25 days of giveaways: “plate to pixel: digital food photography & styling”

For Day 6 of “25 Days of Giveaways”, I am so excited to be giving away a copy of Helene Dejardin’s phenomenal book — “Plate To Pixel: Digital Food Photography & Styling.”

Most of you know Helene from her blog, Tartlette, which overflows with creative dishes and breathtaking photography. But all food bloggers also know and thank her for this amazing book she released last year, with endless tips and techniques on how to make the food you photograph actually look appetizing and beautiful! (No small feat, I quickly learned when trying to photograph for this site!)

I had the chance to finally meet Helene when she was in Kansas City a few months ago, giving two workshops on (yep!) food photography and styling….and she was such a joy!!! Oh my goodness. She could not have been more encouraging, helpful, and hilarious! And of course, we all could have listened to her French accent for days. :) It ended up being such a fun day, celebrating this crazy little niche we all love called food photography. So grateful to spend a day together!

So for any of you who are food blogging, or for anyone who would just love some fantastic tips on photographing your food (come on – you know we all do it!), check out Helene’s book, website, and blog. And enter this great giveaway!!!

***This giveaway is now closed. The winner’s information is posted below. Thanks so much for your participation!***

Helene -- showing us how it's done!

“Plate To Pixel” Book Giveaway Rules

Giveaway Prize: One copy of “Plate To Pixel: Digital Food Photography & Styling” by Helene Dujardin, shipped free to the winner.

Entry requirements: Leave a comment on this page about why you would love this book on food photography and styling.

  • You may NOT enter using multiple email addresses. Automatic disqualification.
  • Additional entries must leave a separate comment.
  • Contest ends December 12, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time.
  • Contest open to US residents only.
  • Winner will be chosen via random.org and will have 48 hours to respond before being disqualified and a new winner chosen.

Opportunities for extra entries:

  1. Follow GimmeSomeOven and Helene Dujardin (Tartlette) on Twitter and retweet the following message:
    • I want to win a copy of “Plate To Pixel” by @sweettartlette from @gimmesomeoven. http://su.pr/1vz7xT #giveaway #25daysoffoodiegiveaways
  2. “Like” GimmeSomeOven on Facebook.
  3. “Like” Helene Dujardin Photography on Facebook.
  4. Post the link for the “Plate To Pixel” Giveaway on your Facebook wall. (Winner will need to verify.)

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The Fine Print: No purchase necessary to enter. Winner will be selected at random by Gimme Some Oven using Random.org. Entries that do not follow the entry requirements will not be considered. Giveaways will be mailed to the winners’ address. Product was supplied by Helene Dujardin and John Wiley & Sons, Inc. I received no compensation to review this product, and all opinions are my own. Book pictures via Helene Dejardin and John Wiley & Sons, Inc..

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***This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to our winner, Jen! Thanks so much for your participation, everyone!***


Our little food photography workshop!

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About Ali

Ali Ebright is a freelance recipe developer and food writer/photographer, and blogs at Gimme Some Oven and Gimme Some Life. She also loves all things music, traveling near and far, actually making things from Pinterest, cozying up with a good book and her sweet pup, Henry, and spending time with a wonderful group of friends. Come say hello and follow Ali on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ & Instagram.


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122 thoughts on “25 days of giveaways: “plate to pixel: digital food photography & styling””

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    RoChele A December 12, 2011 at 7:48 pm

    “Liked” Helene Dujardin Photography on FB!

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    RoChele A December 12, 2011 at 7:47 pm

    Already “like” Gimme Some Oven on FB.

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    RoChele A December 12, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    I host dinner parties at least once a month and I am obsessed with what my boyfriend calls “making food pretty” so any advice from an expert is welcomed!

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    Carmen December 12, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    I have a food blog but my pictures are something to be desired. I would really like to improve and this book would help

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    Emily December 12, 2011 at 2:16 pm

    I am pretty new to blogging, and photography is not my strongest area. This book would really help me learn more about food photography.

