Food Photography, the Heartbeat of Food Blogs

The Heartbeat of Seoul has since shifted from Science Park a few months ago and it’s now situated on level 7 of Orchard Central.  Sarang, which means “love” in Korean, is here to spread some love in the air with their group of young and dedicated chefs from Korea.

No doubt I am always going around different places searching for good food but I am here at Sarang for something else.  I was invited by Eunice (pictured above) to a food photography workshop conducted by Dr. Leslie Tay of ieatishootipost to share with us some tips in taking food photos.

The food photography workshop was pretty interesting as some basics of food photography were covered as well as the one-third rule and the “S” curve.

After the short sharing of food photography tips, we were given sample portions of the food to try.  However, most of us were more interested in the actual servings of the food as they were being brought out of the room for us to take photos of it.

The food were placed at the bar seating area under those “big ass fans” for us to take photos.  The 2 fans sure did their job to keep us cool for the afternoon.

It’s a perfect place as there is enough natural lighting to make the food look good on photos.  I have to say that the heartbeat of every good food blog needs to have nice food photos so it will capture the stomach of readers!

Sarang Japchae (Sarang Japchae) $6.80 – Stir Fried Vegetable Vermicelli tossed in Sesame Oil

Fresh Kimchi (Geotjeoli kimchi) $4.80 - Sarang’s signature freshly tossed kimchi

Army Stew (Budae Jjigae) $12.80 – Kimchi, Sausage, Spam and Pork served in Seoul’s favourite hotpot

Ginseng Porridge (Yeongyang dakjuk) $6.80 - Chef’s signature Korean ginseng and chicken porridge

Drunken Pork (Yangnyeom Samgyeop Gui) $15.80 – Grilled, Wine Marinated Pork Belly served with Kimchi on a sizzling hot plate

Godmother (Yangneom Steak) $48 – Grilled Beef Steak marinated in Chef’s special fruit sauce

Are you into food photography as well?  Orchard Central is having a “OC Foodies” Food Photography Contest right now where 5 winners stand to walk away with over $1,000 in cash and OC F&B vouchers.  Before you submit your photos to www.orchardcentralfoodies.com, do take note that your food photographs must be taken at any Orchard Central food and beverage establishment between 21 November and 30 December 2010.

This contest is open to all Singapore citizens, permanent residents and foreigners with a Singapore mailing address.  The photos will be judged based on the following criteria:

• Creativity/ Originality (50%)
• Quality of Composition (30%)
• Public Voting/ Comments on Facebook (20%)

Full details about the food photography contest can be found at www.orchardcentralfoodies.com and www.facebook.com/trendhunting.

*Credits: Special thanks to Eunice from YeahMonday! for the invitation!

Address:

• 181 Orchard Central, #07-01
• Orchard Central, Singapore 298896
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Opening Hours:

• Sun - Thurs: 12pm - 10pm
• Fri - Sat: 12pm - 11pm

Contact:

• Tel: +65 6773 1322
• Email: ask@sarang.com.sg
• Website: http://sarang.com.sg/