Would you believe this photo was taken with an iPhone?
Camera phone photography was just one of the topics of this year’s Food Blog South conference, held in Birmingham, Alabama on Saturday, January 28. The programming focused on Internet communication for culinary professionals. As PR professionals, the subject matter was very beneficial to us, as we learned how to showcase our clients in the best light and be a great resource for bloggers.
Highlights of Food Blog South 2012:
Southern Living editor Jennifer Cole’s opening remarks. “When Southerners cook a mess of greens, we want to eat them with a mess of people.”
Learning how to discreetly and effectively capture images of food in a restaurant setting with limited equipment and a camera phone. “The best camera in the world is the one you have with you.” – Colleen Duffey, Studio b.
A hands-on food styling seminar led by Jennifer Davick and Marian Cooper Cairns. The resulting image, taken by iPhone, is above.
Learning the tricks of the trade for providing accurate recipes to the media – led by Virginia Willis, this seminar was informative and entertaining.
Beer tasting with Ale Sharpton and Good People Brewing Company. Interesting topic to consider: While wine has “blind spots,” beer can be paired with any food-even asparagus!
Topics on branding with Hélène Dujardin and Lisa Ekus.
The keynote address by Kat Kinsman on CNN Eatocracy.
All in all, an immensely valuable event!
