by Derek Smith | Apr 22, 2019 | Drinks, Packaging
Back in the studio last week shooting clear liquid bottles, i.e Vodka and Gin. Two very different styles of bottle the Absolut being clear along with a frosted finish and the Bombay Sapphire blue with clear glass. The bottles them self took about two hours to prepare...
by Derek Smith | Mar 27, 2019 | Drinks, Packaging
I’ve been meaning since I arrived in NZ a little over 15 months to get around to shooting one of NZ’s greatest products – Pinot Noir! So yesterday I had a half day in the studio photographing some great images of Fickle Mistress and Nanny Goat Pinot Noir. Liquid,...
by Derek Smith | Sep 24, 2018 | Baristas, Clients, Drinks
I’m pleased to announce that I’m now offering half day cafe photography packages for $750.00 plus GST. One of the issues that I come across with these types of shoots is the amount of equipment, lighting, stands, etc that I normally bring to a normal food shoot. Space...
by Derek Smith | Jul 13, 2018 | Clients, Drinks, Food, Travel
I had a good trip back to the UK catching up with friends, family and old clients. Herm Island gave me a chance to explore some personal photography away from my normal day job shooting food and drink. Whilst I only normally shoot food photography commercially being...
by Derek Smith | Jul 13, 2018 | Chefs, Clients, Drinks, Food, Travel
After what seems a short few months away missing London’s worse winter in a while, I’m back for a very limited time in London shooting for some of my UK clients. I currently have availability for one day shoots on – Friday 25th May / Monday 4th June / Weds 6th June –...
by Derek Smith | Jul 13, 2018 | Clients, Drinks, Food, Workshops
After seven years as a food photographer in the UK and over twenty years as an Executive chef in London, I’ve finally touched down in Auckland ready to shoot some great food & drink. I feel blessed I have this opportunity to have made the move to New Zealand and...
