There are very few photographic subjects that are so readily available, and offer such scope for exploring one’s creativity, and approach to lighting and composition. Indeed, still life studies of food have been a consistent staple of art history through the centuries. As well as shooting them in a studio environment, there are opportunities to show them in their natural growing environment, in the markets of the world, or even in the act of being prepared, served up and consumed!
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