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This weekend, I will be heading down to Birmingham, AL, for Food Blog South. Here is a recap from last year’s inaugural Food Blog South With it being a new year and heading to a Food Blogging Conference, I decided it was finally time to order
Last week was the two year anniversary of Taylor Takes a Taste. Its a little late, but here is a cupcake to celebrate! Notice anything different about the cupcake?
6 comments  January 23, 2012 - 2:13 pm
YES to the tutorial for gif’s!! Love what you said about the limits only being your creativity and problem-solving.  January 23, 2012 - 2:31 pm
Those cupcakes are perfect!  January 23, 2012 - 3:26 pm
Thanks for the GIF tutorial! Your posts are always so informative and drool worthy good!  January 24, 2012 - 9:36 am
I’d love a tutorial on GIFs as I’ve never known where to start with them. I must admit that I hadn’t thought of using them in a food blog either but you make it work and it definitely adds interest!  January 24, 2012 - 12:34 pm
Sarah, Shumaila, and AnnGlad you liked the GIF. I need to do a lot more testing before I write a tutorial, but I will probably do one in the next month or so. Thanks for the comments!  January 25, 2012 - 10:26 am
That *is* pretty neat. I also get a childish giggle from this animated dog vs cat GIF. http://t.bigboxcar.com/post/15636674581
2 years ago today, I started Taylor Takes a Taste! Wow the last 2 years have flown by! Here is a recap from year one, and now for a recap of year 2.
20 comments  January 16, 2012 - 12:14 pm
Congrats on 2 years Taylor and on all of your success! You deserve it! I love your blog and your photos are always so great! I also love that you share photography tips with the rest of us. Hope you have many more successful years ahead! January 16, 2012 - 1:05 pm
Happy 2nd blogiversary!!!  January 16, 2012 - 1:17 pm
Congratulations on 2 years, and thank you for continuing to do what you do .. I’ve been following your blog for the better part of the 2 years and really enjoy it, being a “food person” and a photographer, your work is inspiring!  January 16, 2012 - 2:18 pm
Wow, what a great two years! I think you could definitely say you’ve had some big highlights in the past year. I’m of course speaking of that delicious peaches and cream pie.  January 16, 2012 - 5:29 pm
This is one of the best recaps I’ve seen! A good look back at your 2nd year. Congrats! January 16, 2012 - 5:35 pm
Thank you Melissa! I appreciate you following! January 16, 2012 - 5:35 pm
Thanks Ann! Looking forward to year 3!  January 17, 2012 - 1:28 am
Congratulations! It’s always a treat to read your posts and the lovely images.  January 17, 2012 - 4:39 am
Congratulations! I love your blog!!!!!  January 17, 2012 - 12:02 pm
Happy Birthday Taylor! You are the most skilled and brilliant two-year-old I’ve, ever, known! Thanks for letting me follow you! – Jasper  January 17, 2012 - 4:59 pm
Happy anniversary! I love reading and looking at your photos! And I try to learn something from your tips all the time too!  January 17, 2012 - 8:18 pm
Congratulations…you do beautiful work and I’ve enjoyed following you. January 17, 2012 - 10:15 pm
Thanks Joan! So glad that you have enjoyed the blog! January 17, 2012 - 10:15 pm
Thanks Marci! January 17, 2012 - 10:16 pm
Thanks Jasper! I’m looking forward to year 3! January 17, 2012 - 10:16 pm
Thanks Sonia! January 17, 2012 - 10:17 pm
Thanks Tru! so glad you have found the information helpful! I will keep an LA workshop in mind January 17, 2012 - 10:18 pm
Thanks Katie! glad you liked the recap  January 20, 2012 - 3:23 pm
Congrats mon frère. Couldn’t be happier for you. I expect this won’t be the only good news to announce this year…  January 21, 2012 - 9:16 pm
I’ve been following along with you for the past year. I adore your blog. You’re extremely talented and I always love finding out what projects you are working on. Thanks for all the photography tips. Would love to attend a food styling/photography class if you come to TX.
Taylor Takes a Taste is turning 2 next week! With that, I am trying to post a few things from 2011 that I haven’t gotten to yet. This restaurant stop is from my October tailgating trip to Gainesville, FL. Here is what I found at Satchel’s Pizza.