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    Shumaila December 12, 2011 at 10:56 am

    I love Helen’s blog and photography so would love to own this book. Its been on my Amazon wishlist for a long time now!

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    Vardhini December 11, 2011 at 6:39 pm

    Have been hearing good reviews about this book and this would help me to learn more about composition and styling for my food pictures.

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    becca December 11, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    Wow, I’ve seen this book so many times and I would absolutely love to own it. I would so love to improve my photography skills and learn different techniques about lighting because I have major issues with lighting, haha

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    Shae December 11, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    This book is supposed to be such an amazing resource for anyone interested in food photography and I would love to learn more about the subject. The Tartelette blog is so beautiful and the food looks so delicious. It would be great to learn some tips from the author herself.

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    Oscar Campos December 11, 2011 at 11:56 am

    I would like to explore this area of photography, that is new for me.

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    Judy December 11, 2011 at 12:10 am

    Tartelette’s blog is just full of lovely food pictures as well as delicious recipes. I can imagine that her book would be full of more awesomeness! Would love to flip those pages.

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    Hannah December 10, 2011 at 11:11 pm

    I like GimmeSomeOven on Facebook.

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    Hannah December 10, 2011 at 11:10 pm

    I am just starting to learn about food photography. This sounds like it would be a wonderful resource!

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    Sarah December 9, 2011 at 8:43 pm

    I would love to have this book to guide my own food styling!

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    Georgina Lawrence December 9, 2011 at 6:03 pm

    I was given a camera for my birthday this year and since then I’ve been searching the best ways of making food look good and most of all interesting in photos. I find that it is not always easy and there are lots of tricks that I need to learn. Seeing how professional photographers do it just amazes me and I hope to be able to do the same one day.

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    Justyna December 9, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    I am only just getting into photography and I would love to win “Plate to Pixel” to make this process a lot easier!

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    Blair December 9, 2011 at 10:51 am

    Just shared on facebook!

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    Blair December 9, 2011 at 10:46 am

    I LOVE to photograph food! This book would be amazing inspiration! Love it love it!

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    Blair December 9, 2011 at 10:45 am

    I liked Helene Dujardin Photography on facebook!

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    natalie (the sweets life) December 9, 2011 at 9:39 am

    I still have such a long way to go in improving my food photography–this would help!

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    Holly December 9, 2011 at 1:17 am

    I’ve heard so many rave reviews about this book. As a fan of photography and food, I would find it very interesting and inspiring.

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    Kristina Oberg December 8, 2011 at 10:35 pm

    Oh how I would love to read this book! I try so hard with my food photography pictures, when I get a good one…I know it’s just luck! I’d love to have some tried and true methods for doing it right!

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    Mia December 8, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    I just got a new camera and would love some tips on how to use it best for food photography!

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    The Food Hunter December 8, 2011 at 1:45 pm

    This is on my Christmas list…how cool it would be to win a copy. Thanks

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    Jennifer Elitzin December 8, 2011 at 7:39 am

    GimmeSomeOven FB follower

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    Jennifer Elitzin December 8, 2011 at 7:39 am

    I would just love to learn more about photography in general! Looks like a great book!

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    Caitlin S December 7, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    i like gimmesomeoven on facebook

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    Caitlin S December 7, 2011 at 11:17 pm

    i would love to win this book because i just started culinary school and would love to know some tricks/tips/inspiration for planting presentations and photographs for a portfolio!

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    Lisa Jean December 7, 2011 at 10:19 pm

    I have tried to take pictures like I see on blogs :( Not even close! I would love to have this book to learn some secrets.

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    Alexia December 7, 2011 at 10:18 pm

    I want to take better food photos!!!

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    Kathleen December 7, 2011 at 9:12 pm

    I would like to improve my photography.

