ISO 100, f/7.1 @ 1/8 second
Canon Digital Rebel XTi
Canon EF50mm f/1.2L USM
Shot with only window light on a very sunny day; no mirrors, no nothing.
Created as a homework assignment to replicate an image of your choice as closely as possible. The creator of that image asked to remain unnamed and have the link to the original removed.
February 1, 2012 at 10:05 am
I think that your version is definitely very close to the original one. So I understand that you are taking art-photography class :)
February 1, 2012 at 11:02 am
You’ve got it! The new spring semester just started this week, and I’m a bit overwhelmed, but hoping to get more posts like this from homework assignments. It’s not all bad. :)
February 1, 2012 at 10:17 am
Beautiful! I actually like your photo better than the one you were inspired by.
February 1, 2012 at 10:41 am
I love when you show us your behind-the-scenes. So how do you keep all those posters clean? Or do you just keep buying new ones? I have one with whipped cream stains :/
February 1, 2012 at 10:57 am
For the white poster papers, I buy them in big multi-packs so I toss can sheets when they get messy. The colored and patterned ones are more expensive though, so I A) try to be very, very careful not to get them dirty, and B) photoshop out the stains. ;)
February 1, 2012 at 11:22 am
That is so interesting to see. And, the photo is great. We have very little sun in the winter. Would you use some special lighting in that case?
February 1, 2012 at 3:35 pm
For a cloudy day I would definitely pull out my trust strobe and a softbox. I just got lucky with the sun here, and when works, why mess with it?
February 1, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Fantastic job, Hannah! I love seeing your “behind the scenes” photography, too! :)
February 1, 2012 at 12:37 pm
Love that photo!! even better than the original :)
February 1, 2012 at 1:21 pm
Love this! I love seeing specs and behind the scenes.
February 1, 2012 at 1:37 pm
I think part of the reason your photo looks better than the one that inspired you is your bread choice. Your bread looks so much livelier (and tastier) than the one in the other photo. Fantastic job!
February 1, 2012 at 2:06 pm
Beautiful job! How do you keep the posterboard from creasing and such? Do you just buy several of them?
February 1, 2012 at 3:37 pm
The white ones in particular are very rigid, so they won’t crease unless you deliberately fold them. It’s all in the storage though; I keep mine flat in giant portfolios, which I clip closes with A-clamps to keep the papers all stable and straight-up, not crunched at the bottom.
February 1, 2012 at 3:31 pm
I like your version better too – the texture in the bread you chose gives it more interest. I agree it’s great to see how you set up the shot. :)
February 1, 2012 at 8:39 pm
It would be very hard to take a bite out of that MONSTER sandwich!
Love the shot though. It’s major awesome.
February 1, 2012 at 9:42 pm
I like your version better, too!
February 1, 2012 at 10:00 pm
very nice! love the shot! may I ask how do you get rid of the shadows of your subject in the white background?
February 2, 2012 at 9:49 am
The lack of shadows is the result of a couple of elements:
1) I wanted a fairly high-key image, so I metered for the darker parts of the white background.
2) The light is very soft and diffused all over the subject. It’s primarily coming in from the right side (from the perspective of the photographer) but the white poster paper is also just thin enough to give off a bright glow from behind, since there are windows in a row behind the “set.” The stack of bread is far enough way from the back of the poster paper that there’s no cast behind it.
3) I always further brighten my whites in post-processing, so if there was any shadow, it was cleaned up naturally when I tweaked the levels.
Hope that helps!
February 3, 2012 at 3:50 am
thanks for the detailed reply Hannah! =)
Look forward to seeing more of your food photos! esp the behind the scene!
February 2, 2012 at 9:26 am
Gorgeous shot, Hannah! And can I say, I like yours better than the original? ;) (Your bread looks much tastier!)
February 2, 2012 at 9:54 am
It is always delightful to look at your work, I have always been impressed with your eye for composition. Look forward to seeing more.
February 2, 2012 at 10:38 am
WOW Hannah!
This looks amazing, great job!! Very impressive. Keep posting from your class!
February 2, 2012 at 10:56 am
Stunning photo Hannah! I think yours looks much better that the original one! Can’t wait to see what other assignments you share.
Going to buy a slice bread just so I can try this!
February 2, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Really nice shot. Love seeing how others accomplish their food photography. I’d love to share what some of my processes are when I take photos. I may do that on my blog this year.
February 2, 2012 at 5:06 pm
…I just want a peanut butter and jelly sandwich now.
February 3, 2012 at 7:20 pm
Nice! Love how simple the set-up was for this image. :-)
February 4, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Please please PLEASE keep sharing your techniques and tips! Some of us really need them :)