2 comments January 13, 2012 - 2:37 pm
That salad looks amaaaazing! I am craving some really badly now.  January 13, 2012 - 6:25 pm
YESSSSSS!!! I’m at UF grad school now and everyone talks nonstop about Satchels (in all honesty, I’ve yet to go).
For those of you who don’t know, I AM A HUGE COLLEGE FOOTBALL FAN! Unfortunately, on Monday, I suffered another heart wrenching loss.
4 comments January 4, 2012 - 6:53 pm
dude, the man at the UFC at ECU game is cooking what!? beans!? yikes, taylor, you make all this hard work appear to be EFFORTLESS! Keep me posted on that next photography workshop please! ans tell me, how do you survive without any indigestion? – jasper  January 8, 2012 - 8:51 pm
We watched that game from a bar. Too bad you guys lost January 9, 2012 - 11:41 am
taylor!!!!!!!!!!! today is national apricot day!!!!!!!!!! what are you gunna do about it?! – jasper  January 9, 2012 - 12:08 pm
Taylor – I am a huge fan of yours, but an even bigger fan of Oregon college football teams. So as they say, your loss was my WIN!! Hope you make it out our way for next years tour. The Civil War is epic. Welcome to the last Taylor Takes a Taste of 2011. Welcome to my last post of 2011. This is not a summary of everything that I did in 2011 (that will come January 16th on Taylor Takes a Taste’s second Birthday) but more a post that combines almost everything I am passionate about.
21 comments December 31, 2011 - 8:20 am
Taylor this is great stuff! Thanks for the behind the scenes photos showing how you get the different looks! Very helpful and I think my husband has one of those lights buried somewhere (deep) in our shed! Guess what I’ll be doing this weekend??? Love all your tips, keep em coming! Oh yeah and the recipes are great too!  December 31, 2011 - 9:29 am
I LOVE this!! And congrats on the photo classes  December 31, 2011 - 11:31 am
I love this!! $15! Also, I can’t wait to attend one of your workshops! Hopefully in NC  December 31, 2011 - 12:22 pm
Fantastic tutorial, Taylor! I’m excited about this inexpensive lighting technique. Your photos look great!  December 31, 2011 - 2:37 pm
Awesome affordable suggestions! Bookmarking this page!  January 1, 2012 - 10:12 am
Great post Taylor. I have been trying to figure out the best way to take photos this winter since it’s already dark by the time dinner is made. I’m having my husband make this for me today  January 1, 2012 - 12:35 pm
This is excellent and very helpful!!! LOVE IT!!  January 1, 2012 - 7:52 pm
Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain in detail how you have acheived great food pics. I am new to blogging and you are so right, the pictures of the food HAVE to look good or else no one will want to read further. I cant wait to go purchase and assemble these items and start experimenting!  January 1, 2012 - 9:57 pm
Awesome post, Taylor! Thanks for sharing those amazing and cheap tips on getting the light “on” after dark. Happy New Year!!!  January 2, 2012 - 12:52 am
Loved the $15 studio idea!! Fabulous, wish you a very happy new year!!!  January 2, 2012 - 8:26 am
Thanks for the great tip on lighting for food photography! Love your site! January 2, 2012 - 12:02 pm
hi taylor! thanks for this post! why am I SO STINGY with purchasing equipment for lighting?!?!? obviously this is not a question you can answer…but had you ever felt this way? (in your distant past) or have you always wanted to drop cash for good lighting equipment?! t’s like i put off buying ANY equipment until i’ve saved up for the bet stuff and then that money gets divvy-ed out toward other items in my budget since photography is only a hobby. one day. one day. one day when im old and wrinkly, i wonder, if i’ll ever get to do this photography thing as a profession…..any advice here? thanks for the lighting idea…i might have to go pick up one of these super-dangerous lights what is your PREFERRED time of day for shooting food photography? - jasper  January 3, 2012 - 1:26 am
Great site, great food, great photos, great tutorials, and great ideas! For a better 2012! Cheers!  January 3, 2012 - 1:51 am
You have a great site, awesome photo tips. I still have so much to learn about photography, and your site is a great help. Thanks and happy new year!  January 3, 2012 - 4:27 pm
Thanks so much for this post – it’s very clear, very helpful, and cheap! Awesome  January 6, 2012 - 6:41 am
