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Food Photography Tips: Photographing the Flavours of Macao

Lisa Michele Burns — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 06:44:57 +0000

Food Photography Tips – The Flavours of Macao There’s a saying all about eating the rainbow but I’m going to add one little word at the start, photograph; THEN you can eat all the rainbows you like. Photographing food is like seeing a cute fluffy puppy dog but not being able to give it a cuddle. It raises the question, do you want a good photo or warm food? If you want both, the trick is to know what you’re doing behind the camera so you can have your cake and eat it too. When travelling you’ll come across atmospheric fresh food markets, outdoor cafes, takeaway treats or even fancy restaurants. Being able to capture an image that showcases the dish, it’s colours and textures will add a whole new experience to sampling flavours around the world. On a recent trip to Macao where they’re celebrating the year of gastronomy, I was lucky enough to see and sample some incredible meals from Portugese cuisine through to Chinese and even Nikkei, a new cuisine that blends Peruvian and Japanese flavours together. From this experience, I wanted to share some tips on photographing food because I’m actually not much of a foodie...

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The Complete Guide to Macao Photography Locations

Lisa Michele Burns — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 04:54:55 +0000

Macao Photo Spots, Vantage Points + Cultural Districts Where Portuguese influence is displayed in all colours of the rainbow and Chinese heritage is visible via ornate details and historic beauty, Macao is a cultural blend of wonders. From the old world feel of Coloane Island to the glitz and glam of casinos in Cotai, it’s a place of contrasts, one of those rare destinations where you truly can experience everything in the one destination. When it comes to photogenic locations I’ve got you covered with this guide to little streets, markets, tea houses and viewpoints that will ensure you capture Macao and all of its angles whether you’re visiting for one day or an entire week. If you’re nearby photographing Hong Kong, be sure to leave enough room in your travel itinerary to venture across on the ferry to Macao, the photo opportunities are vast and offer a variety of subjects and scenes to compliment any trip to Hong Kong! I’ve broken the guide into sections focusing on where to capture the old town vibe of Macao along with some hot spots in the casino complexes of Cotai. At the bottom are some travel tips and recommendations of where to base...

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