Monday, September 12, 2011

Monday Favorites and Yet Another Giveaway!

First I want to provide a friendly reminder to you all that there's still time to enter my 2 ongoing giveaways for a super-stylish 6-piece porcelain appetizer plate set (ends Sept. 16) and a copy of i <3 macarons by Hisato Ogita (ends Sept. 18). Don't look away now, though, because I'm throwing one more into the mix!

Plate to Pixel
I've tried my best to cover all the essential aspects of food photography and styling for bloggers in my original post on the topic, but we're still only scratching the surface. And if you're like me, you often get tired of staring at your screen and would much rather curl up with a good book. So if a great book about food photography/styling is what you seek, I'd like to offer you my copy of Plate to Pixel: Digital Food Photography & Styling by Helene Dujardin. Please note that this is not a new book, but one that I've used eagerly and hope to pass to someone who'll do the same. This giveaway is open to anyone with a US or Canadian shipping address. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post including a way to contact you should you win. This giveaway closes at midnight on September 25 -- Good luck! THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED!
  • Leave a comment telling me what you look forward to learning from this book.
  • Like 6 Bittersweets on Facebook, then leave a comment telling me you did or already do.
  • Subscribe to this blog, then leave a comment telling me you did or already do.
  • Follow 6 Bittersweets on Twitter, then leave a comment telling me you did or already do and including your Twitter name.
  • Link to this giveaway on Facebook, then leave a comment telling me and including a link to the post.
  • Tweet about this giveaway, tagging me @6bittersweets and linking this giveaway, then leave a comment telling me and including a link to the post.
1 Andrew Purcell-Zucchini Fritters Pancakes Feta Dill Salad Woodware
2 Tuki-Mini Pavlovas Passionfruit Raspberry
3 Ingwervanille-Cowberries Cranberries Ingred Fall
Apples Photograph from Aisha Yusaf
5 Aisha Yusaf-Apples Ingred
6 Cintamani-Pumpkin Seeds Pureed Soup
7 Sam Stowell-Broad Bean Dill Bruschetta
Cantonese Egg Tarts from 黛西下厨房
8 Daisythekitchen-HK Egg Tart
Unfrosted Blackberry Cupcakes from Call Me Cupcake
9 Callmecupcake-Unfrosted Blackberry Cupcakes
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93 comments:

  1. MagdaSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I've been meaning to by this book for such a long time. Helene is such an inspiring photographer!

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  2. HanielaSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I would love lot learn more about how to style certain food shots. I would just love to win this book, it would be a joy to look at all the photographs. I love Helene's work.
    hanielas@yahoo.com

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  3. HanielaSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I like you on FB too.

    hanielas@yahoo.com

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  4. HanielaSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I also follow your blog. Love your posts.

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  5. HanielaSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I just shared on FB.
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hanielas/130417213664312#!/pages/Hanielas/130417213664312

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  6. wendyywy @ Table for 2..... or moreSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I'm still pretty much a noob at photography.
    Would love to learn a lot a lot from the book.
    Since I know nuts about photography, I can't tell what is there that I need to learn. LOL. I only know I need to learn a lot

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  7. Indonesia EatsSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I'd love to see more styles of Helene and learning some different techniques through this book.

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  8. Indonesia EatsSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I liked your FB fan page since a long time ago :)

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  9. Indonesia EatsSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I did follow your twitter too as you know already my twitter name ^_^

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  10. EmmaSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Oh man I go wild over those egg custard tarts. Just seeing them and I froth a bit at the mouth. And growl a bit of a hungry growl for good measure.

    I was going to say what the heck are cowberries, until I looked them up and found that cowberries and lingonberries are one and the same. Insight!

    Love the depth of color in those blackberry cupcakes:)

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  11. Melissa @ thefauxmarthaSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I don't know if I can limit it to just one thing I want to learn....but if I have to, I choose lighting.

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  12. Melissa @ thefauxmarthaSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I follow you on FB

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  13. Melissa @ thefauxmarthaSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    and twitter!

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  14. Melissa @ thefauxmarthaSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    And I shared your link on FB. Such a great giveaway. Keeping my fingers crossed. http://www.facebook.com/thefauxmartha

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  15. Indonesia EatsSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Retweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/6bittersweets/status/113259179925438464

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  16. Indonesia EatsSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I shared the giveaway through Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/IndonesiaEatsonFB/posts/214940735232343

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  17. Julie EvinkSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I have so much to learn about food photograph and would LOVE this book!

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  18. Julie EvinkSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I'm now following your blog!

