Mary McCartney is a photographer, filmmaker, TV cook and author. In Feeding Creativity she blends her passions for food and photography, cooking 60 of her favourite recipes for friends, family, musicians, actors, artists and visionaries. Mary makes each a specially prepared dish, which they eat together at their home or studio. Here, she shares her photographs, recipes, and anecdotes from those culinary encounters.
Mary caters for every eating occasion on her culinary voyage, from enjoying sheet pan pancakes with Cameron Diaz for breakfast to sharing globe artichoke appetisers with HAIM. She prepares an onion, pea, and spinach tart for lunch at David Hockney's LA studio and savours smokey dogs at home with Woody Harrelson. She meets Nile Rodgers at Abbey Road Studios with a roasted and toasted salad, makes a rainbow sprinkle cake for afternoon tea with Jeff Koons, and much more.
Feeding Creativity is a toast to easy and delicious plant-based food and a celebration of culinary conviviality.

For anyone heading to the country, this book is filled with ideas for farmstead living, including countless ways to cultivate nature's bounty, from environmentally sensitive experts and enthusiasts.

As a lifestyle choice, many people have recently made an exodus from the city to the country. One area in particular, the Hudson River Valley is booming because of legacy farmers and newcomers' mutual respect for the land. This inspirational survey presents a broad cross section of individuals who are flocking to this bucolic region and providing their considerable newfound knowledge on such topics as vegetable farming, planting a flower-cutting garden, tending a fruit orchard, canning and pickling, foraging, harvesting biodynamic honey, brewing beer, baking bread from local grains, and much more. They are restoring historic barns and houses and using salvaged materials for contemporary structures. Picturesque fencing, trellises, and arbors abound. Community dinners and farmers markets are occasions for exchanging information on land preservation. A listing of noteworthy farm-to-table restaurants, inns, farmers markets, farm stands, and artisanal breweries completes this beautifully photographed book, which will inspire and empower.

Captivating true stories, woven with engaging Bible devotions, served to you during delightful teatimes. The author makes you feel like you are sitting next to her, enjoying afternoon tea and listening to a friend share the faithfulness of God. Sherri is known for her faith-filled afternoon teas and devotional writing. In this book, she invites you to enjoy the charms of her traveling teatimes in lovely settings and unusual locations, all the while encouraging and uplifting you with enthralling true stories that reveal the truths of God's faithfulness and the promises of His Holy Word. The pages of this book burst with her colorful afternoon tea photographs, enabling you to engage in celebrating God's faithfulness as if you were enjoying fellowship over a cup of tea.

Shoot Stunning, Professional Food Photography that Looks Good Enough to Eat

Snapping unbelievably gorgeous food photos has never been simpler than with Picture Perfect Food, your all-in-one guide to delicious-looking images from prolific photographer and educator, Joanie Simon. Whether you're an up-and-coming food blogger, looking to break into commercial photography or capturing food just for fun (and your Instagram account), this approachable collection of tutorials will have you taking tantalizing and tasty shots with every snap of the shutter. No matter if you're using your phone, your fanciest DSLR or any camera in between, you'll gain complete confidence as you expand your technical knowledge and grow your artistic eye, creating awe-inspiring images that dazzle the senses.

With her cheerful teaching style, Joanie walks you through each element of a masterful food photo in chapters devoted to Camera Settings, Light and Shadow, Story, Props Styling, Composition, Food Styling and Finding Inspiration. Learn how to find the best light in your house for standout shots and to delve into the shadows to create a moody and mesmerizing atmosphere; discover how to compose the elements in your scenes through color theory and visual weight for unforgettable images that capture and hold the eye; and uncover the secrets of styling sensational salads and stunning soups and keeping your cool when shooting frozen foods, among other essential tricks of the trade.

With camera in hand and Joanie's expert guidance at your fingertips, tackle every photography challenge with confidence and take your food photos from meh to mouthwatering in no time.

