Ice Cream Scoops and Shakes

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This peppermint pie image was part of our Small Fries project (see Chapter 6). To make sure it looked natural we added the chocolate sauce and peppermint pieces on set. The melt on the front corner added to the realism and approachability of the image.ISO 50, 1/125 sec, f/11, 90mm lens on Sinar P3Food Stylist: Jacqueline Buckner, Prop Stylist: Nora Fink

Assignment Two: Ice Cream Headaches

Nothing makes me want to get a real job like my parents always told me to as much as an assignment to shoot ice cream. With the subject threatening to melt under your lights on the set, it’s, well, a headache. There are some special ...

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