The Jamie Oliver Guide to Food Photography (D208)

Did you watch Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution last night? What did you think?

I watched his TED talk a few weeks ago for the first time and was seriously inspired by his courage and energy to take on people and their food. That can get pretty personal. as we saw last night in the first episode of his new show, Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. Kind of reminds me of Super Nanny… someone else has to come in from another country to help us get control of an out-of-control situation.

If Jamie Oliver were to offer a guide for food photography, I think it would go something like this…

FRESH: Use only fresh ingredients without preservatives and ingredients you don’t recognize
NATURAL: Use natural light to make everything look as natural and appealing as possible
COLORFUL: Add as much variety of colorful foods as you possibly can
FUN: Capture the process of cooking, not just the final product
SHARE: Let others enjoy your images the same way they would your home-cooked meal at a supper club

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ALMOST MISSED OUT
I almost didn’t get to watch the show because we were planning to watch Flash Forward and The Office. But, after much pleading for Jamie Oliver first, I convinced the hubby to give me 15 minutes to watch the beginning and we’d change it if he didn’t like it. Woohoo! We watched the whole first episode because it was actually pretty interesting (and a little convicting).

BAREFOOT (& not pregnant) IN THE KITCHEN
It got me back in the kitchen today tackling homemade wheat tortillas. Super easy, fiber rich, and filling. Even got some fun time with my son using the rolling pin on the fresh dough.

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NOT SO SAVORY OPTIONS
We’re not health nuts, but coming from California and now living in the South, I imagine we kinda look that way to some. We shop at Whole Foods or Trader Joes when we can, avoid trans fat and high fructose corn syrup, and eat organic fruits and veggies. But, when we travel or when our schedules get crazy (often), we resort to not so savory options.

What about you? What would you add to the food photography guide? What are your food weaknesses?

Added Note: To continue to spread the momentum and to show that people care about the importance of promoting healthy food and cooking skills for children, Jamie has created an online petition which he plans to present to the White House. So far more than 250,000 people have signed the petition, including me. Why not you?

Manual: Page 142
Images: Underwater images on Behance.com

March 27, 2010

Judy Knesel

I watched it. I thought he came on a little too strong, like he was the authority and they needed his help. He was humbled a little I think.

We eat healthy as well. Not organic, but small amounts of starch, no trans-fats, as sugar-free as possible, no colas, etc. We feel so much better for it.

The wheat tortillas sound interesting. I might try some myself.
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Definitely came on strong, but I think that passion is why he’s the one with a show… you gotta have passion and emotion to get people stirred up enough to change. I think his heart is in the right place and hope that the changes he’s helping people make will last!