As satisfying as a tumbler of single malt on a rainy afternoon, this spectacular tour across the Scottish landscape shows how the country's premier whisky-makers are creating exquisite beverages using new models of responsible stewardship for their five-hundred-year-old industry.

Horst A. Friedrichs and Stuart Husband are masters of visual storytelling, plumbing their subjects' sumptuous depths with arresting photography and evocative texts. Now they turn their attention to scotch whisky, undertaking a road trip of 8,000 miles across Scotland to understand the world's obsession with this iconic elixir.
Each distillery is introduced with Husband's engaging texts and illustrated with Friedrich's luscious photographs of the people who work there, the breathtaking scenery, the machinery, barrels, fields, grains, copper, and glassware that go into making fine scotch. They travel from Springbank distillery in Campbeltown via the Isle of Harris to Ardbeg on the Isle of Islay; they traverse the Lowlands and explore legendary Speyside single malts.
Ranging from ancient floor maltings to twenty-first century single malts being produced by a new generation of pioneers, this book shows that there are endless reasons and ways to enjoy scotch; and that for an industry steeped in history and committed to honoring the land and its people, the future is bright.

London's leading pub tour guide and host of the celebrated Liquid History Tours guides readers off the beaten path and through the doors of London's lesser known but most authentic pubs. Welcome to the world of London's finest backstreet boozers.

It's easy to stumble into London iconic pubs. The ones where Shakespeare trod the boards, or Dickens scribbled his next novel. What's more difficult and ultimately more rewarding, is finding that special pub that has just the right vibe; the pub that's tucked away from the maddening crowds of tourists and noisy out-of- towners; that almost mystical pub that you'll want to return to on a rainy evening, or show off to your friends.
These are the hidden gems that Warland introduces you to. Covering every corner of London from the city centre to its outer limits and beyond, these watering holes are permeated by personality and a passion for traditional hospitality. While the interiors might not boast architectural wonders or famous artwork, their unique qualities are brought to life through Horst Friedrichs' stunning photography, which illuminates their character and charm, their idiosyncratic hosts and patrons, the menus scrawled on chalkboard, the proudly polished brass, worn leather stools, and quirky artifacts. Warland is a delightfully engaging companion, but the pubs are the stars of this invaluable book that's as informative as it is collectible.

Plating--the art of presenting food on the plate--is brought to life for amateurs and pros alike, with spectacular photography and how-to's for creating a visual feast with exquisitely arranged dishes.

Delicious food lives through presentation as much as taste, and creatively displaying food on a plate can turn a great dish into an artwork. In plating, a dish of food is transformed into a feast for the senses. Playing with contrasting textures, color hues, and aromas, this is a skillful culinary art that spans global cuisine.

Story On A Plate introduces world renowned chefs and food stylists who guide you through the process of plating, step by step, from main dishes and appetizers to desserts. Story On A Plate opens up this gastronomic art form for both the amateur chef at home and the pro, and allows you to imaginatively and skilfully serve your own culinary creations.

Food has been a much-photographed subject throughout the history of photography, across genres, including art and advertising. This is the first book to survey the rich history of food in photography, and the photographers who developed new ways of describing food in pictures. Through key images, Susan Bright explores the important figures and movements of food photography to provide an essential primer, from the earliest photographers to contemporary artists.

Captivating true stories, woven with engaging Bible devotions, served to you during delightful teatimes. The author makes you feel like you are sitting next to her, enjoying afternoon tea and listening to a friend share the faithfulness of God. Sherri is known for her faith-filled afternoon teas and devotional writing. In this book, she invites you to enjoy the charms of her traveling teatimes in lovely settings and unusual locations, all the while encouraging and uplifting you with enthralling true stories that reveal the truths of God's faithfulness and the promises of His Holy Word. The pages of this book burst with her colorful afternoon tea photographs, enabling you to engage in celebrating God's faithfulness as if you were enjoying fellowship over a cup of tea.

