did not use umbrella, as I know now for this type of product, softbox works better.…