Towards the end of winter this year I found myself in Vizag on official work. My colleague Aadithya, knowing that I would be missing Gudi Padwa festivities back home and of my keen interest in studying different cultures and traditions, invited me over to his home for Ugadi celebrations. I went calling a day prior and found myself being ushered into a large living room abuzz with life, all his family members busy with preparations for the festival. There was a heap of marigol

As the State Transport bus coughed and clattered into Ratnagiri Bus Stand most of the passengers rushed to get off, eager to freshen up and indulge in some refreshments before the bus set off again on a laboured journey to its next destination. While many made a beeline for the stalls serving sweet milky tea, a few – mostly youngsters – ambled up to the ubiquitous jingling machine pressing fresh juice from sugarcane. The last to get off the bus with a rucksack slung over one

Food Studios conducted an informative workshop on Food Styling & Food Photography organized by Burrp. The students learned about the composition of a mood shot and the imaportance of plating, lighting the set, etc. #VegetableBiryani #TopShot #Foodstyling #FoodPhotography #culinary #workshop #food #FoodStudios #NitinTandon The studio is available around the clock at A-86, Virwani Industrial Estate, Western Express Highway, Goregaon East, Mumbai - 400063. Feel free to connect w

Importance of Prop Styling Food styling is an art that speaks to the viewers and delivers the mood that is to be perceived. Presentation, just like a fashion show, requires styling and props. The showstopper won’t walk down the ramp bare foot. Even if your food is perfectly garnished and plated up in a chic way, throwing in a prop can make the food look appealing and provide an edge to the authenticity of the dish. The quality of your photography is primary, effective food st