Nashville Photographer Specializing in Commercial Food and Product Photography
Nick Bumgardner is a food, beverage, and product photographer based out of Nashville, TN.
So this is part one of my lens review on the Nikon 60mm AF Micro Nikkor f2.8D lens. I have an updated review coming soon that talks about why this lens is so good for people getting into food photography. For now check out the video below to find out my opinions on this awesome lens. This is the best lens for food photography if you can only have one lens. Period end of story. This lens is that good if you can just have one.
Read MoreFor the May 2018 issue of Murfreesboro Magazine I was asked to photograph the cover story on Hometown favorites. I was able to shoot the cover for the issue at Goodness Gracious at the Mill. I was also able to photograph one of my all time favorite restaurants Demo's as well as a new favorite Karin's Custard Cup! Keep reading for some great food photography tips and to see some amazing food photography!
Read MoreFor the March Issue of Nashville Lifestyles I was asked to photograph the Amari Makes Dinner Better Article. The magazine wanted to get shots of Amari specials at Nicky's Coal Fired Kitchen and Pastaria. Both restaurants have amazing amaro collections. I photographed 4 cocktails in total and photographed the amaro bars at both restaurants. Keep reading if you are looking for some beverage photography inspiration and some amazing beverage photography. So lets talk about the shoot!
Read MoreFor the May issue of Nashville Lifestyles Magazine I was asked to photograph mocktails at some of Nashville's hottest bars. The magazine featured mocktails from Union Common, Husk, and Henley. The assignment was to capture vertical and horizontal images from each of the three restaurants. When photographing editorial content at bars I like to try and feature some of the unique attributes of the locations.
Read MoreFirst picking up a DSLR for food photography is quite daunting. After picking a DSLR the next major decision is picking a lens? The lens is the single most important part of your camera system. Lenses are forever, and bodies are temporary purchases. Investing in a good lens system, to start with will make your photographic journey easier. When it comes to food photography there are three main lenses that commercial food photographers use. They are a 50mm lens, a 85mm or 90mm tilt and shift and a 100mm or 105mm macro lens. My recommendation is that every food photographer needs at least a 50mm lens and a 100mm macro lens.
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