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YOUR BEST SHOT
AUSTRALIAN PHOTOGRAPHY + DIGITAL JULY 2015
PHOTOGRAPHER
Amanda Cross
HOW I DID IT
This photo was taken in a makeshift
light tent. I wanted to shoot directly
from above, but light it from below
and bounce the light around so it
would distribute evenly across the
reflective surfaces. The spoons,
Maltesers and cupcakes were set
up on a product table with the light
directly below the cupcake; I then
set up white cardboard into a box
shape with a white cardboard lid
which had a hole just big enough
for the camera to shoot through.
I wanted to play with reflective
surfaces, texture and patterns.DETAILS
Nikon D90, 18-55mm @ 18mm,
1/125s @ f/5.6, ISO 200, Manfrotto
tripod, Photoshop adjustments.PHOTOGRAPHER
Rebecca
Vanderjagt
HOW I DID IT
Whilst practising some
shots for an upcoming
‘food’ stills shoot for a
friend, I decided to try a
shot using my phone. I got
the idea from seeing so
many people using their
phones to take photos of
what they’re eating and
then sharing the images
on social media. Whether
they’re in the kitchen or
eating out, sharing food
images has become a
daily occurrence.
DETAILS
Canon EOS 550D, focal
length 33mm, 1/10s @ f/5.
Tripod used and backlight
for subject. Adjustments
made to brightness
using Photoshop.