Acclaimed chef, surfer, and photographer Patrick Trefz in his third powerHouse title scours the globe to hone in on spots offering tasty visuals of innovative local dishes, supreme surfing nooks, and camaraderie with fellow chef surfers. Includes three dozen regional recipes.

Replete with culinary and cultural discoveries, Ode to Travel shares a global traveler's flavorful memories with a sense of deep appreciation. Savor it for its recipes, images, and thoughtful observations about diverse cultures across the world. - FOREWORD REVIEWS

From Tunis to Teahupo'o, Stornoway to Salina Cruz, New York to Berlin, São Paolo, and Paris--award-winning photographer and filmmaker Patrick Trefz mixes the metropolitan and the deeply rural by bringing food and culture from across the globe into his latest book of recipes and photographs, Ode to Travel. Famed throughout the surf world for his decades of magazine-cover-worthy images, Trefz has also become known in food circles for his work documenting the farm-to-table movement and championing traditions of regional cuisine. Ode to Travel captures Trefz' innate ability as a traveler to become part of the scenes he finds himself in--not merely as an observer, but as a participant. Connecting landscape and seascape, people and food, Ode to Travel celebrates a world view of a globe deeply layered, how cultures define communities from the ground (and the sea) up in the form of its food and traditions, and the simple pleasures that bring color to living. Ode to Travel includes 35 recipes from the places Trefz has come to know intimately; each recipe included is an invitation to experience the local communities through their flavors and traditions. Includes contributions by monumental land artist Jim Denevan, three-star Michelin chef and Manresa restaurateur David Kinch, and Voyage of the Cormorant author and Surfboards California owner and craftsman Christian Beamish.

A lot of people take pictures in this surf world, but few do so with the deft or depth of Trefz; his work captivates the visual senses, but also has a way of telling a much deeper story than what is visibly there. Stuff that stirs more emotion and provokes more thought and is real--far from the fallacious, mass-produced, posed shit that's often churned out in the surf world. He keeps true to what inspires him intellectually and visually, and applies his vision and the many documentary mechanisms he's mastered, to create simulations of the way he sees the world.
--Rusty Long, professional surfer

Feast Your Eyes (and Tantalize Your Followers) with Fantastic Food Styling!

A lovely meal can look beautiful on the plate but what makes it truly standout? That's all in your lighting, the way you plate, the props you use, and the photographic theories you apply. In short, it's all in the art of food styling! Get your dishes camera-ready in an instant with celebrated food photographer and cook Julia Konovalova. Julia takes you behind the lens and delves into the cornerstones of food styling, including sections on:

- Backdrops and props
- Color theory
- Image composition
- Introducing action into food photos
- Juggling shutter speed, aperture, and ISO
- How to shop and cook with food photography in mind
- Composing in-progress shots
- Mastering the art of styling with clients in mind

Whether you are looking to make your followers swoon over mouthwatering home-cooked masterpieces or land a gig for a popular food brand, Julia has all the invaluable tips, tricks, and techniques to make your delectable art jump off the screen.

B.G. Gordon's Dachshund companion, Lenny, is a citizen of the world with a passion for fine cuisine. A Hollywood dog, he was brought up surrounded by titans of film, art, theater, and--of course--the restaurant world. Gordon says: The classic French bistro recipes in Lenny in Paris will always remind me of the summer Lenny and I spent together during our adventure in Paris. Her photo-journal cookbook will inspire you to live and cook like a Parisian. So put on a beret and invite your friends over and Lenny will walk you through everything you need to make the evening a success

Andrew Scrivani, food photographer for the New York Times, is one of the most respected names in the business. He's also a teacher of the craft, advising #foodporn obsessives, bloggers, photographers ready for the next step, and anyone who loves to shoot and eat, in how to:

• See the light (craft and shape it the way you want)
• Embrace the math (calculate ISO, aperture, shutter speed, and white balance)
• Consider visual storytelling (single vs. multiple image narratives)
• Master tricks for shooting in restaurants (window, bounce cards)
• Be a control freak (shop, prep, cook, style, and shoot)
• Turn passion into profit (work and get paid)

Part straight-forward practical advice, part stories from the field, with many of Scrivani's signature photos, this book will definitely make you hungry.

