Orange and Gold Food Photos
Today I'm sharing some Dark and Moody Food Photography
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Orange and Gold Food Photos
Today I'm sharing some Dark and Moody Food Photography
Aquilegia also known as columbine is a species of plant with over 60 varieties. It is a perennial and so far the first ones I planted have come back for the last 4 years. This one in the photo is new. I love that they have so many different shapes and colors to the flowers and when they are done the green leaves hang on for weeks after. Itās a mid Spring riser and tops the list of one of my favorite flowers. They are known for growing naturally in woodland areas and meadows.
Movement in photos. Not the easiest when youāre a one person operation. The best advice I can give is to not worry about the mess. I did this shoot at least 4 times taking 10 shots each session. The first few times I tried not to make a mess and then I realized to get the effect I want it was inevitable that flour would be everywhere. So there you have it. Make a mess. Oh and use a tripod. š
Being a mom is one of the highlights of my life. Itās been a learning curve for sure. No one can tell you how itās going to go. No one can tell you the ache in your heart you will have for these beings. Or the immense joy they bring to us. I wouldnāt change a moment of it. There are no words to express my love for them. And for the man I share this family with. Love you honey! š Thanks for being on this journey with me. Hereās to Monday and to all the moms out there. Have a lovely week. š·š
Grocery store flowers mixed in with boxwood from my yard, some pieces of our tree and a few branches of green left growing by the mulberry bushes. Although this was not a planned shoot itās important to just play and be creative for nothing other than yourself. And now to clean up the mess. š . . . . #floralphotography #prettyflowers #creativelife #slowliving #floraldesign #creativephotography (at Chicago metropolitan area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXhCnk3JltI/?utm_medium=tumblr
Pasta is the ultimate comfort food. This Penne pasta with chickpeas, romaine salad, croutons and some Caesar dressing is easy to make. Itās perfect for a quick to pull together lunch or dinner idea. And did I mention itās vegetarian? . . . . #aloveafare #foodphotography #foodstyling #pastaforlunch #vegetarianeats #photographyprops #darlingweekend #slowdownwithstills #darkandmoody #seeksimplicty #still_life_photography #still_life_gallery #creativelife #creativemindset #tastingtable #eatprettythings #cameraeatsfirst #canongirl #canon (at Chicago metropolitan area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZXP71kFVb4/?utm_medium=tumblr
Anyone for mushroom soup? Fresh mushrooms, butter and flour. Some salt, pepper, broth and half and half. So few ingredients to make this easy bowl of deliciousness. . . . . . #mushroomsoup #soup #comfortfood #whatweeat #slowliving #still_life_gallery #foodphotography #stylethatfood #photographer #creativelife #creativephotography (at Chicago metropolitan area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbIkh5tF3EE/?utm_medium=tumblr
I have a thing for Spring. Saw these at Trader Joeās and didnāt get them right away but found myself going back. These beautiful florals kept popping into my head. Flowers in milk. . . . . #florals #flowerphotography #aloveafare #floralvibes #prettyflorals #beautyinflorals #slowliving #creativemindset #creativelifestyle (at Chicago metropolitan area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaKwk79lqDg/?utm_medium=tumblr
Carrot, potatoes, garlic, salt and pepper roasted for 40 minutes in a 400 degree oven. Add roasted veggies to a pot with broth. Milk if you like but that will change the color slightly. Use an immersion blender to make it creamy. I served this with roasted greens and slivered almonds. . . . . . #soup #delicioussoup #whatweeat #onmytable #easyrecipes #vegetariansoupidwas #roastedvegetables #quickandeasycooking #comfortfood #cozymeals (at Chicago metropolitan area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaFnudCFmzH/?utm_medium=tumblr
Flowers from my garden way back in September. The rose bush I planted in a pot was so prolific. I canāt wait till it starts to warm up again. In the mean time Iāll enjoy the dried version of these. Have you tried a photo shoot with flowers in milk? Itās pretty easy. Find a white container preferably in the shape of a rectangle so you have plenty of room to shoot the scene. Then add water. And then some milk. You donāt have to add a ton. Just enough to give it that cloudy appearance. Place flowers gently on top of milk water and move them around until you find a composition that feels right. You can add or subtract as you like.