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    estella December 7, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    I take pictures of all of my food creations! I would love to have this book to take even more beautiful photos.

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    Camille December 7, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    I have liked Gimme Some Oven on facebook!

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    Camille December 7, 2011 at 4:59 pm

    I post recipes occasionally on my blog and my pictures are terrible! I would love to learn about how to photograph food better!

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    Courtney K December 7, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    I’d love to learn more about food styling. It seems like such an interesting field!

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    Alyssa December 7, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    I would love this book because I love to cook and am starting to take photography classes…..I would love to combine the two things!

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    ally December 7, 2011 at 12:44 pm

    I would LOVE this gem. We’re exploring new website formats with good photo capabilities, so this would help me get a professional start on it!

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    Meaghan December 7, 2011 at 10:59 am

    I have been wanting to start a food blog and just started taking pictures of food to get used to it and see how i’m doing. Needless to say this book would be a great help!

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    Brittany December 7, 2011 at 9:12 am

    As a new food photographer I would love to have this as both a learning and inspirational tool!

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    Melissa December 7, 2011 at 7:19 am

    I posted on Facebook about your giveaway and tagged you (Trixie B).

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    Melissa December 7, 2011 at 7:18 am

    I liked Helene’s photography page on Facebook (Trixie B).

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    Melissa December 7, 2011 at 7:17 am

    I like you on Facebook (Trixie B).

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    Melissa December 7, 2011 at 7:16 am

    I follow you and Helene duJardin on Twitter and retweeted your message: https://twitter.com/#!/trixbel/status/144404425694384128

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    Melissa December 7, 2011 at 7:15 am

    The biggest reason I’d like to read this is that I’m sort of awful at getting food to look nice in pictures. So I could use the help!

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    Sarah @ a dash and a pinch December 7, 2011 at 7:10 am

    I finally have a nice camera and a small lighting set up, and I would love to learn more about how to take nice pictures of food for my cooking blog!

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    Shari Brooks December 7, 2011 at 6:53 am

    i just started my blog 6-months ago. It’s a food memoir honoring my late mother. The kicker is that I NEVER COOKED so the blog is as much a memoir honoring her food legacy as it is a journey through my kitchen! It’s been incredible. I’ve been snapping up photo of the food. Started from my iphone and have moved to my point and shoot Cannon Elf. I could use all the guidance this book offers. I’d sleep with it under my pillow…

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    Ari Laing (Tasty Retreat) December 7, 2011 at 6:46 am

    I would LOVE a copy of this book! My food photography skills are seriously lacking and in need desperate need of improvement!

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    Angie December 6, 2011 at 11:42 pm

    I like Gimme on FB

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    Angie December 6, 2011 at 11:42 pm

    I would love to get my hands on the info she has in that book!

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    miriam December 6, 2011 at 11:40 pm

    this looks like a great book, even if not for learning technique but as a great showcase of great photography

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    Catherine O December 6, 2011 at 11:14 pm

    I am a fan of givemesomeoven on FB

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    Catherine O December 6, 2011 at 11:14 pm

    I’d really like this book because I’ve been toying with the idea of starting a food blog, but feel like I don’t know where to start. I bet this would definitely help!

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    Merriam December 6, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    I love food and photography! And books! :)

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    Jen December 6, 2011 at 11:10 pm

    I like Helene Dujardin Photography on facebook

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    Jen December 6, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    I like you on facebook

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    Jen December 6, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    I love taking pictures of the yummy food I make, but they never capture how great the food is. I could use some tips!

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    Marilyn Riley December 6, 2011 at 11:00 pm

    Love the idea of food photo book

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    Bree Courtney December 6, 2011 at 10:54 pm

    I enjoy cooking & when I share a picture of something I made that tasted delicious, I want people to say, “That looks delicious!” too!

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    Erin December 6, 2011 at 10:45 pm

    This looks like just the book I need! I can’t get my photos to look above amateur more than 5% of the time.