[...] few days ago I was reading through some wordpress blogs, and one caught my eye: the $15 Food Photography Lighting Set Up by taylortakesataste.com. He talked about how difficult it can be getting good lighting for your food indoors. His [...]  January 6, 2012 - 9:44 am
thanks for the awesome tutorial. quick question – what are the dimensions of your diffusion panel? what length pvc pipe did you purchase?  January 8, 2012 - 9:30 am
Hallelujah! An affordable solution, and one that’s not confined to a box! You’re the best! How I would love to do one of your workshops, although I’m afraid that there probably isn’t enough interested folks here in Great Falls, Montana…would 3 maybe 4 people be enough to drag you to the Northern Tundra?  January 9, 2012 - 12:22 pm
Wonderful tutorial! And I love how the brown paper bag looks for a backdrop!  January 9, 2012 - 5:03 pm
Thanks for the quick tips! I will definitely have to try these out to improve my photography and would love to attend a workshop. I’m still using a digital camera and need to upgrade! Do you have any camera suggestions for a beginner? January 12, 2012 - 9:02 am
Thanks Sarah! I think its 18inx 18in I just used the precut lengths of PVC at Home Depot
Ending one year and welcoming in another is a tradition that we all can celebrate. On Saturday evening, the whole world will be saying goodbye to 2011 and welcoming in 2012. For those of you who choose to celebrate with a drink in hand, why not make it one of these New Year’s Champagne cocktails!
11 comments December 29, 2011 - 5:32 pm
rockin’ that soft backlit shot to take out 2011…love your blog Taylor, Jasper December 29, 2011 - 11:44 pm
I’m such a champagne girl, all of these photos had me in awe! I want them framed on my wall!!  December 30, 2011 - 4:25 pm
Bookmarking. Gotta try at least one of these this weekend. HAPPY NEW YEAR….From Me to You (& Yours)! Wishing you all good things like good health, happiness and tons of success in 2012  December 30, 2011 - 6:18 pm
looks amazing!! December 30, 2011 - 6:54 pm
My favorite champagne cocktail is the French 75. Love the photos. The Black Velvet sounds intriguing… December 30, 2011 - 10:06 pm
Thanks Jen! I have never had a French 75, but have heard great things about it! Have a great New Year’s Eve! December 30, 2011 - 10:07 pm
Thanks Alison! December 30, 2011 - 10:07 pm
Thanks Tia, I would suggest the Poinsettia December 30, 2011 - 10:08 pm
Thanks Christina! Have a great New Years! December 30, 2011 - 10:08 pm
Thanks Jasper! Soft backlighting is a great way to take out 2011!  December 31, 2011 - 8:32 pm
Lovely cocktails and beautiful photos. Thanks. Happy New Year!
Is it a cookie or is it a cupacake? Really, that is a trick question. It is both! Half cookie, half cupcake, and all delicious. Let me introduce you to the Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcake.
7 comments December 20, 2011 - 5:40 pm
This is an awesome idea! Genius really! I can’t wait to try it, the possibilities are endless! Wish I lived in Charlotte so I could join your group but I’m down near Charleston, SC unfortunately! Love your blog!  December 21, 2011 - 12:53 am
omg this is fabulous!! I will make a vegan version! December 21, 2011 - 8:42 am
O great idea!  December 21, 2011 - 7:45 pm
So do these taste as good as what your mom use to make for you? I remember you loving her Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies! Looks good I will definitely have to try them out. December 22, 2011 - 3:13 pm
They are a very similar recipe! They are delicious!  December 24, 2011 - 2:19 pm
First of all, did you really mean 1 fl oz of peppermint? That seems like a lot…also, it would be helpful if you could be more specific about cake batter. The cake mix I used didn’t work for this recipe at all. December 26, 2011 - 8:30 pm
Julia, I am sorry that it didn’t work out. Yes it is a whole 1 oz bottle of peppermint extract. The cookies are very minty, you can certainly use less if you prefer. I used Pillsbury White Cake mix and they turned out great. I am sorry you weren’t happy with the results. I hope it works better if you try it again.
Over the last several months you have seen the ads, tweets, facebook reminders and any other way that I have hyped my December food photography workshops. Well the waiting has ended. This past weekend, the Food Photography Overhaul workshops took place.
