Portrait of a half eaten cookie

[Bretm1]

I met a food photographer a long time ago and he told me how paint and glue (for milk) are often used to create colors better for food photography. This one is all natural. I did this with no flash, no tripod, natural light plus overhead incandescent light bulbs. This was done with a Canon SX200IS super zoom pocket camera. I had it on manual, it was shot at 100 ISO, f 3.4, 1/40 s, 6.1mm focal length(36mm equivalent for 35mm) I then cropped and sharpened. I didn't tweak much else. I wish the cookie was a little sharper. I was REALLY EXCITED about this shot but then the sugar high wore off. I wanted it to be appetizing to the viewer. It really makes me appreciate the work that goes into this type of shot, and the equipment used.

[caleb]

I think the two (very) different light sources wreaked havoc on the white balance. I don't know if it will work with a global adjustment, but I think the colors need to be slightly tweaked (to get the milk from green to white). I would also rotate the picture CW just a tad. I think it could be sharper/have a higher DOF, too.

Looking at this is making me crave some cookies now....

[Shebang]

I think a brighter light might better achieve your goal. I certainly am no expert, but blue (the background) and food usually don't go well together. I must admit though, I do want a cookie now!

[tocorro]

Does a portrait have to include a face? I have to complete a portrait project for my photography class, and I was just wondering about this. Most of the time, a portrait includes the model's face and captures his/her emotions on camera. However, can a picture with other parts of the body also be called a portrait?

[Shebang]

Does a portrait have to include a face? I have to complete a portrait project for my photography class, and I was just wondering about this. Most of the time, a portrait includes the model's face and captures his/her emotions on camera. However, can a picture with other parts of the body also be called a portrait?

From the web definitions and my own understanding, I think the common understanding of a portrait would include a face. Be safe and just ask the instructor to clarify. Please post your results and tell us how it went -- and welcome to PR!

[Nicci]

I think brighter too. But other than that, you made me crave chocolate chip cookies and that is point of food photography.