GoodEye Photography + Design Blog

Roy’s needed some new interiors highlighting the different layout options they have for (semi) private-dining parties, and since we’ve worked successfully in the past together, they chose me for yet another restaurant interior photo shoot! Since I was there, I went ahead and shot the whole restaurant (it’s amazing if you haven’t been there!). Mostly […]

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I don’t consider myself a product photographer, but I’m up to the occasional challenge – and shooting jewelry is a special kind of challenge indeed! I have a client in Los Altos that specializes in high end estate jewelry, and shoot for her a couple times per year. Here’s a few photos from our most […]

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OK, so it’s not “real” pizza dough, but it still takes some mad skills and coordination to work these things! Still photos don’t really do these guys and gals justice, though – you’ve gotta see them in action on Friday and Saturday nights! To view more photo shoots at Kianti’s, click here. http://www.goodeyeblog.com/wp-admin/admin.php?action=duplicate_post_save_as_new_post_draft&post=22874 Recent Restaurant Photography Posts: […]

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Kianti’s knows how to treat and entertain their customers – especially the little ones! Harried parents are always delighted to see the smile on their toddler’s face once that hunk of pizza dough is plunked down on the table. The kids look up at mom, silently communicating “is this something I can play with?” A quick smile […]

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A few action photos of the bartenders at Kianti’s restaurant in Santa Cruz doing their thing – making cocktails, pouring beer, serving customers. To view more photo shoots at Kianti’s, click here. Recent Restaurant Photography Posts:  

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This is a short food photo shoot at Kianti’s in Santa Cruz, as a follow up to this more extensive food and drink photography session. To view more photo shoots at Kianti’s, click here. Recent Food Photography Posts:

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Tracy and Kelly, owners of Kianti’s Pizza & Pasta Bar restaurant in Santa Cruz, needed some updated portraits for business use. We used a spot in the private dining room for the nice, neutral background; I think they turned out pretty well! To view more photo shoots at Kianti’s, click here. Recent Portrait Photography Posts:  

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Photos of talented individuals doing the “real” pizza dough slinging and food prep at Kianti’s Pizza & Pasta in Santa Cruz. To view more photo shoots at Kianti’s, click here. Recent Restaurant Photography Posts:  

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I’ve been shooting at Le Papillon restaurant in San Jose for, gosh, many years. And while my skills have definitely improved in that time period, their food started out awesome (and continues to be so). Scott Cooper is such a creative chef, I love seeing what he comes up with. When we’re collaborating, it’s definitely […]

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When I first moved my business to Santa Cruz four years ago, Kianti’s quickly became one of my family’s favorite restaurants. They have a kid-friendly atmosphere (the kids each receive a hunk of pizza dough when you sit down), the service is prompt and courteous (they enjoy a very low turnover rate among employees), and […]

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This is evening two of my two-day Fogo de Chão photo shoot – check out the evening one results here. I’ve shot quite a few Bay Area Brazilian churrascarias (steakhouses), so I’m no stranger to their gaucho servers and skewers of hot-from-the-oven hunks of meat. The food is delicious and the experience is one-of-a-kind. I […]

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I’ve shot quite a few Bay Area Brazilian churrascarias (steakhouses), so I’m no stranger to their gaucho servers and skewers of hot-from-the-oven hunks of meat. The food is delicious and the experience is one-of-a-kind. I was honored to work on behalf of my friends at Wagstaff to shoot the latest restaurant opening for their client […]

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Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! I’m sure there will be many marriage proposals happening today, and in the spirit of that love, I’ve got a special article for you all. Last year about this time I wrote “80 Inspiring and Creative Wedding Ring Photos” – and it was so popular, I decided to try and make […]

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This is a historical log cabin residence built in the 1930s along West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. It’s not a big house, but you can’t beat the view, and the rustic interior is charming. Looking for an architecture / real estate photographer in Cupertino? Bay Area Architecture Photographer Chris Schmauch shows off your property […]

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This is a gorgeous custom home built by a small family-owned builder in Cupertino. I could say more, but – pictures. See all photos here. Looking for an architecture / real estate photographer in Cupertino? Bay Area Architecture Photographer Chris Schmauch shows off your property like no other! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only. […]

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South Bay Accent Magazine contacted me because they were doing a story on the best Tapas restaurants in the South Bay; I went to Ciano’s in Campbell, Donostia in Los Gatos, La Catalana and Picasso’s Tapas in downtown San Jose, and The Basin in Saratoga. The best part about food photography is working with amazing […]

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These are some behind-the-scenes kitchen candids of Stanford University chefs hard at work! Looking for an on-location food photographer in the Bay Area? San Francisco / Bay Area Commercial Food Photographer Chris Schmauch makes food look really yummy! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only. If you haven’t already, feel free to review our portfolio site, […]

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These are multiple exposure HDR photos I took of the interior area of Stanford’s newest dining hall. Many photographers overdo the HDR “look” – I try to make it look as natural as possible, without showing excess detail in the shadows and highlights. My goal is to have architectural photos look as my eye sees […]

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I had the pleasure of taking some photos of the culinary creations of Stanford University’s fine chefs – all morning long they slaved away in their new campus kitchen, and prepared some awesome looking (and tasty) dishes. Here’s a few of my favorites… Looking for an on-location food photographer in the Bay Area? San Francisco […]

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I’ve have perhaps two dozen shoots at Sent Sovi over the past five or six years, and Josiah never fails to amaze me with his culinary creations. He’s on top of his game with his restaurant Sent Sovi in Saratoga. Now that they’ve got a Wine Bar, there’s even fewer reasons not to visit this excellent […]

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