In the spirit of celebrating creativity, we ask talented individuals around the globe to fill our q&a on whats and hows of their creative process. The first episode is hosted by London based food photographer – Liam Desbois. Try looking at his portfolio without drooling or daydreaming about your next meal.
How would you describe what you do?
– I always aim to create imagery that targets all of the senses. Even though photographs can only be seen, I want the viewer to feel as if they can taste and smell the food, hear the sizzle or crunch and imagine the textures of each dish just by looking at them. The ultimate goal is to create mouthwatering food imagery, whether it’s a photograph accompanying a written recipe, a beautiful editorial story or to sell a specific product to a certain market.
How did you get started?
– I studied photography for 5 years at both college and university. I then went on to assist a photographer full time and then assisted many more as a freelancer before becoming a photographer in my own right.
via www.liamdesbois.co.uk
A strength or skill you value most:
– Photographers are problem solvers, so I’d have to say that is my most valuable strength. Solving briefs, coming up with creative solutions to them and delivering a successful end result are definitely the skills I value most.
One of your favourite projects you’ve worked on:
– I always feel that I enjoy the most recent project the most. However I do love the work I shoot for Waitrose, it’s always such a joy to shoot in that specific look and style. They were also my first big client, so I think the work I create for them always feels more special to me.
Which phase of the creative process thrills you the most?
– I quite enjoy tweaking the lighting and making adjustments to the set, seeing how far the shot progresses from beginning to end. That process of enhancing the shot by making alterations to the lighting, composition, and seeing it improve with each change is something I really enjoy.
