Shooting editorial food photography is one of my favorite type of work assignments. There’s flexibility to be creative, to work with the chefs in creating something colorful for print and there’s just an overall casual feeling about these types of photo shoots. I’ve been working with Orange Coast Magazine for about 18 months consecutively and it’s always a treat to see the newest restaurant openings, meet the wonderful people who work there and if I’m lucky, taste some of their amazing food as well. I am truly appreciative to Orange Coast Magazine and the folks there who provide me all these wonderful opportunities to continue honing my craft in addition to constantly trying to meet certain standards in print photography.
In the latest March 2010 issue, I shot the Main Course article in the Dining section which covers the restaurant, SOL Cocina, in Newport Beach. Chef Deborah Schneider not only puts out amazing food but is so very kind to work with as well. The location sits right on the Balboa Bay with windows flanking the entire side of the restaurant that opens out into the marina. The food and the view combined with a very friendly staff and cool decor makes this a very nice place to drop in for a meal with friends. If you’ve never been, you should definitely check this place out – I just love their cozy firepit and insets in the wall that houses all those candles!
