Tag Archives: still life

Antique Watering Can Floral Arrangement

Posted on June 24, 2018 by lensaddiction

While searching online a few months ago for still life and food props, I came across a site called Vivre which did wonderful antique style and french decor homewares. Rather surprisingly they are actually based in New Zealand! Even better, … Continue reading →

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Last of the Still Life Article Series

Posted on May 6, 2018 by lensaddiction

The third and last in my series of Still Life articles has been published this week – this one is about the fun that can be had with creative post processing of your images. Still Life Post Processing Article Its … Continue reading →

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Berry Berry Delicious

Posted on December 29, 2017 by lensaddiction

Yay its Xmas time, I am on holiday and its berry season again!  Time to get into the studio and shoot some more food porn.  BTW yes I am still alive, it has just been one of those years where … Continue reading →

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Crimson and Lime Green Gerbera

Posted on March 26, 2017 by lensaddiction

While shopping yesterday at a fruit and vegetable barn I don’t usually go to as its on the other side of town, I spotted this bunch of gorgeous crimson gerbera, that are highlighted with touches of lime green on the … Continue reading →

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Photography Props

Posted on February 19, 2017 by lensaddiction

Welcome to my new readers, some of whom may have found me via Instagram.  Please say Hi – would love to hear what attracted you to my images and what information you have found useful on the blog! One discussion … Continue reading →

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Distressed Chair

Posted on January 19, 2017 by lensaddiction

One of the things I love about the work of Kim Klassen is the elegant way she works with what I guess is referred to as “shabby chic” – where furniture is worn and used and rough around the edges … Continue reading →

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More Dark Light Food Photography

Posted on January 18, 2017 by lensaddiction

Cherries from my tree and they are completely delicious and I was so please to finally sort out this technique so I could properly do them justice! Huge juicy blackberries, I couldn’t resist buying some to bring home and shoot … Continue reading →

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Pomegranate

Posted on November 12, 2016 by lensaddiction

Pomegranates are a rare and unusual fruit for NZ and expensive too – this one cost me $8!! I had intentions on taking several photos of the whole fruit, then breaking it open to shoot the lovely shiny seeds, but … Continue reading →

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Dark and Moody Lighting for Food Photography

Posted on November 6, 2016 by lensaddiction

Pinterest is one of my favourite things because it provides so many new ideas and inspirations for things to try.  This dark moody lighting style is something I saw there and decided it must be done 🙂 This style is … Continue reading →

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Yes There Really Are Green Eggs

Posted on October 30, 2016 by lensaddiction

Yesterday I pulled out this tray of lovely green eggs laid by some Arancuna chickens …… and they were so pretty, I put them back until today, when I took photos of them instead LOL Experimenting with different angles and … Continue reading →

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