It was great making the trip up to The Westin San Francisco again to see my contacts there, and work with Executive Chef John Hart to create these amazing new dishes. And by work with, I mean “bow down to his awesomeness, take a few photos, and taste the deliciousness of the new food items.” […]
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A beautiful property up for sale in Santa Cruz. Really nicely done interior with a deceptively large sectional back yard. Photos by Bay Area real estate photographer Chris Schmauch. Looking for a real estate photographer in Santa Cruz? Bay Area Architecture Photographer Chris Schmauch shows off your property like no other! Call (831) 216-6210 for […]
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Estatements carries the most fascinating, rare luxury consignment goods from the heart of Silicon Valley. There’s so many beautiful pieces, even the most discerning of buyers should be able to find something they love here. Here’s a few photos from our most recent shoot. Check www.GoodEyePhotography.com for more. Looking for a product / jewelry photographer […]
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Ah, my weakness – food photography. I love hanging out in the kitchen with the chef and all the crew that make the restaurant run like a well-tuned machine. Usually I shoot in the public restaurant area, but since The Westin’s former restaurant Ducca is getting a facelift and rebranding (new name is Maso, a clever […]
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Across the street from Lighthouse Field State Park, and with a great view of the ocean and West Cliff Drive, this lovely home is a great opportunity for anyone looking to live the Santa Cruz good life. Wrapped in four decks and adorned with gardens, you’ll enjoy being outside as much as in. Check out […]
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Dominique is updating her company’s website, and one of the highlights of the redesign is a prominent panoramic-format slideshow to show off Body in Motion’s studio space and services. She’s got some amazing talent on staff, so we spent a couple hours today photographing all the things they offer. I must say it was more […]
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Charlie Hong Kong is a tiny little restaurant on the corner of Soquel and Seabright Avenues in Santa Cruz. The kitchen is, of course, small. But constantly cleaned as the staff expertly prepares the Asian fare in an efficient manner, no matter how long the line gets. I’m doing my best to stay out of […]
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I paraphrase Charlie Hong Kong’s owner when she first told me about her restaurant: “This is fast food/takeout, but with local, organic ingredients. We aren’t a fancy restaurant, but our food is good. I haven’t been able to consistently capture that with any photographers.” OK, no pressure, right? It’s true that fancy restaurants with their refined […]
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I had an ambitious morning shoot with Charlie Hong Kong, shooting food, kitchen action, and the content of this post – the location and details. There’s some really neat muralist design/artwork on the walls, and the location itself is iconic for the Santa Cruz area. The poster board is a favorite resource for locals to […]
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I did some editorial photography earlier this year for the local glossy magazine South Bay Accent. They needed a consistent look for the restaurant dishes that were being featured in the multi-page editorial spread. I’ve worked with them before, so they knew I was the right guy for the job. I shot most of the food […]
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I was contacted by the publisher of Where to Retire magazine to photograph Pacific Grove Mayor Bill Kampe and his wife Cheryl – possibly for the cover of the publication. I met up with the down-to-earth, friendly couple on Lighthouse Ave. in the heart of downtown Pacific Grove this afternoon. One of the many requirements from the […]
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Jenny is opening her own Pilates studio in Los Gatos, so she had a specific vision for the hero images that would appear on her website homepage when she contacted me. She wanted a clean, white background shot at a low perspective for the photos of herself during different Pilates poses – with and without some basic equipment. As […]
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UPDATE 2/15/14: I’ve posted a sequel to this article – 2013 Best Of: 70 Creative Wedding Ring Photos (you’re looking at 2012). The ultimate symbol of marriage, the diminutive ring is often overlooked, or treated as a checklist item for photographers to simply “get” during the wedding day. Since a couple usually spends a lot […]
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Chef Jin Suzuki, owner of Hachi Ju Hachi in Saratoga, prepared a traditional radish-rolled cured salmon sushi roll – elegantly simple and delicious. Looking for an on-location food photographer in the Bay Area? San Francisco / Bay Area Commercial Food Photographer Chris Schmauch makes food look really yummy! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only. […]
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Chef Katsu (Katsuhiko Hanamure) opened a fantastic Japanese restaurant recently in the heat of Los Gatos. The decor is as fresh and colorful as the food itself. Check out these photos of their “Decadence Caviar Staircase” (which will set you back about $1,200) and ceviche tacos. Looking for an on-location food photographer in the Bay […]
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These food photos were taken at Scott’s Seafood restaurant in San Jose, California. They have some delicious seafood dishes that taste as great as they look! Australian lobster tail with asparagus and red potatoes Scallops and jumbo prawns with green beans and red potatoes Oysters on the half shell Looking for an on-location food […]
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Food photos of Tamarine’s jumbo prawn entree plus their delicious lemongrass seabass, taken at their Palo Alto location on University Ave. Looking for an on-location food photographer in the Bay Area? San Francisco / Bay Area Commercial Food Photographer Chris Schmauch makes food look really yummy! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only. If you […]
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Food photos of the delicious salmon tacos at Zona Rosa on the Alameda in San Jose. It’s a total hole-in-the-wall but well worth it if you can get a table! Looking for an on-location food photographer in the Bay Area? San Francisco / Bay Area Commercial Food Photographer Chris Schmauch makes food look really yummy! […]
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Photos of some delicious lobster rolls, a rack of ribs and a whole fresh lobster from Old Port Lobster Shack in downtown Portola Valley. The famous lobster roll – succulent chunks of lobster sandwiched between two thick slices of buttery garlic bread – sooooo good! 1/2 rack of ribs Whole lobster Looking for an on-location […]
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Restaurant interiors and food photos of fresh scallops at The Sea, an Alexander’s Steakhouse venture in Palo Alto, California Looking for an on-location food photographer in the Bay Area? San Francisco / Bay Area Commercial Food Photographer Chris Schmauch makes food look really yummy! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only. If you haven’t already, […]
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