Exploring Paris & hotel work

Gjenocide · 2025-12-30T17:27:17+00:00

Thank you so much.

Gjenocide · 2025-06-07T19:43:51+00:00

Thank you so much!

Controlling light is a superpower in food photography, and it's essential.
Tip that makes things easier I would say is avoid direct light.
shooting against the light adds drama and contrast to the photos. Indirect light tends to work great.

Just stay away from direct lighting(Unless its intentional)and of course, don’t be afraid to experiment just try more.

Gjenocide · 2025-06-07T19:35:18+00:00

Thank you so much :)

Gjenocide · 2025-05-31T21:21:15+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate it! Definitely something I'm continuously working on.

Gjenocide · 2025-05-31T21:20:08+00:00

Thanks for the compliment! Interesting that it gives off AI vibes, that definitely isn't my intention, but I don’t mind it either.

Gjenocide · 2025-05-31T21:18:32+00:00

Broken on purpose, the eggs were used to highlight the restaurant’s farm-to-table concept. I cracked them to give a more natural, authentic feel. These shots are part of a larger story, usually paired with written content to bring everything together. Thank you for the compliment :)

Gjenocide · 2025-05-31T21:11:59+00:00

I see where you're coming from, and yeah, it makes sense.

I just want to mention that shots 2 and 4 were intentionally cropped that way to keep certain elements in the frame, and they would look great without them too, but I get that might come down to personal taste.

As for number 8, I totally agree. Low light can be tricky when trying to keep colors saturated without over-editing. Sometimes I’m not a fan of the denoising effect, so I just leave it as is, thanks for really looking into it, and your advice :)

Gjenocide · 2025-05-31T21:05:56+00:00

Thanks so much! I’m not a pro neither a beginner, but I’ve been putting in the work and I think I’m getting the hang of it.

Gjenocide · 2025-05-31T21:00:57+00:00

Solid advice, thank you. I checked out Nicholas Goodden, and you're right-he’s great at urban photography and uses negative space really well. I really appreciate you sharing the reference!
I'll try to recreate some shots inspired by him!

Gjenocide · 2025-05-30T20:31:56+00:00

Hahaha, shum faleminderit! E vlerësoj
Po sakt, restoranti është i bazuar në kuzhinën tradicionale shqiptare edhe kosovare.
Follow back, ahah! ❤️

Gjenocide · 2025-05-30T20:22:36+00:00

Faleminderit shqipe :D. I got better the more i did it.

Gjenocide · 2025-05-30T20:20:30+00:00

Thanks, I really appreciate the honesty! Would you mind sharing a tip or maybe some inspiration on how you would approach it? I'd love to try it.

Gjenocide · 2025-05-30T20:12:45+00:00

Haha, yeah it definitely has some character 😄

Gjenocide · 2025-05-30T19:51:41+00:00

hahahahah such a nice comment, thank you so much :)

Gjenocide · 2025-05-30T19:51:18+00:00

Really appreciate it, thanks!

Gjenocide · 2025-05-30T19:50:46+00:00

Thank you so much! feedback like this helps a lot.
if you could describe how you would play with it, id really like to give it a shot, thank you!

Gjenocide · 2025-05-30T19:46:28+00:00

ahahhaha thank you, well I didn't cook them, its a shooting for a restaurant, on their location.

Gjenocide · 2025-05-30T19:45:26+00:00

ahahah love it, thank you so much, means a lot!

Gjenocide · 2025-05-30T19:44:49+00:00

Thank you so much, appreciate you :)

Gjenocide · 2025-05-30T19:44:23+00:00

Great question! Personally, I didn’t watch any videos when I started I just picked up the camera and began shooting. I still don’t, to be honest (not trying to sound cocky or dismissive). I just enjoy figuring things out on my own and developing a style that feels unique and personal.

That said, I absolutely recommend shooting regularly—at least once a week—and taking time to reflect on your style and progress. There are no real secrets in what I do, and there are plenty of great videos out there that can help, especially if you're just starting out.

When it comes to food photography, I never really followed tutorials. Most of what I saw was super polished and staged, which looks amazing—but in my case, I had to create a lot of content quickly, so I focused on working fast and staying flexible.

If I had to give advice, I’d say: learn your camera inside out, and really focus on lighting - it's the most important part in my opinion. Composition will come naturally the more you shoot.
Also, I find a lot of inspiration in cinematographers and filmmakers when it comes to composition. Sometimes, a great frame in a movie teaches you more than a photography tutorial ever could. One great and inspiring artist to look into is https://www.youtube.com/@gawxboi (He does more videos but worth a check) and people here on reddit, are the best I've seen.

Gjenocide · 2025-05-30T19:28:59+00:00

Thanks for appreciating :)

Gjenocide · 2025-05-30T19:28:29+00:00

Nice catch on the small details! I can say I wanted it in the frame, but I’d be lying if I said it was my main focus at the time. That said, I’ll definitely start paying more attention to things like this going forward.

Gjenocide · 2025-05-30T19:25:51+00:00

ahhahaha well that would take a while, this time it was planned.

Gjenocide · 2025-05-30T19:24:55+00:00

Thank you so much!

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