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    Kathy December 6, 2011 at 10:19 pm

    I want to start a blog :)

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    Veronica @ Café con Leche December 6, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    I started a food blog this summer but it’s amateur! haha I think this book would totally help!

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    JD Peters December 6, 2011 at 8:48 pm

    I have my own SB cookbook and would like ideas for photographing my food

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    Andrea December 6, 2011 at 8:07 pm

    I’d love a copy to give to my husband, an aspiring sometimes food blogger. Great photos make a food blog so much more fun to read.

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    natalie December 6, 2011 at 7:39 pm

    I recently received a 35mm and 50mm lens for my 30th birthday and would love some tips on taking photographs of food.

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    Melisa December 6, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    I like you on Facebook.

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    Melisa December 6, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    I’d love to win this to learn more about photography.

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    Beth @ Hungry Happenings December 6, 2011 at 6:01 pm

    I follow Gimme Some Oven on Facebook

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    Beth @ Hungry Happenings December 6, 2011 at 6:01 pm

    Would love to win a copy of this book. I have a food blog and am always looking for inspiration and tips on taking better pictures.

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    Geri Smith December 6, 2011 at 5:58 pm

    Liked Gimme Some Oven on FB

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    Geri Smith December 6, 2011 at 5:57 pm

    I’d love to win and use the tips to put together some family cookbooks with recipes from multiple generations

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    Sally B. December 6, 2011 at 5:48 pm

    I would love to receive Helene Dejardin’s “Plate To Pixel: Digital Food Photography & Styling”, especially to give it to my niece who started food photography after getting a brand new cool camera from her family for Christmas last year.

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    Cristov Russell December 6, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    I’ve been wanting to find something on this very subject matter so I can better document my creations. :-)

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    Ronda December 6, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    I would love this, any tips on photography I will take!

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    hope December 6, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    my food blog needs picture help big time!

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    Rory W December 6, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    I would love this book because I’m just getting started in food photography and I could really use the help. Thanks for the chance to win!

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    Rachel H December 6, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    I’d love to give this book to my husband…he started a website for his catering business and could use some tips for food photography.

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    kristin December 6, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    I like gimme some oven on FB.

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    kristin December 6, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    I would love this book because I am terrible at taking pictures! i would love to share all the yummy meals and treats i make, but my pictures make them look ‘not-yummy’.

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    Kira December 6, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    This is an awesome giveaway! I have been so wanted to get into food photography but am not really sure where to begin!

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    Kimiko December 6, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    I like Helene Dujardin Photography on Facebook

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    Kimiko December 6, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    I like Gimme Some Oven on Facebook

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    Kimiko December 6, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    I would love to win this because I just started my first food blog back in September. I absolutely love it, but I think the one area I’m lacking in is my food photography. I really would love to learn more about lighting, balance, and arrangement of the food for the best photos.

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    Meghan C. December 6, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    I also like you on Facebook!

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    Meghan C. December 6, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    I would love to have this book because I just got a new Nikon and am always looking for tips and tricks on how to use my camera to take the best pictures possible. Food also happens to be one of my favorite things to photograph!

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    Brenna December 6, 2011 at 12:22 pm

    I’d love to take my photos up to the next level, but need to know how!

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    Julie Purin December 6, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    I follow you on Facebook.

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    Julie Purin December 6, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    I have tried to take photos of my food for my blog…and they look so unappealing. Would love to know a few tips to make my food looke as good as it tastes.

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    Meredith December 6, 2011 at 11:36 am

    I’d love to have this book! Perhaps it would inspire me to photograph my food more often.

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    karen December 6, 2011 at 10:50 am

    This is my FAVORITE thing to do! i am constantly in the kitchen cooking AND photography my process as well. I would definitely make good use out of this book and learning how to correctly set up a shoot!

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    Tara December 6, 2011 at 10:15 am

    I have loved photography and food since I was a young wippersnapper. I would love to combine both and have some professional tips!