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  19. JennifferSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    I would like to learn more about proper lighting and about photographing larger food (like wedding cakes). jen [at] cupadeecakes [dot] com

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  20. Jane KoSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Wow, thanks for providing all these giveaways XiaoLu :)

    I've love to learn how about plating and symmetry!

    www.atasteofkoko.com

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  21. Jane KoSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    We met on Twitter! :)

    @atasteofkoko

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  22. Jane KoSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Already a subscriber :)

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  23. Erika Beth, the Messy ChefSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I'd love to learn more about food styling.

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  24. Erika Beth, the Messy ChefSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I subscribe to your blog.

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  25. Sips and SpoonfulsSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Can't take part in the giveaway but love the links yet again!

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  26. PayalSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    I'd love to learn more about lighting and food positioning.

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  27. PayalSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    I follow your blog via RSS feed.

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  28. Flora A.September 12, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    love it!!

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  29. warmvanillasugarSeptember 12, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I follow you on twitter!

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  30. warmvanillasugarSeptember 12, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I like you on facebook

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  31. sarah @ pao e queijoSeptember 12, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Gorgeous photos- I would like/ really need this book! I need to work on lighting and setup mainly, but also need general pointers for my blog!

    sarahepardee(at)gmail(dot)com

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  32. sarah @ pao e queijoSeptember 12, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    I am a fan of 6 Bittersweets on Fb!

    sarahepardee(at)gmail(dot)com

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  33. MikkiSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    I'd look forward to learning more about lighting :)
    coeur.de.verre(at)hotmail.co.uk

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  34. MikkiSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I like 6 Bittersweets on Facebook!
    coeur.de.verre(at)hotmail.co.uk

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  35. MikkiSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I am a subscriber :)
    coeur.de.verre(at)hotmail.co.uk

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  36. Gerry @Foodness GraciousSeptember 12, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Lighting is definetely my issue, I would love to learn also about focusing on one central point and blurring everything else out. Like you already on FB!
    Thanks..

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  37. TwiceCharmedSeptember 12, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I love taking pictures of food. They always come out flat & lacking something. It would be great to learn from this book & improve my photography.

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  38. RebeccaSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    I've heard lots about this book, and am eager to get a hold of a copy!

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  39. AmySeptember 12, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    This book sounds amazing and a must have for someone who's passionate in food photography, like me. I always learn so much and inspired by your photography. Since I've never taken any formal photography classes, I think this book can provide me with many basic photography skills and knowledge that I need to learn to improve myself. I promise I'll put good use to this book and pass it along when I've finished the book. Thank you for a chance to win.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  40. AmySeptember 12, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Already liked you on Facebook.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  41. AmySeptember 12, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Following you on Twitter. @utry_it

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  42. AmySeptember 12, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Already subscribed to your RSS feed.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  43. AmySeptember 12, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Shared about this giveaway on Facebook.

    https://www.facebook.com/uTry.it/posts/245649525478825

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  44. AmySeptember 12, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Just tweeted about this giveaway.

    http://twitter.com/#!/uTry_it/status/113396678022795264

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  45. ginaSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    I would love to have this...thanks for the opportunity :)

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  46. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc.September 12, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    I follow, subscribe, am a fan and tweeted. I typically do with the great posts you always offer. I would love to have a copy of this book. Great giveaway without a doubt

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  47. ginaSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    I liked you on Fb!

    gmk1219 (at)yahoo (dot) com

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  48. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    camera tips!

    blueblanket@hotmail.com

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  49. Jennifer (Delicieux)September 12, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Yet more gorgeous links Xiaolu. Seeing them each week is so inspiring. My favourite this week is the pumpkin soup. The photos are so beautiful.

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  50. lynneSeptember 13, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    I would love to learn what type of gear to buy!

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  51. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc.September 13, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I like you on facebook

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  52. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc.September 13, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I tweeted and follow you, but of course.. :)

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  53. The A TeamSeptember 13, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I bake cakes and cupcakes often. None of my photos look "pretty". I would love to learn how to stage my food so that it looks like a professional photographer did it.

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  54. The A TeamSeptember 13, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I like you on facebook :)

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  55. The A TeamSeptember 13, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I follow this blog - love reading all your posts!

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  56. Nami | Just One CookbookSeptember 13, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I'm glad I made it... What I want to learn - 1) composition as I feel like I'm taking the similar photographs for the past few months already and I need some new idea of how I can make changes, 2) how to put props along with the main food. Again this is also becoming repetitive on my photos.... I think everything that's covered in the book should be new concept for me since I pretty much have nothing. haha. =P

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  57. Nami | Just One CookbookSeptember 13, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Already following your FB fan page.

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  58. Nami | Just One CookbookSeptember 13, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Already follow your twitter. Mine is @justonecookbook

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  59. Nami | Just One CookbookSeptember 13, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    subscribing via email.