Starting out the year with a snow storm today. āļø āļø So letās do a little prop talking. Each of the pieces in this photo is from a different place. Which means prop shopping takes time and thought. Itās taken me years to get pieces that fit the look Iām trying to achieve. And in the beginning I didnāt even know what worked. I look back on my work and see that much of it was a mish mosh of pieces that didnāt really go together. Through trial and error I think Iāve gotten much better at picking pieces that go together and blend with my current style. Donāt get me wrong sometimes I still buy a piece, bring it home and realized what was I thinking. I am an avid thrift store shopper so I will use the piece a couple of times and then give it back to the thrift store. But when Iām spending more money on a piece on Etsy for example I try to be very selective. For example the plate in this photo was $15 not including shipping and for me thatās a lot of money for a singular plate however I have been looking for a plate like this for years and have not been able to find something like this at the thrift store. So I bit the bullet and spent the money and I absolutely love the plate and it will be in the rotation. OK so moral of the story try to make a list of pieces that youāre looking for. When you pick up a piece that you see at a store or online and ask yourself does this blend with my current style? Asking yourself that question and reviewing your list will keep you from buying pieces that donāt go with the look that youāre trying to achieve. So hereās to 2022 and prop shopping. Have a good one and stay safe out there. šš¤ . . . . . #props #propshopping #creativelife #slowdownwithstills #smallmomentsofcalm #simplethingsmadebeautiful #happy2022 #thatsdarling #still_life_photography (at Chicago metropolitan area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYM9Kdnvr0m/?utm_medium=tumblr
When the day is dreary and youāre not ready to get out of bed in the dark. Which by the way I do not enjoy. Hereās some rich color and a dose of vitamin c. Happy Monday. . . . . #aloveafare #feedfeed #slowliving #foodtographyschool #foodphotography #foodstyling (at Chicago metropolitan area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CX_vYyQl1f9/?utm_medium=tumblr
Iāve read that Granny Smith apples are the never fail apples to use when baking an apple pie. Iāve also used honey crisp and Braeburn and thought these were really good as well. Do you have a preference? Now when it comes to crust do you prebake and then add apples? I do not. Iāve read that prebaking the bottom crust ensures it wonāt get soggy after adding fruit filling. And lastly do you leave your pie out on the counter overnight? I have many times and It should be ok unless there is egg or cream or custard in the pie. If thereās sugar and apples and butter you should be pretty safe but always use discretion when leaving food out overnight. . . . . #applepie #prettyfood #foodphotographyandstyling #slowdownwithstills #christmasmood #christmasvibes #holidaymood #holidaydessert #photographyprops (at Chicago metropolitan area) https://www.instagram.com/aloveafare/p/CXbug87pZ46/?utm_medium=tumblr
Here is another really easy recipe for you today. I used store bought pie crust and placed it in some mini tart pans. I sliced up some apples and coated them in a little bit of flour and a generous amount of sugar and cinnamon. I baked them for about 20-25 minutes. Done. And so pretty. . . . . #appletart #foodphotography #foodstyling #movementinphotography #aloveafare #slowliving #still_life_gallery (at Chicago metropolitan area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWBnokBJnpZ/?utm_medium=tumblr
Some days are harder than others. Making decisions for others is never easy. I am naturally an over thinker. And with that comes the what ifās. So many that there are times I struggle with my decision making.
Most of my decisions really boil down to the safety of my family and friends. When I decided to have kids I knew that would be a part of it but I didnāt realize how much. There are days that I agonize over a decision that I made or a statement that I made that may have come across as uncaring or unloving. Those are the times when I really beat myself up mentally.
I understand that words matter and actions matter and so I give thought and pause to decisions. Ā
We are all connected. Our decisions and our actions affect others.
No Iām not trying to say that we need to be perfect kind creatures every single day because honestly weāre not. There are days when I donāt even want to look at another person which is very few and far between because I love people. But on those days I have to remind myself through Memes or positive affirmations that we are all connected. Ā
We should be able to Ā offer a fair shake because I donāt know what someone else might be going through and I donāt know what their life is about . I hold hope that they would give me the same thoughts and courtesies and obviously not everyone will but that doesnāt mean that I shouldnāt try. What kind of world do I wanna live in? A place where we dislike each other for simple words or a place where we learn to work together because we need each other.</p>
I don't have much to say about this photo. Hope your Tuesday is going well. My plan is to do some laundry, get some Christmas shopping done, and definitely wrap a few gifts. Iām not one to sit and wrap for long periods of time. Itās not one of my favorite things to do. I do however like picking out the paper and ribbons. This years color scheme is deep red and beige Kraft paper with twine and red velvet ribbons. Oh and I have to go get a stamp pad for the cards. Ever since I can remember we pick a theme for the gifts at Christmas. I feel like making the outside look special makes the most mundane gift feel elevated. Well thatās about it for today. ššā¤ļø