tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475667289349218469.post959817535481845463..comments2024-01-05T00:42:22.034-08:00Comments on Best Food Photography Tips: Food Styling Trend: Cloth NapkinsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475667289349218469.post-21984577047773371402010-03-13T08:02:49.642-08:002010-03-13T08:02:49.642-08:00Thanks for the tip, Danny. You've inspired me ...Thanks for the tip, Danny. You've inspired me to invest in some nice napkins!Asha at beFOODledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10332141610505757196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475667289349218469.post-17351773958552519222010-02-13T12:23:44.934-08:002010-02-13T12:23:44.934-08:00So glad I found your blog!! I recently used waffle...So glad I found your blog!! I recently used waffle dish cloths in a couple of posts. I was ambivalent about it, not knowing if it would seem too low-brow, but I tend to like bright colors and thought the posts need spicing up.<br />http://lentilbreakdown.blogspot.com/2009/12/no-feel-awful-falafel.html<br />http://lentilbreakdown.blogspot.com/2009/11/potato-fennel-soup.html<br />I have a lot of napkins, placemats and fabrics from Gutatemala, Mexico and Peru and have been thinking about maybe coming up with a signature style with these. Not sure it would appeal to everyone, but I guess I have to please myself first.Lentil Breakdownhttp://lentilbreakdown.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475667289349218469.post-87963111038571455712010-02-08T23:18:10.369-08:002010-02-08T23:18:10.369-08:00I've used placemats the same way!I've used placemats the same way!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00205461709673440169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475667289349218469.post-42690926658152487202010-02-03T09:50:27.954-08:002010-02-03T09:50:27.954-08:00Hi AnjasFood4Thought...no, you're not the only...Hi AnjasFood4Thought...no, you're not the only one! Many people don't like this trend. I totally see why it annoys you. The main reason I like it though is that it's hard to fill the table space around a plate with props without making the shot seem cluttered....this way the shot still has some simplicity to it without being over-done...but alas, it is a matter of personal taste...thanks for your comment!Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01597734339038443470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475667289349218469.post-43254398188051296702010-02-03T09:43:19.936-08:002010-02-03T09:43:19.936-08:00Am I the only one who is annoyed by this trend? I ...Am I the only one who is annoyed by this trend? I always wonder who places a napkin in strangest colors so awkwardly behind/underneath a plate bowl/dish? I personally find it too contrived. I prefer other props that you would use on the table in real life, like flowers as table decoration or something along those lines.AnjasFood4Thoughthttp://anjasfood4thought.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475667289349218469.post-22647980725269622512010-02-02T16:25:10.705-08:002010-02-02T16:25:10.705-08:00Yes, I had noticed the cloth napkin trend--and hav...Yes, I had noticed the cloth napkin trend--and have been using them quite a bit. A good way to define the space, add an interesting angle, or, as you said add a little something to a too-plain plate of food.nancy baggetthttp://www.kitchenlane.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475667289349218469.post-91777092812884051552010-01-29T05:37:56.399-08:002010-01-29T05:37:56.399-08:00Sometimes the obvious eludes me! Brilliant post. T...Sometimes the obvious eludes me! Brilliant post. Thanks<br />PamPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823045128266781018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475667289349218469.post-2521856598699484052010-01-28T13:00:47.858-08:002010-01-28T13:00:47.858-08:00Really nice page with beautiful pictures and wonde...Really nice page with beautiful pictures and wonderful recipes, many thanks for peeped on your website just a greeting from DenmarkArnihttp://www.aarhus-fest-dinner.dknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475667289349218469.post-72304882686419635712010-01-23T10:27:34.248-08:002010-01-23T10:27:34.248-08:00Love napkins, they always seem to help me. And I f...Love napkins, they always seem to help me. And I find it fun to buy them on e-bay, vintage especially. Great post, thanks Danny.Patti at Worth The Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03097479223330230447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475667289349218469.post-9724320914874110812010-01-19T14:57:32.300-08:002010-01-19T14:57:32.300-08:00Thanks for sharing Lynnylu. I love the way you us...Thanks for sharing Lynnylu. I love the way you used two different color kitchen towels and crossed one over the other. Very beautiful!Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01597734339038443470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475667289349218469.post-80700468687442723002010-01-19T13:54:36.647-08:002010-01-19T13:54:36.647-08:00I use a lot of kitchen towels for props. Here is o...I use a lot of kitchen towels for props. Here is one example <a href="http://cafelynnylu.blogspot.com/2010/01/twd-chocolate-oatmeal-almost-candy-bars.html" rel="nofollow">chocolate oatmeal almost candy bars</a>. I have enjoyed reading all your posts-Thanks.Lynne Daleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08264924476581968545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475667289349218469.post-15819561249870156702010-01-19T11:55:37.802-08:002010-01-19T11:55:37.802-08:00Linda, your image looks fantastic! And that is an ...Linda, your image looks fantastic! And that is an excellent example of how to use the rumpled napkin look. I also LOVE the idea of using any bit of fabric!<br /><br />Jenn, very beautiful image! I especially love how subtle the color is...you don't really notice it at first, but I suspect the image would loook incomplete if it wasn't there...thanks for sharing!Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01597734339038443470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475667289349218469.post-80606664830606510302010-01-19T10:08:09.414-08:002010-01-19T10:08:09.414-08:00I def. need to play more with napkins and other pr...I def. need to play more with napkins and other props in my photographs. Well, really more styling of my frame in general, and napkins are one thing I def. want to become more comfortable with using. I used a green napkin to compliment the colors of <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenncuisinephotos/4281826541/" rel="nofollow">a pic I took of some risotto</a> this weekend. It was more to give some sense of color balance than really portraying a mood/atmosphere though...Jennhttp://jenncuisine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475667289349218469.post-81538364750636581932010-01-19T06:24:06.335-08:002010-01-19T06:24:06.335-08:00The white paper napkin above ties the two sides of...The white paper napkin above ties the two sides of the photo together. I think it wouldn't add much most of the time though. <br /><br />I like the rumpled look. http://blog.kitchentherapy.us/2010/01/silky-tofu-chocolate-pudding-aka-chocolate-moose/ This is just a length of fabric. The dish needed color and interest. And we aren't that great on composition yet.Linda- Kitchen Therapyhttp://blog.kitchentherapy.usnoreply@blogger.com