Another burger (warning: may contain traces if stock)

[UKBob]

The old one:


The new one:


Despite pouring 100mm of oil over todays burger, I still didnt get the wet look I was after. Which looks best?

[gorvid]

The first one...

Could you coat it with tracle for a glossy look?

[andybuk99]

is the first burger up the right way? the burger hasnt got a proper bun.

flat as f**** by the way

[mxdi]

did you put oil on just after cooking?
if you leave it a while to settle then oil may stay on outside

but then you need the cheese to melt....

[mxdi]

that bap looks nicer than before, would look nice toasted too

[Don]

Why not cook the burger well in advance then simply varnish it. It will be nice and shiny, then. I suppose melting the cheese may then be a problem but it can probably be overcome by melting it with a blowtorch from above prior to the application of the salad.

[GetCarter]

Also, in case you didn't know... take a drag of a fag and blow smoke through a straw into burger just prior to shot... that's how I've seen TV ads get food to steam. Probably a good idea not to eat it after mind.

[D_Mike]

I'd rather eat the first one and I think if people are looking to buy a burger photo they will choose the one they'd most like to eat.

[jazzybee]

1. Its a cheap looking bun that should really be toasted. It looks pale
2. Lettuce is too pale. Tomatoes look pale too.
3. looks like it has go cold, oil won't fix that IMHO. Set up the camera first, then cook and assemble the burger, maybe use a different cheese that melts on its own.
4. That commen on flat does make me think. Focus on the edge closest, and slight out of focus on the sides would look great.

[UKBob]

gorvid said:

The first one...

andybuk99 said:

is the first burger up the right way? the burger hasnt got a proper bun.

flat as f**** by the way

Tops and tails, the right way up. Ive adjusted the levels a little, any better in your opinion?

Could you coat it with tracle for a glossy look?

I'll have to try coating it with something other than oil, oil just doesnt seem to stick. I melted the cheese by putting it directly on the burger whilst still in the pan, after flipping it having d decided which way up and which way round the patty was going to go, then afterwards gave it the oil treatment twice before putting it in the bun, liberally pouring it out of the bottle over the entire burger. Then dabbed it with even more oil after it seemed to dry up.... Don's varnish plan might work, great idea! Might try treacle first though, so I can eat it afterwards.

mxdi said:

that bap looks nicer than before

Thanks Points out of ten, from a 'womans perspective'

GetCarter said:

Also, in case you didn't know... take a drag of a fag and blow smoke through a straw into burger just prior to shot... that's how I've seen TV ads get food to steam. Probably a good idea not to eat it after mind.

Great tip, thanks. I'll give it a go, but wouldnt flash obliterate smoke?

[UKBob]

Here's one that platinum shot, I found it in his gallery

[doodah]

glycerin was the gloss of choice when i were a lad...

[gorvid]

Boiling water in cotton wool behind for the steamy effect...

BTW - what the hell is going on ?

Why are you doing burger shots ?

[Ed_P]

How about spraying it with WD40 ...

[UKBob]

doodah-Gorvid-Ed_P said:

glycerin, steaming cotton wool, WD40

Cheers, I'll look into all of the above

gorvid said:

BTW - what the hell is going on ?

Why are you doing burger shots ?

I best confess before Platinum gets back... the naff burger photo isnt really his

[Platinum]

UKBob said:

Here's one that platinum shot, I found it in his gallery

Oi!

I have not moved onto such things as burgers. I am still trying to get the hang of single bits of fruit & veg ( as can be seen by my wonderful shallots. )

Edited by Platinum on Sunday 22 October 19:34

[Rude Girl]

Agreed - glycerine will make it look shiny. That's what they use on cookbook shoots I believe.

Actually, I've seen an article on photography for cookbooks somewhere recently. If I'm not back shortly, send someone in to Google to find me will you...

Edited to say here you go. It's not the one I meant, but it's quite interesting.

Can I challenge you to an appetising bowl of cereal then Bob?

Edited by Rude Girl on Sunday 22 October 21:35

[dfen5]

Maybe I've a weird imagination but the new one looks like a red eyed face puking. Hence strangely unappetising

[gorvid]

dfen5 said:

Maybe I've a weird imagination but the new one looks like a red eyed face puking. Hence strangely unappetising

[UKBob]

Rude Girl said:

Agreed - glycerine will make it look shiny. That's what they use on cookbook shoots I believe.

Actually, I've seen an article on photography for cookbooks somewhere recently. If I'm not back shortly, send someone in to Google to find me will you...

Edited to say here you go. It's not the one I meant, but it's quite interesting.

Can I challenge you to an appetising bowl of cereal then Bob?

Ive heard of nitro glycerine, but household glycerine... isnt it a type of sugar (or made up liquid sugar)?

Thats a great little article, thanks for googling it. Did the before and after pics work for you? I tried firefox as well as internet explorer, but only the before pics appeared.

Ive just had a look at the burger king website. Have a look at the burger on the main page Both my burgers pale in comparison!! Praps thats why I dont create food photos for a living Im going to try making a few more this year, but finding a flawless bun will be nigh on impossible. I thought the one I used yesterday was good, for supermarket standards. My photoshopping skills are so poor, I dont know if I could ever achieve that result. I will try again though

Of course Im up for a serial shoot [sic] How about you platinum?