Richard Haughton on photographing food

You may have noticed that recently sharing photos of food has become a trend. When I booked tickets for elBulli exhibition at Somerset House I was thrilled to find a food photography workshop. This was one of these rare opportunities where you get a chance to observe and hear how a professional artist works. Last Saturday I was one of the many curious amateurs eagerly listening to Haughton's experience as a still life food photographer.

Haughton has worked with many Japanese and French chefs where I think he also adapted his fine attention to detail and precise photographic style. His images of food remind me of fine art, emphasising purity, freshness and the texture of the food. I am more used to seeing images of food in lifestyle magazines with a theme in mind. Whether it's a editorial about picnics or breakfast recipes. A bit messier sets if I may say. 

You might think did I learn anything new? Most definitely. I can see myself investing in spotlights, new reflectors and spending more time 'playing' on Photoshop, because this is where most of the work is done.

Below I have posted examples of some of his still life food photography.

What is your view on food photography workshops?

Photo credits:

Photographs of food
Richard Haughton http://www.richardhaughton.com