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Master Chef
LOL, I got the plates at Dollar Tree. I liked them enough to buy 4, although I haven't sprung for the matching salad bowls. I just can't get over the $1 each price! I think I have bought the 4 we've been discussing plus three other designs 2 plates each. I'm going to visit the 99 cent store soon, to get more plates to shoot. I've really gotten into this (shooting my food, photographically), particularly since mostly it costs me only $2 for a pair of plates of any design.
I would buy only one plate (for shoots) but I figure if I buy at least two I can some day invite company over (just one person) and be able to change the designs for repeat guests, and also match the plate to the food. Tonight I served the jalapeno poppers to my neighbors, and I made a conscious decision as to which plate design made the food look best. It was the blue rings plates that looked more appealing to me.
I've never been into the aesthetics before, like which plates you use or the little sprigs of parsley, lime slices, lemon wedges, etc. When you get a camera between you and the food it looks very different, it's a whole new angle to look at food. As I go I'm remembering food shots I've seen over all the years particularly Sunset Magazine.
Food photography gives me a whole new appreciation for warm food. Now I get to choose between having good shots or warm food.
I bought 4 on sale too lol! I actually bought them for my husband so that he can stop breaking my good plates
I love taking pictures, I've always wanted to be a photographer. Had to sell my camera about 2 months ago when we were broke
I have another one but it broke along with my Microwave and tumbledryer.
Not sure what's gonna go next!
I love the look of food on odd shaped white plates. Square is my favourite.
I've got green clear glass plates but they don't photograph well.