I met with the chef at Kaama Lounge, which is slated to open in the next couple of weeks at 385 S. Winchester Blvd., near Santana Row in San Jose. We wanted to do something a little different from the norm with the food shots – somehow make them more dynamic with action – pouring,...
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{Click to visit Pictory Mag Site}
There’s a new online photography magazine called Pictory (Picture + Story) where photographers from around the world submit a photo and short story to predetermined themes. I submitted a shot I took at Refuge in San Carlos for the “Local Flavor” theme. The website is a great idea, started by...
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Scott Nishiyama is the new Executive Chef at critically-acclaimed restaurant Chez TJ in Mountain View. This is a gem of a restaurant, and a great place to take that special someone for some fine french dining. The atmosphere is rich and subdued, soft light cast from colorful hand-blown lamps at each table. Scott took 10...
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This is a follow-up to Beautifull!’s architectural photos, click here if you missed that post.
We didn’t plan on shooting any food, but like many photo shoots, it just kinda… happened. It started out with a “hey, let’s get some shots of the [delicious] polenta fries in front of the oven” …which quickly moved on to...
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After opening their first San Francisco restaurant in 2009 (see photos here), Beautifull! wasted no time in opening their second SF location this week. They claim to offer “The best prepared fresh food in the world,” and having sampled the goods I won’t debate that statement. Alas, the food will show up in a separate...
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