I Am Not…
- On December 14, 2012
- By lisa
- In Baking, Holidays
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…a food photographer. It is said that you “need” to have some sort of attachment to your subject if it has any chance of being a good photograph. I’m not sure about that, but what I do know, at least for me, is that if you don’t really enjoy photographing it, it probably won’t look so hot. Case in point, above.
I couldn’t resist with this though. Found this recipe when I visited Charlotte at Butterbean Row this week. It reminded me of something I have not had in a long time, called Monkey Bread. Kind of a pull-apart, oh so yummy cinnamon raisin bread. Anyway, I had to make it, and it did look rather nice, so I had to photograph it if I was going to share it with you!
Now it’s not that I don’t love food. Oh, I do, especially things such as this cinnamon bread, but anytime I look at food through my camera, it just looks sort of blah. I truly admire those who so beautifully style and photograph yummy things, but the fact is, my camera and I simply do not play well with food!
Now this? Yes, this is more like it for me.
BUT, I will see you next week with cookie photos. The baking is almost done!
Have a fantastic weekend!
46 comments
Thank you for being here!
Michaela
I want a piece of that!! Please?
Gail
I am so behind on blog posts! Will have to check out Charlotte’s recipe. This looks so good, but it reminds me of bread pudding. Your little heart wreath is adorable.
Val
You did a wonderful job with the monkey bread photo (and the baking by the looks of it)! All its nooks, crannies and tastiness are show up! I love the ornament photo too. It looks so beautiful against the wood grain. I hope you are enjoying your holiday season Lisa!
Becs
Ooo yummy looking bread. And love the heart shaped wreath, so pretty.
ladyfi
That bread has me salivating!
Laura Delegal
That does look pretty yummy. I hope you enjoyed.it.
Candace
I think it looks pretty darn delish! I’d eat it in a second. I can’t do food at all well, though. But you can
Ana Eugénio
yay! can’t wait to see the cookies, sweetie. xxo
Roban
The monkey bread looks delicious!
Loredana Donovan
Oh Lisa but that cinnamon raisin bread does look delicious, I think you captured it well! Love the little heart on the knob, simple decorations can be so pretty. Merry Christmas!
xo
ashok
yummy!
S. Etole
Love monkey bread … and your little heart ornament.
The PvdH Journal
Lisa this still looks SO good! I got in the mail yesterday’s Ottolenghis cookbook Jerusalem and there was a similar looking recipe which I am dying to try!
And on food photography, it is SO different isn’t it?! It has been a huge learning curve for me to go from fashion into food. In the end I am figuring out that light is even more important (if that is possible to say) when its edible haha. And yes, you definitely have to be looooving what you are photographing
I cannot wait to see your cookie post! Instagram has got me drooling
Linda R
That monkey bread looks pretty yummy to me. I LOVE monkey bread. My daughter used to always make it. When she comes in next week I just might have her make us some. Can’t wait to see the cookies.
Hugs~
Leanne
That bread sounds & looks delicious Lisa, & love that heart decoration.
charlotte wilson
Lisa,
I think it looks wonderfully delicious! Thanks for the shout out too.
And your other photo is very festive.
charlotte
Debbie
I am always connected to food! I think the images are perfect….looking forward to those cookies!
Barbara
I’m the same way. When I photograph my food, it ends up looking kind of gross!! lol
Silvina Soave
Siempre son muy buenas todas tus fotos! Hermoso el corazón navideño!! Un abrazo y feliz fin de semana.
Steve
Really nice Lisa!!
Jocelyne
I am NOT a food photographer either and a big fan of food photos ! But I admit, this cinnamon raisin bread looks sooooo yummy ! It must be so good !
This little wreath is so cute !
Have a nice week-end Lisa !
Lúcia
It looks so beautiful and yummy, I’d love to try!!!
The smell must be delicious too…
Have a wonderful weekend Lisa!
Beverly
Wow, the aroma from the warm cinnamon and raisins just arrived at my place!!
You have made a pretty one, and I like how you’ve put it in a loaf pan….all the ones I’ve seen were made in a Bundt pan and would serve a large group. Love the heart, and warm oak wood behind it! Enjoy the bread. I’m craving warm gingerbread myself. xo Bev
Anki-itte
I think it tasted good.
Ingrid/Of Spring and Summer
Hi Lisa,
I think you did well – food is not easy to photograph. I am glad it was tasty!
Have a lovely weekend!
xoxo Ingrid
Kia
Your bread looks yummy, and I really love the straw heart.
Have a fabulous weekend ahead, Lisa! xo
Monica
I think we are two of a kind, Lisa! I have NO passion for photographing food!
But I have to say,- that “monkey bread” looks really, really good!
Have a nice weekend:)
Katie
Huh, I haven’t heard of monkey bread since waaaay back in my early married years. Monkey bread is seriously good stuff!
Happy weekend, Lisa!
Hilda
Looks good!
Wish you a nice week.
From Hilda
Anna
Thanks for the share, Lisa! I’ll have to check out this recipe, as I’m in the baking mode right now. Fancy decorated sugar cookies are the order of the day
Have a super weekend!
xo A
Joop Zand
Looks very good Lisa.
Wish you a lovely weekend.
Kisses, Joop
Barbara Hurst
Oh my, wouldn’t I love a piece of this, I haven’t had any sweets in 2 months and right now it is getting so impossible to resist this.
TexWisGirl
i like your second shot – all the delicious warmth we need.
Hilary
It looks mighty yummy to me. Now I’m craving some!
daryl
so now i want that heart AND a hunk of that cake
this is for you
http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/grands-monkey-bread/7a1e41b1-4708-4028-8ce6-fcb5baebbc19
gina
Your photo communicates the smell and even the taste of the monkey bread for me, so I would call it a success. Can’t wait to see the cookie photos! Have a great weekend, Lisa!
Lissa @ lafCustomDesign
You made me giggle, Lisa, when you say you and your camera don’t play we’ll with food. I’d say you and the monkey bread play quite well! Yum! And I just love the little holly wreath! You’re bringing a bit of holiday cheer my way. ;->
Becca
Oh yummy! Thank for sharing this! I could tell straight away from your photo alone what that probably tastes like!
I remember your cookies last year too! I need to get my your know what in gear and get some baking done too!
Where does time go?
Sandra
Lisa, anything with cinnamon and raisins sounds great to me! I bet it smelled wonderful when you took it out of the oven.
A very pretty heart hanging on a wooden knob… I love the way all these pretty decorations are creeping into everyone’s photos!
Pat
The bread looks really good and cinnamony! I love the straw heart.
Łucja-Maria
Hello Dear Lisa!!!
The bread looks very appetizing and tasty. I wish all bloggers to Infant Born of God, brought them abundant grace, health, love, happiness.
Have a nice weekend.
Lucia
Betty
Looks good to me…bet it was made w/heart!
Susan Lee
Looks good to me! You make me feel guilty because I BOUGHT a loaf of monkey bread last week (and proceeded to polish the whole loaf off in a couple days!). Love the heart and can’t wait to see your cookie photos.
missing moments
I haven’t had monkey bread forever and yours looks delicious! I’m with you though … not much of a food photographer but do admire those that can. Have a great week!
Minoru
Hi! The bread looks very delicious. I think the Christmas heart would make many bloggers happy.
Your photos are very beautiful.
Have a nice weekend.
geanina
yamii!
beautiful pictures!
have a nice weekend!