I started this new mission by dipping into my collection of vintage kitchen tools. The photographer I was working with, Justin Paris, is also a fan of vintage finds, and that is a big plus. When you work as part of a team, it is so important that everyone relate to the visual direction of the photo. It makes a huge difference in the final outcome.
I had found this neat little whisk, the wire spirals around in sort of a tornado shape.
Photographer: Justin B. Paris
The small mixing bowl was a surprise on camera. I knew it had an interesting pattern in the glass, but with great lighting it really added so much to the shot.
This citrus squeezer is cast iron, and the weight of it helps to press and unbelievable amount of juice from a small lime! I was drawn to the patina of the metal, and the forged look. It was a little difficult to find an angle that would tell the story, but here's what we finished with:
Photographer: Justin B. Paris
This is one of the wood berry baskets I showed you a few posts back. I used the blackberries to add the staining, as I had planned. I love the perspective, berries peeking through the corner and the slice of light shining through. Subtle, beautiful!
Photographer: Justin B. Paris
Such a great productive day, we actually did two more involved shots, also. I thought I'd just add them to my website, and ended up making yet more changes and moves to the entire site. I guess that is one more goal taken care of. Anyway, below is a detail from one of the other new shots, enjoy!
On Camera with photographer Justin B. Paris: Vintage Kitchenalia
Your props are always so beautiful. It's so difficult to find something similar in Germany, that's not overexpensive. The citrus squeezer is really a cool kitchen gadget, but the pic with the light peeking through the wood berry basket is my favourite! Good job done, Paula! I'm always looking forward to your posts!
ReplyDeleteIt takes a perceptive view to transform the baskets into something special. Love the whisk.
ReplyDeleteI just found you via Neel's interview with you on his blog, Learn Food Photography. I'm so glad I found you here at Still Life Style. Photography is an ongoing struggle for me, and I have a lot to learn. I think I came to the right place.
ReplyDeleteKathleen
I have never thought about using vintage props in my photos til now! You gave me some great inspiration and in fact I've discovered quite a lot of old bowls and pots and so on in our basement :) Thank you :)
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