How Souvlaki for the Soul Learned and Improved Food Photography: Interview with Peter Georgakopoulos
A very popular food blog, Souvlaki for the Soul hosts some very creative and inspiring food photography. In this interview we talk with Peter Georgakopoulos and learn about his food photography technique and style.
Let’s Welcome Peter Georgakopoulos
Peter Georgakopoulos is a food blogger, food photographer and an avid traveler. Peter’s blog Souvlaki for the Soul has gained a lot of popularity and many admirers in a very short time. His photography is very fresh and as you will see, Peter likes to play with space and color. Read more about Peter Georgakopoulos. You can follow him on twitter @souvlakiman
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Peter shares with us
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How Peter started his blog and food photography
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How Peter learned food photography and how you can do the same
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How Peter improved food styling although there weren’t many food styling resources available
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How to tell a story with food photos
Food Photography Process
Peter explains his food photography process. He shares what things inspires him and how he goes about transferring his inspiration to his camera. Listen the interview to understand how Peter plans his photo shoots.
Photos That We Discussed in this Interview
In the interview Peter explained how he took his photos and what was the thought process when he took the photos listed below.
Cinnamon Ice Cream
Colors of Food 
Lamington Cake
P L T Prawn Lettuce Tomato
Yogurt Berry Pops
Walnut SkordaliaResources that Peter Like
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Lara Ferroni’s site Still Life With (Listen to Lara’s food photography interview)
Photographers that Peter Admires
Thank You Peter
Thank you Peter for your time and for coming to this food photography blog.
You can visit Peter’s blog at Souvlaki for the Soul and follow his on twitter @souvlakiman
Your Thoughts?
Listeners and Readers, share your thoughts about this interview and how can we improve upcoming interviews.
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All images are copyright property of Peter Georgakopoulos
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is it just me but the audio is not complete?
I love the height in Peter’s photos. Perhaps one day he’ll explain how to do it…Peter??
Neel, just wanted to say thank you for this wonderful opportunity! Cheers!
Was nice to hear Peter talk about his approach to photography. Thanks Neel.
Personally, what I really like is his minimalistic approach to food photography. His monochromatic series are unusual and lovely. The B/W pomegranates are my fave since I love B/W photgraphy and am exploring it with food now.
Another very interesting interview, Peter and I share a love of the old 105mm f2.5, mine is nearly 40 years old and it blows away modern £2000 zooms! Don’t be afraid of manual focus, it’s no problem for food (or anything, really). Thanks for your time chaps.
Peter! I just saw this interview, mucho props