Comments on: Tastespotting

By: Charese

Charese — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:52:09 +0000

If you;re into this kind of thing, check out foodgawker.com

By: Johnny Cat

Johnny Cat — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:55:37 +0000

Nothing special about the photography. Sometimes a macro lens was obviously used, but that’s child’s play. I think it’s the presentation of some of the dishes, along with the fact that it has a very cookbook-ey look to it.

Aaaand, now I’m hungry.

By: lunettes

lunettes — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:52:34 +0000

As one of the photogs that is (sometimes) accepted on Tastespotting (you can put my name in the search bar), they are not done professionally. There is, however, a standard to the photographs that will be accepted. It’s a labor of love for many of the non-professional photographers who are accepted. Some of the photos are professional, but the majority are done by people who just love to cook.

By: Evilbeagle

Evilbeagle — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:45:47 +0000

I agree, Kalel. It doesn’t look at all like a user submitted photo, but rather something out of a cookbook. That said, it is a great idea with a lot of great recipes.

By: Kalel

Kalel — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:48:14 +0000

Something odd about this; All the photos are not only professionally done, but they use so many of the same techniques that I suspect the same photographer. Even deep into the website, same photos. I’d expect much wider variety with community submissions.

HOWEVER, it’s a wonderful idea nicely done, so that this website earned a rare honor — a place in my Favorite tab.