VIVA Presentation Daniel Jenks

Introduction

u Daniel Jenks

u Age – 26

u Live in Sunderland

u Subject area is Photography

u I have been doing this since 2008

u Graduated from the Foundation Degree course last summer

u Favourite photographic genres are Still Life, Documentary, Sport, Fashion, Abstract, Photojournalism and Food

The Proposal

u  Plan is to create a series of fine art images relating to food.

u  Make everyday foods such as fruit, vegetables, breads, pastries etc into something that will stand out and be visually appealing.

u  Look into doing some commissions or placements at regional pubs and restaurants.

u  Plan to put the best photos in a portfolio file.

u  The dissertation will ask the question of how modern technology is influencing food photography?

Portfolio File

The best final images from various commissions and work placements will go into an A3 slipcase portfolio file.

I used Silverprint for the Portfolio Production module in the Foundation Degree and I was pleased with the quality of the file and polyester sleeves that went with the same purchase. I plan to use the same online photography store again for the Development phase of this course.

Silverprint

Prat Polyester Sleeves 908 A3 10 Sheets (2014) (Online Image). Available from http://shop.silverprint.co.uk/Prat-‐Polyester-‐Sleeves-‐908-‐A3-‐30x42cm-‐10-‐Pack/product/28570/9083042/ (Accessed 12th Ocotber 2015).

Silverprint Slipcase Portfolio A3 (2014) (Online Image). Available from http://shop.silverprint.co.uk/Silverprint-‐Slipcase-‐Portfolio-‐A3/product/56953/AAZ11612F2/ (Accessed 12th October 2015).

Foundation Degree Work

Previously worked on the food photography genre for the Portfolio Production module.

Pros

u Going out and buying the products.

u Experimenting with a macro lens for the first time.

u Eating the products after each shoot.

Previously worked on the food photography genre for the Portfolio Production module.

Cons

u Only had two months to research, plan and complete the module.

u Issues with the presentation and props in some of my imagery.

u Did not have enough knowledge of the genre at that particular time.

Foundation Degree Work

Previous Work With Food Photography

Both of these photos are examples from my work towards the Portfolio Production module.

I added a border to all fifteen of my final images to give them more of a glossy magazine style finish.

During the Work Based Learning module in the second year, me and another student carried out a work placement at the Chef’s Academy, which is located here at Newcastle College.


We were asked to do a collaborative project with the students and it required us to provide images for their own cookbooks.

Our final photos were a mix of the chefs prepping the ingredients for dishes and finished plates for presentation.


During that same module I carried out a separate commission for the independently run restaurant named The Sausage Emporium, which is located in Newcastle near Central Station.

With the help of another student on the course, I was asked to shoot images for their new menu. The photos also went up on their website.


Food Photographers That Inspire Me

Benoit Levac

French photographer who lives in Montreal who specializes skills in areas such as Food and Drink, Still Life, Advertising and Industrial.

He is particularly creative in making sure that all his light settings are natural, despite the equipment being artificial. (The Creative Design Insitute, 2014) “This allows me to set up a sunny morning on a rainy day” (Benoit Levac, 2014).

Vespa Restaurant (2015) (Online Image). Available from http://vespasrestaurant.com.au/wp-‐content/uploads/2015/06/Brunch-‐photo-‐by-‐Benoit-‐Levac.jpg (Accessed 13th October 2015).

Francesco Tonelli

Italian photographer who lives in New York and has clients ranging from Kraft Foods, The New York Times and The Culinary Institute of America.

As well as practicing his profession, he is also a mentor that takes clients into exciting and visual journeys into the best food that the world has to offer.

Food Photographers That Inspire Me

Francesco Tonelli (2015) (Online Image). Available from http://www.francescotonelli.com/media/original/20101012_crack_059_1-‐DUP.jpg (Accessed 13th October 2015).

Contacting Food Photographers

In the next few weeks I plan to get in touch with established food photographers in order to seek out any tips that could help towards my own practical work.

I will e-‐mail the likes of Francesco Tonelli, Carl Warner, Benoit Levac and Marcus Nilsson to see what I can find whilst explaining my own photographic project.

Identifying Skills u  The need for an artistic vision.

u  Knowledge in the technical aspects.

u Understanding the correct lighting techniques and props for the subject.

u  Knowledge of the professional industry.

u  Knowledge of the food photography genre.

u A professional attitude to my work.

u  Be flexible/willing to compromise.

u  Study other photographers work for inspiration.

u  Practice and sharpen photographic skills at home and on location.

Entering Competitions

Another plan for the academic year is to enter photo competitions, with the Pink Lady Food Photographer Of The Year 2016 included.

It is open to both professional and amateur photographers and it highlights the very best talent in that particular genre. Categories include Food For Celebration, Bring Home The Harvest and Food For The Family.

The competition also associates with the International Food Photography and Film Day, which takes place on Thursday 12th November.

