Comments on: Whoops! The wrong people got the table

By: Ed Charles

Ed Charles — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 23:46:56 +0000

Augustus, I can’t believe you use a mini tripod. People must wonder what you are up to. What camera do you use. I’m thinking of getting the new Ricoh that has great manual settings and no zoom but it’s exie. I must admit I do tart around with photoshop but need to refine my skills in changing the levels on particular objects in the pic.
Apparently, chefs take food pics all the time. Veda Wickens – the other side of Robin at Interlude (best new talent) told me he spent his whole time in the US photographing food.

By: Helen (AugustusGloop)

Helen (AugustusGloop) — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 05:16:00 +0000

lol @ Saffron. I’m compulsive, yes!

Ed – definitely avoid the flash. Doesn’t do your photos any good and, as Saff points out, it only blows your cover. I use a little bendy tripod (god I’m a geek) which is brilliantly discreet. You may need to play with your manual settings too to fix the white balance and exposure levels (wow, I almost sound like I know what I’m talking about!).

By: saffron

saffron — Tue, 08 Nov 2005 17:06:56 +0000

well ive only tried taking photos in very dim lights a few times. i had minor success at billingsgate – but only reserved taking pics at dessert time as i awas having too much fun.

By: kylie

kylie — Tue, 08 Nov 2005 16:24:01 +0000

Turns out Richard Berry *doesn’t* have a hernia… he could’ve had that $20 lap dance without risking internal injury after all!

By: Ed Charles

Ed Charles — Tue, 08 Nov 2005 15:16:46 +0000

Good idea. Do you get away without a flash at night? I figure it’s easier to get away with if you have a group so it looks like a party.

By: Ed Charles

Ed Charles — Tue, 08 Nov 2005 00:05:38 +0000

How’s Richard Berry’s hernia?

By: saffron

saffron — Mon, 07 Nov 2005 19:33:39 +0000

i too find it difficult to take pics in a restaurant, especially if it is a little more than a cafe or small sushi joint and or if its a special occassion, good company or very simply if wine is involved

it looks like you used your flash for the pics; i always turn mine off for food pics as it prevents bouncing and doesnt attract attention from the waitstaff when you are dining out.

you could however ask AG for some tips; she is a prolific mid bite photographer!