Best Looking Food of 2009 Contest
Contest December 17th, 2008Best Looking Food of 2009 Contest
In an effort to capture the beauty of food photography and styling, award-winning Olympus Visionary food photographer Lou Manna announces a unique “creative concept” contest for the Best Looking Food of 2009.
The winning concept will be used as the inspiration for the cover of Lou’s forthcoming second book, More Digital Food Photography, coming out Fall 2009.
The quality of your photo does not matter; it is all about how the food looks.
Cell phone photos are acceptable.
The contest began on January 1st and will end on February 16th, with the winner being announced on February 23rd. This contest is open to worldwide participation.
The prize package, valued at over $3,000, includes an Olympus camera kit equipped with Kingston memory cards, a Calumet lighting kit, a free liveBooks website design and hosting, dinner for two at a restaurant courtesy of Citysearch, and complimentary admission to a Digital Food Photography Workshop with Lou Manna.
The winner will receive a brand new 12 megapixel Olympus E-30 DSLR camera with incredible Creative Features built in and a Zuiko 28-84mm Digital lens. The camera’s Art Filters, Multiple Exposure and Multi Aspect Shooting mean you’re limited only by your imagination.
In addition, the winner will have the exclusive opportunity to attend the photo shoot with Lou Manna at his studio in NYC (travel not included) to watch his vision for the cover of More Digital Food Photography come to life.
Please click on the CONTEST tab above to enter or click here: www.digitalfoodphotos.com/blog/contest/
For a brief video about the contest, check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHCSv22OESA
December 30th, 2008 at 8:54 am
Hi Lou, I have just bought your first book from Amazon.com, it’s yet to arrive in January. And by chance I saw you have a competition which I hope I will have pictures good enough for submission. Happy New Year! Greetings from Switzerland/ Holland!
January 1st, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Hi Janet,
Thank you for your kind wishes…
Hope you like the book. I am writing another one with many Behind the Scenes photos and diagrams. I’ll also be giving tips through video segments soon.
Good luck with the contest,
Lou
January 4th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Hallo Lou,
I have to just ordered your book here in the Netherlands and can’t wait for it to arrive. I’m a food designer student and just got a nikon D-SLR as a christmas gift. I have so much to learn from this industry and you inspire.
One question about the contest:
Is it open for everybody worldwide?
Thanks and best wishes for 2009
January 6th, 2009 at 7:58 am
Hi Lou..
Just knew about this contest. Is this contest also for those who lives outside US?
Are you going to give feedback on the entry eventhough it’s not win the contest? Cos for me, your feedback is a treasure.
I have read your book and it really useful and inspiring.
January 6th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Hi Lou, I have just received the book today. I am sure I will enjoy reading it and to get as much out of it.
January 6th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Lou, I’d love for you to invite your students and fans to post their food photos at http://www.BeenThereAteThat.com - restaurant food, home-cooked food, street food, ingredients, even vending machine food! It’s my project to “picture what the world is eating.” Thanks much!
January 10th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Your portfolio took my breath away…it is purely ispirational. I don’t think your book is avaiable in India where I live, but for the time being, your blog is great! Thank you
January 16th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Hi Lou. I’m looking forward to reading your next book. I paid my entry fee earlier today but have not received the email with the link to enter my photo. Should I be concerned? Thanks.
January 18th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Hi Lou,
would love to buy your book. I’ve browsed any book shelves of bookstores and libraries, but I never find yours. I think I shall use amazon, do you think?
Bests,
ab
February 28th, 2009 at 8:01 pm
As a Newbie, I am always searching online for articles that can help me. Thank you
August 5th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
[…] p.s. A couple of photography notes: my photo of homemade cinnamon buns won the “aesthetics” award in last month’s DMBLGIT – thanks so much Zorra and judges!Lou Manna is having a photo contest to help find inspiration for the cover of his next book. Read more about it here. […]