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    Published: Oct 12, 2017 · Modified: Apr 25, 2024 by Rezel Kealoha · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

    Sunday Suppers + Aran Goyoaga Food Capture Workshop Savory

    Sunday Suppers + Aran Goyoaga Food Capture Workshop Sweets

    Second Day - Savory

    On the second day of the food capture workshop at Sunday Suppers with Aran Goyoaga the food featured was savory.

    The day was set up the same as the sweets workshop and about 80% of the class were new students.  Only a handful of us who traveled far stayed for both days of the workshop.  The introduction part was the same as the day before so I spend a few minutes photographing the studio more.

    Sunday Suppers + Aran Goyoaga Food Capture Workshop Savory

    Sunday Suppers + Aran Goyoaga Food Capture Workshop Savory

    Sunday Suppers + Aran Goyoaga Food Capture Workshop Savory

    Gluten Free Beet Pasta

    This was one of my favorite parts of the workshop.  The pasta making gave us a chance to practice capturing action shots.  This recipe is a variation of her gluten-free squid ink pasta.  The squid ink was replaced with pureed steamed beets.

    Sunday Suppers + Aran Goyoaga Food Capture Workshop Savory
    Sunday Suppers + Aran Goyoaga Food Capture Workshop Savory
    Sunday Suppers + Aran Goyoaga Food Capture Workshop Savory
    Sunday Suppers + Aran Goyoaga Food Capture Workshop Savory

    This is my favorite shot from the whole workshop.  I was able to get the right angle to hide the big dinning table in the back and capture Sammy blissfully making pasta like she was the only one in the room.

    Sunday Suppers + Aran Goyoaga Food Capture Workshop Savory

    Roasted Squash

    After our session in with the beet pasta, some roasted squash was taken out of the oven ready to be photographed.  The sun was very harsh and bright to get the right shadows so a makeshift shade was made to angle the light correctly.  One of the important takeaways from the workshop was knowing how to manipulate light so that your post production editing will only be minimal.  Always try to get the perfect shot from the camera if you can.

    Sunday Suppers + Aran Goyoaga Food Capture Workshop Savory
    Sunday Suppers + Aran Goyoaga Food Capture Workshop Savory

    Lunch Break

    After getting to photograph squash and learning more about light Sammy and her Sunday Suppers team made us an exquisite lunch.  It was so simple yet complex mix of flavors and textures.  My food is most defiantly very inspired by Sunday Suppers cookbook Simple Fare.

    Sunday Suppers + Aran Goyoaga Food Capture Workshop Savory
    Sunday Suppers + Aran Goyoaga Food Capture Workshop Savory
    Sunday Suppers + Aran Goyoaga Food Capture Workshop Savory
    Sunday Suppers + Aran Goyoaga Food Capture Workshop Savory

    Mushroom Tartine

    The last part of the day was my favorite part.  We watched Aran cook some mushrooms with herbs and make the most beautiful tartines I've seen.

    Sunday Suppers + Aran Goyoaga Food Capture Workshop Savory

    We watched her compose a shot so effortlessly, editing props and food within seconds. We then took turns to take our own photos and see how different our eyes were when picking angles and camera settings.

    Sunday Suppers + Aran Goyoaga Food Capture Workshop Savory
    Sunday Suppers + Aran Goyoaga Food Capture Workshop Savory
    Sunday Suppers + Aran Goyoaga Food Capture Workshop Savory
    Sunday Suppers + Aran Goyoaga Food Capture Workshop Savory
    Sunday Suppers + Aran Goyoaga Food Capture Workshop Savory

    Constructive Feedback

    At the end of the day I was able to show some of my previous photos to Aran and get constructive feedback.  I learned that you need to pull the eye in one area so was not to bombard it with information.  You want the person looking at it to stop and take in the beauty and take action just by looking at your photograph.  It may be saving it on Pinterest, liking it on Instagram or tearing out that page from a magazine to save it to make for later.

    What I took away from the weekend is that style is subjective and it's hard to teach.  I believe you either have that eye or your don't.  It should not be forced as it will show in your photography / styling.  Was it worth it going to the workshop?  For me yes.  It validated to me that what I was doing on my own wasn't so far off to what a seasoned stylist is doing.

    I have found what I want to contribute and that's to create emotion from beautifully simple food photography.

     

    Rezel Kealoha

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    Comments

    1. Brian Jones says

      October 13, 2017 at 5:24 am

      Sounds like a fun event, that venue looks amazing, if only we had access to spaces like that all the time 😀

      Reply
      • Rezel says

        October 14, 2017 at 5:31 am

        I know! I wish I had a studio like that too.

        Reply
    2. Kavita Favelle | Kavey Eats says

      October 13, 2017 at 7:57 am

      Lots of beautiful images, so I'm guessing it was a really fun and valuable workshop. I like the pumpkins in the roasting tray and the portrait of Sammy making pasta!

      Reply
      • Rezel says

        October 14, 2017 at 5:30 am

        You picked some of my favs too!

        Reply
    3. Tara says

      October 13, 2017 at 12:55 pm

      Such a wonderful workshop! All of your photos look beautiful. I would love to attend something like this someday.

      Reply
      • Rezel says

        October 14, 2017 at 5:30 am

        You really should. It's so helpful.

        Reply
    4. Christina Shoemaker says

      October 13, 2017 at 1:50 pm

      Oh wow. Every photo is simply gorgeous and the food all looks incredible!!

      Reply
      • Rezel says

        October 14, 2017 at 5:30 am

        oh that means so much! and yes all the food was so yummy!

        Reply
    5. sue | theviewfromgreatisland says

      October 13, 2017 at 2:42 pm

      Wow, am I jealous. Your photos are stunning, by the way! The beet pasta is my favorite 🙂 I would love to attend one of these workshops one day <3

      Reply
      • Rezel says

        October 14, 2017 at 5:29 am

        Awe thanks so much Sue! I hope you get to go to one!

        Reply
    6. Elaine says

      October 13, 2017 at 2:42 pm

      What a great opportunity for you to hone your craft! I'll bet you picked up lots of tips. And yes--we all see the world differently. Some people have that special eye for art and photography! Thanks for sharing this experience.

      Reply
      • Rezel says

        October 14, 2017 at 5:28 am

        I did pick up lots of tips. Thank you for reading!

        Reply
    7. Janette | Culinary ginger says

      October 13, 2017 at 2:43 pm

      Looks like a great workshop and so many amazing dishes. Great post.

      Reply
      • Rezel says

        October 14, 2017 at 5:28 am

        There were so many!

        Reply
    8. Julia says

      October 13, 2017 at 3:00 pm

      These images are beautiful! So bright and crisp. And that beet pasta is to die for!

      Reply
      • Rezel says

        October 14, 2017 at 5:28 am

        Thank you Julia! There was not time to cook it at the workshop, but I want to try it at home.

        Reply
    9. mydeliciousmeals says

      October 13, 2017 at 5:54 pm

      wow, this has so much value. I wish I could take part in a similar one ) So many quality images! The roasted squash looks especially good...

      Reply
      • Rezel says

        October 14, 2017 at 5:27 am

        You should go to one if you can! It's really helpful!

        Reply
    10. Ari says

      October 13, 2017 at 8:52 pm

      Loved reading this. Thank you for letting us in on your journey!

      Reply
      • Rezel says

        October 14, 2017 at 5:27 am

        Thank you Ari! I'm glad you enjoyed reading it!

        Reply

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