Tag: food

Women4Women – The Food Issue 

The Women4Women magazine is back with a new and already 6th issue. Who does not love food?! And who knows, maybe we can inspire you to also jump on the cooking, gardening or baking lane. 😊 Let us dive into the world of food, flavors and different countries’ cuisines.  

 “Food keeps us alive, making us strong and happy!”

The Food edition addresses our women contributors’ passion to cook, bake, garden and experiment with everything the vast area of food has to offer. From Japan to South Africa and back to us here in Europe, we give you the chance to experience all the different countries’ flavors and experiences. 

Japan

YURIKO ODA is Manager Bio Science & Engineering Laboratory FUJIFILM Corporation & Products Planning & Brand Promotion Headquarters Manager FUJIFILM Healthcare Laboratory Co., Ltd. based in Fujifilm’s home country Japa. As Fujifilm is a chemical manufacturer, so we did not have an in-depth, Yuriko is part of the supplement business. In her story, she shares with us her experiences and advice regarding supplements, and which impact they might have

Singapore 

In Singapore, you have the chance to meet Ivy Leng Yen Hwee, Head of Business Development, FUJIFILM Business Innovation Singapore. Since Singapore is multi-racial society, she is glad that she took up home economics classes in high school for five years which equipped her with the knowledge to prepare many diverse types of dishes. Check out the delicious meal she shared with us! 

South Africa 

Amanda Ollis, Key Account Manager, Imaging Solutions Division, FUJIFILM South Africa Ltd., takes us to beautiful and colorful South Africa. While she is doing a fantastic job within our instax Family, she lacks some talent in the cooking area, as she says herself. However, she faced the unknown and started her cooking journey and one dish is the clear winner: Cape Malay Bobotie – comfort food at its best. 

UAE 

The UAE has a lot to offer regarding spices and culinary flavors. Wajiha Zafar, Application Specialist IVD Business Division FUJIFILM Middle East FZE, presents to us her culture’s cuisine. Do you know what ‘Desi Chinese Food’ is? Better check out her story. 

Turkey 

Welcome to Turkey! Nathalie Stoyanof Suda the Beyaz Fırın General Manager and 5. Generation Representative. The bakery was established back in 1836 and has been in the family ever since. Believe it or not, she is the first women to manage the bakery. Keeping tradition and future in mind, the bakery follows and addresses issues regarding sustainability and society while keeping its traditional touch. 

Italy

Giulia VIllaniI is part of the Marketing & Pre-Sales Team, Medical Systems Division of FUJIFILM Italia SpA. She is the mother of a little boy and shares her experiences about pregnancy and maternity in general with us from a nutrition point of view. Finally, you should check out her ‘Pumpkin goat’s cheese risotto.’

Portugal 

In Portugal, you have the chance to meet our lovely colleagues Monica Carvalho, Lilia Marques and Sofia Santos from FUJIFILM Portugal, S.A. Christmas was approaching, so they followed the theme ‘Bringing people together through food – the Portuguese way.’ 

UK 

Who loves gardening? Sally-Ann Pilcher, Personal Assistant Imaging Solutions UKFUJIFILM UK Ltd., always loved gardening because it keeps her fit both physically and mentally. She noticed a common habit among her colleagues and

Netherlands 

Tessa de Kok, Marketing Lead at instax Netherlands FUJIFILM Imaging Products & Solutions, combines her knowledge of Marketing with her passion for cooking and food. What do both have in common? She reveals this answer in her story

Germany 

Marie-Sophie Klüber is only 20 years old and one of our trainees here at Fujifilm Europe’s Headquarters in Germany. Read more about her story and about the project ‘Gardening4Ju’ which elicited her passion for gardening.  

Poland 

Last but definitely not the least Ana Potasiak who is also the photographer in charge of this W4W edition. She is a Polish-born free-lance food photographer and stylist living in England with her husband, two children and their golden retriever. She shoots for a variety of clients, from bigger companies and marketing agencies to artisanal food producers. 

Perfecting Food Photography with FUJINON Lenses

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By Nicole S. Young

One of the most common questions I receive from new photographers is which lens to use when photographing food. When choosing gear there is never a correct choice; it all boils down to the type and size of the food, your workspace and setup, the style you hope to achieve, along with how you want your final image will look. Each lens will have advantages, and even disadvantages, depending on your setup. Here is a list of a variety of lenses, along with why you might choose each type of lens for food photography.

Macro

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FUJIFILM X-T2 with XF60mmF2.4 R MACRO Lens at 1/7 sec at F4, ISO 200

A macro lens is an obvious choice for photographing food. You can get really close to the food to highlight certain elements, and also easily photograph and fill the frame with small items, like berries or tiny bites of food. Depending on the camera you use, macro lenses come in different ranges of focal lengths.

Keep in mind that a macro lens is not always necessary to photograph food. With full-frame cameras it is sometimes necessary to use a macro-capable lens in order to get close enough and fill the frame. And, in some cases, getting too close to your dish may not be the best way to photograph it. With crop-frame cameras, such as with the FUJIFILM X-T2 used for this photo, a macro lens is not always a requirement. Because of the crop factor there is the perception that the camera is closer to the subject, and so a macro lens is only a real necessity when you want to get really close and fill the frame with small items.

Wide-Angle (12–24mm)

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FUJIFILM X-T2 with XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS Lens at 1/4 sec at F6.4, ISO 200

In most cases a wide lens will be best for overhead setups. The space I use to photograph food in my home is too small for a wide-angle lens to be used without including other elements, such as the window or reflectors. Instead I reserve the wider focal lengths for overhead shots.

Mid-Range (35–75mm)

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FUJIFILM X-T2 with XF35mmF1.4 R Lens at 1/20 sec at F2.8, ISO 200

A mid-range lens, especially one that has a close focusing distance, can be a good option for food in any environment. I like to use this type of lens when I know I will want to photograph my dinner while traveling (for example). It is long enough to compress and blur the background, but narrow enough to not include too wide of an angle of view. I can also still sit quite close to the food; with a longer lens I need to move back a few feet, which can be difficult when sitting at a dinner table.

Medium Telephoto (90–120mm)

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FUJIFILM X-T2 with XF90mmF2 R LM WR Lens at 1/9 sec at F4, ISO 200

The medium telephoto lens, also known as a good range for portraits, is also a great focal length range for food photographs. One of my favorites is the FUJINON XF90mmF2 R LM WR; I can get in close to the subject, and also compress and blur the background quite well.

Telephoto (140mm+)

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FUJIFILM X-T2 with XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens at 1/10 sec at F4, ISO 200

When you have a lot of space to work in and really want to compress and blur your background, then a telephoto lens might be a good option for you.  This type of lens will typically work well with crop-frame cameras, which is great news for Fujifilm users! On full-frame cameras, however, you may find that the focal length will not allow you to get close enough to the subject to get it in focus. However even with this setup (a small item of food) I was unable to get a tight shot of the bruschetta with my FUJIFILM X-T2 because of the limited focusing distance, but with a larger dish this lens might work well.