2011/11/28

FOOD STYLING & FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP - 17TH DEC 2011


Assalamulaikum wbth & Hi!!

This workshop is OVERBOOKED!  Registration for this workshop is officially CLOSED. If you would like to attend our next Food Styling & Food Photography Workshop which, insyaAllah will be held again early next year, please email me (farida71@yahoo.com) your interest and we'll contact you with details of next workshop.

Thank you to those who had confirmed their seats with us.

See ya!!

Farida Ismail

2011/11/16

WE WANT YOU!!

Image is borrowed from Plumbheavy.ca

THE DESSERT TABLE IS LOOKING FOR A SUITABLE PERSON TO BE PART OF OUR SWEET TEAM!

We are looking for a Dessert-loving person, who would love to grow sweeter with us, to be on our sweet DESSERT TABLE team.

Fresh graduates from local institution with a Culinary or Baking qualification or persons with experience in Baking & Cake Decorating are encourage to apply. Salary will commensurate with qualifications or experience. The Candidate should be between 22-35 years of age. Having own transport will be a plus. Ladies only.

Call/SMS me at 013-3554399 or email me your resume at farida71@yahoo.com and we'll arrange for an interview.

2011/11/12

BASIC FOOD STYLING & FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP 17TH DEC 2011


Chef Ali Mohamad Noor or better known as Pak Uda Ali, at a Canon Pro Talk - Food Styling for Photography workshop


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A gorgeous composition from Pak Uda Ali


Another example from From Food Styling & Food Photography class by Pak Uda Ali

Assalamualaikum and hi,

I've got good news for you!!! DSLR NEWBIES, DSLRS FANS, YOU CAN'T MISS THIS!!!!

InsyaAllah, during the Workshop, we are going to have DSLRs promotions going on!!! InsyaAllah, CANON will be making their presence @ The Dessert Table AND you'll be able to purchase Canon DSLRs and/or lenses, at student's offer price during our workshop on the 17th Dec, 2011. Discounts, insyaAllah, will be between RM200-RM300 on Canon products, which comes with 1+1 year Warranty on all Canon original products , only on the Workshop day . Alhamdulillah, thank you Pak Uda Ali for making this possible!!

We are bringing the world's best to you @ The Dessert Table and places are limited. We only have a few more places available so don't wait no more! CALL/SMS US TODAY AT 013-3554399 OR EMAIL farida71@yahoo.com to book your place. A non-refundable deposit of RM100 is required to secure your booking with us or you can pay the full amount of RM250. Maybank acc : 5624 7812 9617. Let us know of your payment and Please keep the bank-in/transfer receipts and mail it/MMS it/bring it to us on Workshop Day as proof of payment.

Details of workshop can also be found in previous post.

SEE YOU AT THE DESSERT TABLE!!

Love,
Farida Ismail

2011/11/07

BASIC FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

A sample of Chef Ali's work.
Chef Ali
PHOTO BELONGS TO CHEF ALI MOHAMAD NOOR


PHOTO BELONGS TO CHEF ALI MOHAMAD NOOR
YOU WANT YOUR CAKES/DESSERTS/FOOD TO LOOK LIKE THESE PHOTOS?? YES? THEN READ ON...

Good news for all Foodie Bloggers and all the Bakers and Cake Decorators out there!!! Let's do justice to our delicious food/cakes/pastries. No more dull and boring looking photos of our products!

InsyaAllah, The Dessert Table will be having a BASIC FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP with Chef Ali Mohamad Noor at our place!!

Date  : 17th December 2011

Time : 10am - 2pm

Fees  : RM250 per person

Venue : The Dessert Table

Max no. of persons per workshop : 15

* Refreshments and light snacks will be provided throughout the workshop. In the interest of time, lunch will be provided at the end of the workshop.


Introduction

The workshop will be conducted for 4 hours with elements of theory, demonstration and hands-on approached. Participants will be exposed to basic techniques of food photography using available lighting/natural lighting. The following elements will be focused throughout the workshop:

* Introduction to basic food photography
* Purpose of food photography
* Setting up for food photography
* Basic camera setting for food photography
* Concept, object, props and styling
* Angle of shoot in food photograph

Who should attend this workshop?

Beginner in photography and those who would like to explore the food photography are welcome. Food enthusiast that love to snap pictures of their creation and anyone that feel food can communicate are equally welcome. In short, those who knows and aspires to be like Mowie Kay of Mowielicious Should BE HERE!!

What to bring along?
Bring along your camera preferably a decent DSLR camera (including lenses 18 – 55mm, macro lens, will help to get the most from the workshop), laptop (be sure you have installed your camera software), a tripod (bring extra if you got any),

*EXTRA : IF YOU WANT TO PERSONALIZE YOUR SHOTS PLEASE BRING THESE ITEMS OTHERWISE WE WILL BE PROVIDING THEM AT OUR PLACE : plate (white fancy plate to present your food), food product (dessert, cakes, fruits etc), linen of any color (table cloth, table runner etc), black and white mounting board, and any props that you think appropriate. 

Anything else? ---- Off course pen, pencil, notebook and your good self (please come with an open mind and you will be enjoying the session with us)

What are expected from participants?
Understanding of camera is essential, especially on setting up the ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed. 

Don't wait too long to make that decision folks! We have only 15 places available. Those without DSLR but only have a normal good compact are also welcome to join our workshop :)

A bit about Chef Ali Mohamad Noor : Chef Ali is a Chef by profession and currently is attach to UiTM's Culinary and Gastronomy Dept as a Senior Lecturer.

SMS me your details at 013-3554399 or leave me your comment or email me farida71@yahoo.com TODAY!

2011/11/05

Double pleasures - Brownies with marshmallow toppings

Fudgy Chocolatey Brownies with Marshmallow spread.

Eid Mubarak to you,
Subhanallah! It's the Day of Arafah today. May the hujjajs be granted with hajj al mabrurah, ameen ya rabbal a'lamen.

Introducing a new item on the class list, Fudgy and Chocolatey Brownies with Marshmallow spread. Come & learn how to make delicious brownies (you'll never want to buy ever again!) and make your own fluffy and light yummy marshmallow ( and halal! most important!). It's delicious as toppings or filling..your choice. InsyaAllah we'll start our classes in December 2011. Book your places now! Call me at 013-3554399 or email me at farida71@yahoo.com for more details.

Have a good holiday!