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  60. Nami | Just One CookbookSeptember 13, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Last one, tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/justonecookbook/status/113661384725770240

    Hope I can win! ^_^ Thanks for the Monday Favorites as always. Enjoy them very much.

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  61. ShumailaSeptember 13, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I still have a lot to learn about food photography and am hoping this book takes me a few steps closer to improvibg my photographs. Thanks for the giveaway- three in a row- aren't you on a roll!!

    My email- thenovicehousewifeblog@gmail.com

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  62. ShumailaSeptember 13, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I like you on Facebook!

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  63. AliSeptember 13, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I have been wanting this book for a while and I would love to have a copy!

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  64. AliSeptember 13, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I also became a fan on Facebook!

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  65. AliSeptember 13, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I am now a twitter follower!

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  66. RichaSeptember 13, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    i think i need to get a handle of composition and lighting.
    Richa@ richahingle at gmail

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  67. RichaSeptember 13, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    i follow you in facebook as my blog Hobby And more

    Richa @ richahingle at gmail.
    Hobby And More Food Blog

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  68. Elies_LieSeptember 13, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    I'm enjoying reading & LOOK at the picture!
    Ohh awesome picture u post there Jane!
    How I wish I can enter to joing the give away - want the book!! Haha ha
    Tq for sharing! ;)

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  69. Nelly RodriguezSeptember 13, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    I'd love to learn a few basics, and styling tips!

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  70. Nelly RodriguezSeptember 13, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    I've already liked you on FB

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  71. Nelly RodriguezSeptember 13, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    I follow on Twitter (nella22)

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  72. valmoSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I would like to learn more about lighting.

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  73. valmoSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Also, I already subscribe to your blog. Thanks for all the great ideas!

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  74. SueSeptember 14, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    I have wanted this book for awhile now. I want to learn so much~lighting, which lens to use, you name it!

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  75. SueSeptember 14, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    I subscibe to your blo through email:)

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  76. SueSeptember 14, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    I "like" you on (and off:)) facebook!

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  77. AnnieSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    I'd like to learn about rich color without accidental over-exposure.

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  78. Rittie KittySeptember 15, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    I would love to learn more about anything to using my camera on a "manual" setting...i'm a newbie!

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  79. Rittie KittySeptember 15, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    I subscribe to your blog via email!

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  80. Rittie KittySeptember 15, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    i liked you on FB!

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  81. AmbikaSeptember 15, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    I would love to win this book! I'm an amateur in food styling and would love to learn how to create textures and perfect compositions in my pictures.

    ambika.viswanathan@gmail.com

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  82. AmbikaSeptember 15, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    I like you on FB!

    ambika.viswanathan@gmail.com

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  83. AmbikaSeptember 15, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    I'm a subscriber!

    ambika.viswanathan@gmail.com

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  84. AmbikaSeptember 15, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    I follow you on twitter!

    ambika.viswanathan@gmail.com

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  85. AmbikaSeptember 15, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001194842240

    shared the link on FB!!!

    ambika.viswanathan@gmail.com

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  86. AmbikaSeptember 15, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Last one! Tweeted the link!!!

    http://twitter.com/#!/ambikaskitchen

    ambika.viswanathan@gmail.com

    Gosh! I did everything on the list :D

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  87. SoniaSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    hi there,
    i wud like to get this book and learn and unlearn the tricks of the trade. thanks !

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  88. JaySeptember 15, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    wow...love to get this...tweeted the link..
    have a great day..

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  89. JaySeptember 15, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    love ur space..
    happy following u..:)
    do stop by mine sometime..
    Tasty Appetite

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  90. SillySallySeptember 19, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I would love to learn how to take beautiful pictures of my food! Freckleduck@yahoo.com

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  91. SomaSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    all these are for keeps!Xiaolu, the cupcakes, Cintamani's Soup and the Pavlova makes me want to grab some now. I want Helene's book so bad, and it is not in my luck to ever win anything. I need to order one soon. i suppose it is going to be my Bible of food photography.

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  92. SomaSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Tweeted.. but have no idea how to give a status :(

    (To win Plate to Pixel - A Giveaway! and FABULOUS one too! http://www.6bittersweets.com/2011/09/monday-favorites-and-yet-another.html @6bittersweets)

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  93. ChristineSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    I follow you on twitter (@wonkyeye_photos) and I love your blog... I'm mainly a people photographer but I LOVE food so would really like to get my hands on a book like this! :)

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I love hearing from you all! Please leave me a message if you have questions, advice, or just to let me know you stopped by. Your feedback is always very much appreciated. Thanks! <3 Xiaolu

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