Taste 2018 Contest First Place – Barney Taxel

by | Apr 11, 2018 | Contests, Taste 2018

Cleveland, Ohio
www.taxelimagegroup.com
Image © Barney Taxel

“Chicken Skin Fried”

First Place – Editorial

“The chef began zesting the fried chicken skins with what I believe was lemon rind and I said ‘please do that again’ and this photograph happened.”

ASMP: What was your inspiration for taking this photo?

Barney Taxel: A commission from Cleveland Magazine for their annual Silver Spoons issue, 2017. After the dish was put on the set (location: The Plum, Cleveland, Ohio).

ASMP: What type of setting do you prefer?

BT: Just about anywhere.

ASMP: Is there anything unique about your style or approach?

BT: Not really… staying open – listening and responding plus lighting lighting lighting.

ASMP: What type of lighting did you use for this image or series?

BT: One small soft box and one grid… some ambient exposure.

ASMP: How long have you been shooting this type of photography?

BT: 35+ years

ASMP: What other photographers’ or artists’ work inspires you?

BT: Originally Magritte and Picasso… then the great classical 20th century photographers from Adams to White, from Siskind to Caponigro and Penn. I studied with Minor White – big influence.

ASMP: When did you join ASMP and what do you find most valuable about your membership?

BT: In 1984. Rights advocacy – both lobbying and client education – and Find A Photographer. Locally, professional collegial connection.

ASMP: What kind of gear do you use?

BT: Canon DSLR, Sony Mirrorless. Monolights on location- AC and DC. Strobe and some tungsten lighting in the studio. Lots of soft boxes, light shapers and reflectors.

ASMP: What do you know now that you wish you had known when you first started your career as a photographer?

BT: Not much… if I had known any of it, there would not be reason to continue. A career in photography is a life of discovery. Whether about business, art or relationships.

 

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