Day 21

21/365, originally uploaded by Aaron LaRue.

This post and the next one are coming in late. I had to finish moving into my apartment in beautiful Isla Vista and my internet hadn't been set up yet. I did a lot of unpacking, and even scored some free swag from friends that are moving away (big thanks to the one and only Steven Ray Morris for this HUGE china ball!). I had taken another picture for this day, and was relaxing on my couch playing around with my camera. I took this shot, with natural light, and liked it better than the shot that I had used 4 strobes on (I know, right?).

I had cooked a DELICIOUS dinner and cracked open a bottle of wine, and the food looked so good I had to take a picture. I still haven't quite figured out food photography, but I think this picture was a step in the right direction. More importantly, I know what I would change if I were to do it again. 


The picture above was simple. 28mm lens at f/2.8 (did I mention I love this lens?), the only light in the room was the china ball. The boxes were stacked haphazardly from earlier that day, the set up just kind of came about naturally. I like how it turned out and I think the shadows are pretty cool, so this one is a winner in my book.