local food of iran (esfahan)

[vaez]

Hi friends
Please comment on which of the good photos for an exhibition
Iranian traditional food
By firing cycles are lost because the younger generation in the world 's like fast food unforchently
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3 mymother

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c&c welcome and apprecited

[ionian]

I like the composition of the food shots; the blossom gives a natural feel. The high saturation also makes the pictures appealing.

My one concern is your lighting - I'm guessing you used natural sunlight which has created some very harsh light, with hard transitions between light and shade. Ideally I would shoot this with large softboxes and flash /strobe, but failing that a window with some white paper can make a makeshift softbox and reflectors.

I'd also consider using a deeper depth of field, or focus stacking in post to make sure that the things you want the eye to focus on are truly sharp.

[Tronhard]

Hi Vaez:

Great to have your contribution! I have enjoyed some food from Iran, and it was absolutely delicious, so you have a good product to promote.

I agree with Simon, plus I would suggest giving the food more space between the dishes, perhaps one dish per shot? I am not sure about the table cloth... it provides a lot of colour but it produces a distracting background. I would go for a light, plain white or off white background if you can find some suitably wide paper or fabric - but with no creases. Of the group shown, the bottom 3 are my preferred shots.

Showing the preparation of the food, and having someone offer food to the camera is a great idea, but it will have a much greater impact if they have a welcoming, encouraging smile while doing so: get them to imagine they are offering it to you rather than the camera. My experience of Iranian people is that they have a warm heart and great hospitality, so it would be great to let that shine through.

[Cantab]

Vaez, these photos made me feel hungry! I agree with most of what Simon and Trev have said. My favourite photos are numbers 3, 6 and 8.

[vaez]

I like the composition of the food shots; the blossom gives a natural feel. The high saturation also makes the pictures appealing.

My one concern is your lighting - I'm guessing you used natural sunlight which has created some very harsh light, with hard transitions between light and shade. Ideally I would shoot this with large softboxes and flash /strobe, but failing that a window with some white paper can make a makeshift softbox and reflectors.

I'd also consider using a deeper depth of field, or focus stacking in post to make sure that the things you want the eye to focus on are truly sharp.

Dear friend , thank you for your good tips Vmfyd
You are very good explanations precise
Yes, I thought the contrast of light with natural sunlight makes the photo more beautiful
Thank you for your attention

[vaez]

Hi Vaez:

Great to have your contribution! I have enjoyed some food from Iran, and it was absolutely delicious, so you have a good product to promote.

I agree with Simon, plus I would suggest giving the food more space between the dishes, perhaps one dish per shot? I am not sure about the table cloth... it provides a lot of colour but it produces a distracting background. I would go for a light, plain white or off white background if you can find some suitably wide paper or fabric - but with no creases. Of the group shown, the bottom 3 are my preferred shots.

Showing the preparation of the food, and having someone offer food to the camera is a great idea, but it will have a much greater impact if they have a welcoming, encouraging smile while doing so: get them to imagine they are offering it to you rather than the camera. My experience of Iranian people is that they have a warm heart and great hospitality, so it would be great to let that shine through.

Well, I thank you for your good sense of the people of my country
Thanks for the great attention and explain better guidance for photo taking
Unfortunately, my father died my mother's face or if sad because he is the best mother in the world
Helped me cooking the traditional food I could not cook
I'm sure your tips for the next food

[vaez]

Vaez, these photos made me feel hungry! I agree with most of what Simon and Trev have said. My favourite photos are numbers 3, 6 and 8.

Thank you for attention
Of your good choice
I would invite you to see my country
I prepare food for you

[IzzieK]

Vaez, welcome back. I've missed your postings. My favourite here is #6. Perfect. The rest of them has some shadowing problems.

[Shadowman]

I would consider #8 the only valid candidate for your exhibition, while #3 and 4 adds a cultural aspect to the theme. The arrangement in #1 is a bit dull, perhaps angle the carrot or reposition the rounded objects and add a bit of contrast. #2 appears to be more focused on the flower and 5-7, 9 needs to be more in focus. Consider adding/utilizing steam to convey heat and aromas. Nice efforts.

[bnnrcn]

Welcome back Vaez 3,6 and 8 for me. I leave the technical comments to experts as I don't know much about food photography .

[Sergio M.]

Everything looks delicious and the human element makes for a wonderful series.
I enjoyed viewing them.

Sergio

[vaez]

I would consider #8 the only valid candidate for your exhibition, while #3 and 4 adds a cultural aspect to the theme. The arrangement in #1 is a bit dull, perhaps angle the carrot or reposition the rounded objects and add a bit of contrast. #2 appears to be more focused on the flower and 5-7, 9 needs to be more in focus. Consider adding/utilizing steam to convey heat and aromas. Nice efforts.

Thank you for considering my dear friend and suggest good accuracy Vmfyd
You 're too good tips
The next set of food leave
I am waiting for your informative tips
thank you very much

[vaez]

Vaez, welcome back. I've missed your postings. My favourite here is #6. Perfect. The rest of them has some shadowing problems.

Hello my good friend
Thank you for your comments and suggest attention
During this period, which was absent because unfortunately my father passed away I was depressed and sad

i miss you and comment

[IzzieK]

So sorry to hear that, Vaez...my deepest condolences. 'Hope you are OK...

[Cantab]

Vaez, please accept my sympathy for the loss of your father. I remember the pictures of him you posted here awhile ago.

[bnnrcn]

I'm very sorry for your loss Vaez. I too remember the pictures of him here in CinC.

[jayardamasin]

Yummy. Great pictures.

[vaez]

I'm very sorry for your loss Vaez. I too remember the pictures of him here in CinC.

hi Binnur
Dear friend . Thank you for your comments and help in choosing the photos for traditional food exhibition
Your sympathy for her Vmhrbanmn 's father was the best man in my life

[vaez]

So sorry to hear that, Vaez...my deepest condolences. 'Hope you are OK...

اhi izzie and bruse
Width condolences to sympathize with me , thank you
He was the kindest most loving friends in the world for me

[vaez]

Yummy. Great pictures.

Thank you for the comments but I'd like you to tell me which one is better