Visual Feast reveals a world where food is both an art medium and an edible eccentricity. We eat with our eyes. People love to stage and take photos of their food. Driven by Instagram and the advertising industry, stylists, gourmands, and photographers continually invent new ways of presenting food as both delectable and radical. Visual Feast presents work nonpareil from this growing scene. Sharing photos of food has become entrenched in our daily lives. Visual Feast celebrates the interplay between a myriad of styles: maps created from vegetables, lobsters painted gold to adorn tables, jelly molded into witty dishes. These images can be readily found on social media, in magazine Edited byials, or transformed into infographics. Food photographers and stylists create innovative images that make mouths water, eyes widen, and nostrils inhale imagined scents. Quenching creative curiosities and satisfying even the keenest of artistic palettes, Visual Feast explores food staging and exists as a tome of inspiration for those immersed and intrigued by its yummy and alluring realm.

For amateurs and pros looking to add to their portfolios, How to Photograph Food makes food photography a piece of cake
How to Photograph Food is the gorgeous, informative photography book you didn't know you needed. For budding photographers and social media personalities, the perfect image has never been easier to capture, and How to Photograph Food puts it all within reach. Chapters include:

• Gear
• Lighting
• Frame and Balance
• Food Styling
• Photo Editing
• Thinking like a Pro

You'll learn the essential equipment, how to keep food looking good on a shoot, how to work with props, managing lighting, and much more, all from a skilled photographer and teacher. With only a digital camera and a little practice, you'll be able to turn out images with great contrast, balance, and appeal that look as good as they taste.

Take a deep dive into Modernist Cuisine founder and
photographer Nathan Myhrvold's ever-evolving fascination with food in his new
book Food & Drink: Modernist Cuisine Photography. This beautiful
photo book features over 200 vibrant images showcasing food in new and
surprising ways. Myhrvold uses cutting-edge photography techniques that combine
custom-built cameras and robotics with creativity, endless curiosity, and the
willingness to get drenched with wine on occasion. The results are blueberries
shot to appear like boulders, condiments exploding out of cannons, and wine
catapulted to create the perfect splash.

This collection of Myhrvold's images is organized into
thematic sections focused on core elements of his food photography and comes
packaged in a new shelf-friendly trim size with a slipcase. Over 20 full-spread
panoramic images measuring 27 x 10.315 display high-quality printing.

From an aerial shot of the gentle carved shapes in a
wheat field after harvest to the magnified view of the colorful corona of a
tomato seed, Food & Drink features imagery not found in Myhrvold's
previous photography book. This gorgeous coffee table book captures stunning
details of the foods and drinks we love from a fresh, playful perspective.

- Style your dishes and make photos for your social media

- A practical guide for anyone who wants to learn more about food photography with a camera or smartphone

- For everyone who loves cooking and sharing their inspiration

Foodie and food photographer Evelien Boone shows you how to style a dish and make it look tasty, how you can take the most beautiful food photos with your camera or smartphone and the different composition techniques you can apply. With this book she proves that anyone can learn to take mouth-watering photographs as long as you have the right tools at hand.