The day celebrates food photography and film in a way that you can share using popular social media. Use the hashtag #FeastSocial on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram to have a chance to win 5 credits to enter Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2016.


u Sony World Photography Awards 2016

u The Telegraph UK – The Big Picture

u The Guardian – Readers Travel Photography

u BBC Look North Weather Pictures

Although these competitions are not associated with the food genre, they will allow me to promote my work to a larger audience whilst demonstrating skills in multiple areas of photography.


Social Media

http://www.djphotos89.blogspot.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/DanielJenksPhotography

https://twitter.com/Jenks_Photos

How Will I Gain More Social Media Interest?

u Consider creating a separate food photography blog.

u Post information and new work on a frequent basis.

u Follow people and organisations in the photographic business.

u Share quotes from photographers who inspire me.

Bibliography (1/3) u  Slant (2015) (Online Image). Available from https://cdn1.slant.co/919-‐thumb.jpeg (Accessed 12th October

2015).

u  Silverprint Slipcase Portfolio A3 (2014) (Online Image). Available from http://shop.silverprint.co.uk/Silverprint-‐Slipcase-‐Portfolio-‐A3/product/56953/AAZ11612F2/ (Accessed 12th October 2015).

u  Prat Polyester Sleeves 908 A3 10 Sheets (2014) (Online Image). Available from http://shop.silverprint.co.uk/Prat-‐Polyester-‐Sleeves-‐908-‐A3-‐30x42cm-‐10-‐Pack/product/28570/9083042/ (Accessed 12th October 2015).

u  Boyana Atanasova (2014) Top 11 Food Photographers Of 2014 (Internet). Available from http://www.idesigni.co.uk/blog/top-‐food-‐photographers/ (Accessed 13th October 2015).

u  Benoit Levac (2013) Benoit Levac Photographie (Internet). Available from http://www.levacphoto.com (Accessed 13th October 2015).

u  Vespa Restaurant (2015) (Online Image). Available from http://vespasrestaurant.com.au/wp-‐content/uploads/2015/06/Brunch-‐photo-‐by-‐Benoit-‐Levac.jpg (Accessed 13th October 2015).

u  Francesco Tonelli Photography | Snacks (2010) (Online Image). Available from http://www.francescotonelli.com/media/original/20101012_crack_059_1-‐DUP.jpg (Accessed 13th October 2015).

u  Francesco Tonelli (2015) Francesco Tonelli Photography (Internet). Available from http://www.francescotonelli.com (Accessed 13th October 2015).

u  Francesco Tonelli (2015) (Online Image). Available from http://www.francescotonelli.com/media/original/20101012_crack_059_1-‐DUP.jpg (Accessed 13th October 2015).

u  International Food Photography Day (2015) Food For Sharing (Internet). Available from http://www.internationalfoodphotographyday.com (Accessed 13th October 2015).

u  Pink Lady Food Photographer Of The Year 2016 (2015) (Internet). Available from https://www.pinkladyfoodphotographeroftheyear.com (Accessed 13th October 2015).

u  International Food Photography Day (2015) (Online Image). Available from http://www.internationalfoodphotographyday.com/img/calendar.png (Accessed 13th October 2015).

u  World Photography Organisation (2015) Sony World Photography Awards 2016 – Open Competition (Internet). Available from https://www.worldphoto.org/competitions/sony-‐world-‐photography-‐awards-‐2016-‐open-‐competition (Accessed 14th October 2015).

u  Telegraph Travel (2015) The Big Picture (Internet). Available from http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/hubs/thebigpicture/ (Accessed 14th October 2015).

Bibliography (2/3)

u  The Guardian (2015) Readers Travel Photography Competition (Internet). Available from http://www.theguardian.com/travel/series/readers-‐travel-‐tips-‐photo-‐competition (Accessed 14th October 2015).

u  BBC One (2015) Look North Weather Pictures (Internet). Available from http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0070g1d (Accessed 14th October 2015).

u  Twitter (2015) Jenks_Photos (Internet). Available from https://twitter.com/Jenks_Photos (Accessed 14th October 2015).

u  Facebook (2015) Daniel Jenks Photography (Internet). Available from https://www.facebook.com/DanielJenksPhotography (Accessed 14th October 2015).

u  Blogspot (2015) PhotoBlogger89 (Internet). Available from http://www.djphotos89.blogspot.co.uk/ (Accessed 14th October 2015).

u  Latest big iPhone 6s leak finally answers the question on everyone’s mind (2015) (Online Image). Available from http://bgr.com/2015/08/03/iphone-‐6s-‐rumors-‐3d-‐renders-‐design-‐leak/ (Accessed 15th October 2015).

u  Glossy 3D Blue Question Mark (2009) (Online Image). Available from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Glossy_3d_blue_questionmark.png (Accessed 15th October 2015).

Bibliography (3/3)

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