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    Emily December 6, 2011 at 10:02 am

    I got a new camera a few months ago and have been loving learning how to take better photos! I don’t have any children, so food is my go-to picture taking subject! I would love this book to help me out!!

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    Erin December 6, 2011 at 9:55 am

    I like GSO on Facebook

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    Erin December 6, 2011 at 9:55 am

    I would love to get this book because I really don’t know what I’m doing when I take pictures of my food!

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    alisa December 6, 2011 at 9:33 am

    I stink at photographing my food and would love to learn how to make it better.

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    Lindsay December 6, 2011 at 9:25 am

    I love food photography and would love this book!

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    Bobbie {thevegancrew} December 6, 2011 at 9:18 am

    This book has been on my wish-list for some time now. I would love to own it so that I can learn to take better pictures… Thanks!

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    jules p December 6, 2011 at 8:11 am

    I like Helene Dujardin Photography on facebook

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    jules p December 6, 2011 at 8:10 am

    i like givemesomeoven on facebook

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    jules p December 6, 2011 at 8:10 am

    I have always been interested in food in photographs. And now, my daughter is taking a photography class..and it is so neat. I like seeing how they “set” the food to make it look like it does.

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    ladywild December 6, 2011 at 7:34 am

    Would love this book. Its on my Christmas wish list already.

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    Ashlee December 6, 2011 at 7:31 am

    I “like” Helene Dujardin Photography on Facebook as well!

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    Ashlee December 6, 2011 at 7:31 am

    I “like” Brown Eyed Baker on Facebook!

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    Ashlee December 6, 2011 at 7:30 am

    I would love this book because I am actually thinking about starting a little food blog myself. This would be awesome to help me start.

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    Lindsey E. December 6, 2011 at 7:26 am

    I could always use some photography tips, especially in the food department!

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    Blog is the New Black December 6, 2011 at 6:51 am

    And I like you on FB already! :)

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    Blog is the New Black December 6, 2011 at 6:49 am

    Ooooh, I’ve wanted this for awhile but I’m too cheap to buy it!

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    Alyssa Leone December 6, 2011 at 6:31 am

    I love taking pictures of unique foods, but the pictures always turn out funny. This book could help me!

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    Melissa December 6, 2011 at 5:20 am

    I really need to learn how to properly take and edit pictures of my food, because most of the time, I hate the pictures that I post!

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    Judy Hudgins December 6, 2011 at 5:15 am

    This is a great way to start my day heading out to work…..a quick stop by here. I love taking pics of food and this would make me fix ‘pretty’ food.

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    Heather December 6, 2011 at 4:03 am

    I posted the link for the “Plate To Pixel” Giveaway on my Facebook wall.

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    Heather December 6, 2011 at 4:02 am

    I “Liked” Helene Dujardin Photography on Facebook.

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    Heather December 6, 2011 at 4:02 am

    I have already “Liked” GimmeSomeOven on Facebook.

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    Heather December 6, 2011 at 4:01 am

    I already follow GimmeSomeOven and started following Helene Dujardin (Tartlette) on Twitter. I also retweeted the message about the giveaway!

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    Heather December 6, 2011 at 4:00 am

    I think food is beautiful so I would love to see how she styles and photographs it!

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    Diana December 6, 2011 at 2:56 am

    Plate to Pixel is so nice! The photography helps showcase the food better, and it definitely whets my appetite!

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    Rachel Budke December 6, 2011 at 1:05 am

    I like Gimme Some Oven on Facebook.

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    Rachel Budke December 6, 2011 at 1:03 am

    How fun! This would be awesome to have because I (eventually) want to start a baking blog! Unfortunately, it’s harder to do during school than I expected :(

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    Katrina December 6, 2011 at 12:06 am

    I’ve been getting into photography lately and enjoy taking photos of my culinary experiments!

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