Fotografía de producto: Una gran herramienta para potenciar tus ventas.
La fotografía publicitaria es un género fotográfico que tiene un impacto significativo en el mundo de hoy. Se utiliza en una amplia variedad de industrias, desde la publicidad de un producto hasta campañas de moda, estilo de vida y se considera uno de los géneros fotográficos más lucrativos y fáciles de monetizar.
Está demostrado que la fotografía publicitaria también es un medio poderoso para transmitir un mensaje, crear una marca y vender productos o servicios. La calidad de las imágenes y su capacidad de llamar la atención y conectar con el público objetivo es fundamental en este género fotográfico.
Por esta razón, en esta Guía Completa de Fotografía Publicitaria y Comercial te daremos todas las herramientas necesarias para que conozcas las técnicas y mejores prácticas para producir imágenes impactantes y efectivas.
La fotografía Publicitaria es una rama o género de la fotografía y está especializada en capturar imágenes de artículos o productos con el fin de mostrarlos de la mejor manera posible.
Es una disciplina que se encarga de crear imágenes persuasivas y atractivas con el objetivo de promocionar un producto, servicio, evento o marca. En este tipo de fotografía se busca captar la atención del espectador, transmitir emociones y generar interés en el público objetivo.
Su objetivo principal es generar interés y persuadir al público objetivo para que realice una acción específica, como comprar un producto o contratar un servicio. Esta forma de fotografía busca despertar sensaciones en el público para generar clientes potenciales en base a estímulos visuales.
La fotografía publicitaria se distingue por su enfoque creativo, impactante y atractivo visualmente, y utiliza técnicas especiales para resaltar los atributos del producto o servicio que se desea promocionar
La iluminación, la composición, color, enfoque, el retoque y la edición juegan un papel clave en la creación de imágenes atractivas que resalten los detalles y las cualidades de los productos.
Es fundamental trabajar en colaboración con un equipo creativo que tenga en cuenta el mensaje que se quiere transmitir y el público al que va dirigido.
Pueden ser fotografías de comida, de botellas, de autos, de ropa, de muebles, de todo lo susceptible a ser vendido o expuesto. De la calidad de la fotografía dependerá la percepción que se tenga de ese objeto y, por lo tanto, su aceptación en el mercado.
Debes tener en cuenta que el comprador no puede ver el objeto en persona: con la foto debes darle la mayor cantidad de información posible y persuadirlo de que lo compre. No se trata de presionar, pero sí de evocar y ayudar a vender el producto.
Dentro de sus características generales, la fotografía publicitaria se destaca por su creatividad, impacto visual y atractivo visual, y utiliza técnicas y recursos especiales para resaltar los atributos del producto o servicio que se desea promocionar. Busca transmitir un mensaje claro y conciso que capture la atención del espectador de manera efectiva.
Un ejemplo frecuente del uso de la fotografía publicitaria es en la promoción de productos de consumo, donde las imágenes se utilizan en anuncios impresos, vallas publicitarias, catálogos, sitios web y redes sociales.
Además, la fotografía de estilo de vida es un tipo común de fotografía publicitaria que busca crear una conexión emocional con el espectador mostrando el producto o servicio integrado en un contexto de estilo de vida. Otros usos frecuentes incluyen fotografía de moda, fotografía gastronómica, y fotografía corporativa para dar a conocer una empresa, sus valores, y sus actividades.

Join Hello Kitty, My Melody and friends from Sanrio, along with Totoro, Rilakkuma, Miffy, Pokémon pals, Little My from Moomin, Sumikko Gurashi and Doraemon on a culinary adventure!

In Power of Plate, Kris Guilherme presents a charming collection of photographs featuring these iconic characters in a world of culinary wonder. From Hello Kitty's Adorable appetizers to Totoro's forest-inspired feasts, and from Rilakkuma's relaxing cakes to Miffy's sweet treats, every image is a celebration of friendship, food and fun.

As you turn the pages, you'll discover a visual feast that will delight your senses and warm your heart. So come, along, and indulge in the whimsy with this beloved cast of characters!

The Joy of Plate is a delightful collection of food art featuring beloved Disney princesses and cartoon characters. With Stunning creations inspired by Snow White, Alice in Wonderland, Winnie the Pooh, Toy Story, Iron man and more, this book is a masterful blend of creativity, skill, and imagination. Through exquisite photography, The Joy of Plate will inspire you to create your own edible masterpieces and make any occasion to celebrate. Indulge in the magic of food art and discover the joy of creativity in the kitchen.