5 comments  December 20, 2011 - 2:06 pm
Thank you a thousand times over, Taylor! The workshop was nothing short of amazing, and I can’t wait to sign up for your future seminars! December 20, 2011 - 2:13 pm
Looks like you guys learned a lot and had a great time! The photos look amazing!  December 20, 2011 - 5:53 pm
Taylor … I was supposed to go to the Dec 10th and 11th … so upset I could not make it … please keep me posted for anything close to Charlotte. Thank you! December 21, 2011 - 8:43 am
I’m sorry that I had to cancel the 10th and 11th classes. I will definitely announce on the blog when I will be having another workshop! I look forward to having you in class! December 28, 2011 - 12:29 am
Hi Taylor! I live in Durham so I am hope to book one of your workshops soon! Your blog is awesome! Thanks for your posts! – Jasper
I realize that I have been MIA recently. I apologize for that. When I noticed that this is the first post of December and I it is now December 13th, I realize that I owe you all an apology.
3 comments  December 13, 2011 - 4:33 pm
What a beautiful shot of the juice! Congrats on another great season of tailgating under your belt:) December 13, 2011 - 7:54 pm
Wow, your patients in mashing all those capsules is pretty impressive (and in addition the way you managed to make a beautiful photo of those crushed little pods)! December 13, 2011 - 11:09 pm
I bet this is delicious! Susan (doughmesstic) made a delicious pie using pomegranate but almost didn’t because she was so unhappy with the color. Funny, huh? Glad you’re back
I had originally intended to post this a few days ago, but the weather and traveling toll of tailgating caught up to me. I have had pretty bad cold for the last few days that has left me sleeping more than working. I don’t really have much of a voice right now, but luckily this is a written blog and not a video blog. Anyway, here is a little piece from my Thanksgiving.
8 comments  November 30, 2011 - 4:33 pm
Lovely photographs Taylor!!! Your photographs remind me of the story the enormous turnip. December 1, 2011 - 1:44 am
D’aww, I’m sure your parents are going to love that gift! Your turnips look awesome! I’m suddenly hungry! I like to eat turnips the Taiwanese way–in fried cake form. They’re especially good with the dipping sauce. December 1, 2011 - 10:54 am
Awwww I love the photos!! I especially loved seeing your grandparent’s farm. I was worried NC had too many trees for farmland! I have hope  December 1, 2011 - 9:26 pm
Hi Taylor – nice to meet you and your family! Your grandparents’ farm must be spectacular. That simple turnip recipe sounds perfectly delicious. December 7, 2011 - 12:09 pm
Thanks Lori! December 7, 2011 - 12:10 pm
Don’t worry NC has lots of farmland! December 12, 2011 - 11:56 am
Taylor, Somehow, and I do not remember how exactly, I stumbled over your blog this past summer, past. And it might have saved my life…currently hating my job (shhhh don’t tell) in Durham, NC, however grateful for your glorious and very vibrant blog. Today I decided to QUIT being a creeper and subscribe to your blog and send a note as well! Happy Winter! I LOVE turnipssssssssss much warmth! – Jasper in NC December 13, 2011 - 1:10 pm
Jasper! Thanks for subscribing! Glad to meet another person living in NC!
Earlier in the week, I brought you what I found at the Dane County Farmers Market. While in Madison, the farmers market wasn’t the only place that I was able to see and taste a variety of cheeses.
3 comments November 11, 2011 - 2:09 pm
Cheddar is probably one of my favorite cheeses! It looks like you had an amazing trip to WI  November 15, 2011 - 6:41 am
Dear Taylor, If you really like cheese you should have a look at this website, http://www.asturiascheese.com/spanish-cheese. I´m sure you´ll get mad about it, Spanish cheese is the best in the world and it reallyh suits almost anything, so just try it, you won´t regret it.  November 29, 2011 - 1:52 pm
Nice pics and great read. The cave is freakin’ cool. I wanna be a cheesemaker in my next life. Keep up the great posts! |
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Jasper @ crunchylittlebites - how to choose how to choose?! they’re all so great taylor! what’s your favorite? top left is awesome…but they all are!
Rhonda - The cards look great, simple with a big statement! I’ve heard of Moo cards before, I may have to check them out. Currently I print my own but they just don’t look as professional!
Becky at Vintage Mixer - I use MOO for my business cards too! It is so simple yet so perfect for food blogs and food photography!