Hi, my name is Rachel Jane and welcome to my blog!
I am the creative vision behind the concept and photographic art of Two Loves Studio.
Two Loves Studio is a space in which I can share my journey into the world of food photography. A space where I can share my photos, the recipes featured in my work and the obstacles and tips I come across when shooting.
You’re here because you are curious to find out a little bit more about me, Rachel Jane.
Taking photos is a passion of mine. I love the creativity and endless possibility. I am a twenty-something Australian whose passion for photography was awakened by my current partner. I have always had a creative side, but it lay dormant for many years as I focused on the ‘academic’ aspects in my life which I have never found great joy from. So when I picked up a camera and started to shoot food in March 2012, it was no surprise that I wasn’t half bad at it.
I am a self taught photographer, who is lucky to be surrounded by people who share my passion and help me learn along the way.
I shoot Nikon, primarily Nikon D600 and I occasionally a Nikon D300. I use my Nikkor 60mm 2.8 Micro for most of my work, and a 24-70mm 2.8.
When I was growing up, I used to tell people that my dream job would be a jewellery designer. Nowadays, it’s a food and lifestyle photographer. My ultimate goal is to shoot food for high end media and cook books! But the first step starts here!
I knew about food photography, but I didn’t really ‘know’ about it until I was blessed to find Helene Dujardin’s Plate to Pixel book when I was on holidays. I am totally captivated by her work and she ignited my love affair.
I adore all sorts of food. There are only two things that I am opposed to eating and that is fish and cauliflower! I love to cook, eat and enjoy a glass of champagne every now and again. I am a bit of an ‘over-eater’, but luckily it doesn’t hurt my figure – check in with me when I am forty and I am sure it will be a different story.
My favourite food is Asian cuisine, I adore soups at any time of the year and I’ll eat chocolate at any hour of the day. When I was a child the first question I would ask my mum was ‘what’s for dinner’. My moods are dictated by food and the first tip my mother gave to my partner was ‘she gets cranky when she is hungry’.
I love to travel, be active, play netball and yoga. I don’t watch much tv, but I do spend too much time on my computer! When I have time on my hands you will find me in a bookshop flipping and drooling over the pages in cookbooks, taking mental notes and just savouring the eye candy. My favourite colour is green, I hate brushing my teeth and I have a small amount of synesthesia.
I am a bit of a perfectionist and I have high expectation for myself and my work. I am my biggest critic.
I like to plan my shoots and sleep on my ideas. I shoot by two rules I learned from photographer Steve Simon; ‘It’s all been done before, do it better” and “keep shooting until you have exhausted all possibilities and angles”.
Why Two Loves Studio? I spent many days thinking of a name. I said to myself what is food and photography to me – my two loves, and it just felt right!
* All photographs and content on this blog are the property of Rachel Jane and are not to be used without prior permission. If you wish to use anything on this blog, pleasecontact me.
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My wife is always making fun of me and rolling her eyes for snapping meal pics and posting them online. There is just something about looking down and seeing the creativity that came out of a kitchen being placed before you that just makes you want to share it with your friends. Now, until about 2 minutes ago I never knew about “Foodgawker”. You’ve opened a new window into the internet for me, thanks for that! I look forward to following your blog!
There definitely is something about it isn’t there. The food photographers that inspire me can really create something amazing. Their images make you feel like part of a family get together and comfort you in ways you would never imagine. I love the movement and feelings they can evoke just from a simple bowl of soup! Foodgawker is new to me as well (hence not gallery yet!) – and this project (and blog) is opening new doors for me as well. I’m glad you can join me! Thanks
Thanks for stopping by The Legion of Door Whores and leaving a like for one of my images, it is appreciated If you have time, please drop by my photo blogs http://reflectionsofchina.wordpress.com and http://moreimagesfromme.wordpress.com, I do hope you enjoy what you see there!..You have a really nice site here, certainly worthy of a follow. Regards Mark
That is how I started and then fell in love with it. You will always find me in bookstores and at magazine racks trawlling through the recipes and photos just drooling! Thank you for those kind words. Makes it all worth while. I have been working hard at it lately and have some great images to share soon – can’t wait!
My wife is always making fun of me and rolling her eyes for snapping meal pics and posting them online. There is just something about looking down and seeing the creativity that came out of a kitchen being placed before you that just makes you want to share it with your friends. Now, until about 2 minutes ago I never knew about “Foodgawker”. You’ve opened a new window into the internet for me, thanks for that! I look forward to following your blog!
There definitely is something about it isn’t there. The food photographers that inspire me can really create something amazing. Their images make you feel like part of a family get together and comfort you in ways you would never imagine. I love the movement and feelings they can evoke just from a simple bowl of soup! Foodgawker is new to me as well (hence not gallery yet!) – and this project (and blog) is opening new doors for me as well. I’m glad you can join me! Thanks
This is a brilliant idea for a blog. From looking through your posts, you undoubtedly have a talent. Looking forward to seeing more
Thank you – that’s so great to hear! It definitely helps when your passionate about something. Glad you can join the journey…
awesome food photography, very unique blog.. enjoyed my visit.. ; )
Thank you so much. I am working hard to build my skills up!
You are quite the photographer also.
your skills look pretty great to me. thanks for the visit.. ; )
Hi, Many thanks for the continual supply of wonderful pictures.
I wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for Versatile Bloggers Award. John
Thanks John, I’m so glad you were nominated. I do love you work and your blog.
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Hi there, I’ve sent you the Kreativ Blogger Award at http://dinnerfornone.wordpress.com/2012/04/16/another-award-lifes-little-coincidences/. I searched your site but couldn’t find out whether you’ve already received it, so I hope you haven’t…
I have not received it! Thank you so much
How good is down under!? Her work is intriguing!
You’re very welcome! And yes, her work is great, but so is yours
love the phrase “just you ask my mother”–brings back my youth
haha yes! It even takes me back to when I was a child!
Love you blog Rachel. Looking forward to following your progress. I new to this myself and I am having lots of fun.
Best Regards
Nils
Thanks so much! Glad to have you along for the ride. Your blog is great also! It is a lot of fun. What do you enjoy the most about food photography?
Hi there,
Thanks for stopping by The Legion of Door Whores and leaving a like for one of my images, it is appreciated
If you have time, please drop by my photo blogs http://reflectionsofchina.wordpress.com and http://moreimagesfromme.wordpress.com, I do hope you enjoy what you see there!..You have a really nice site here, certainly worthy of a follow. Regards Mark
are you doing this professionally now?
As a business you mean? I am starting to!!
Hi Rachel Jane, I just passed on the Very Inspiring Blogger award to you at http://dinnerfornone.wordpress.com/2012/12/08/early-xmas-present-the-very-inspiring-blogger-award/
Thank you so much! I appreciate your support Kiki
You’re welcome, and it’s well deserved – I just love your pictures!
You do a wonderful photos! Have a nice day!
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Thank you – your such a sweetie!
Absolutely love your blog! Your photos of food are amazing!!!
-JulieC
just found your blog and absolutely love it!
everything – the combo of the food photography and of course the food! love love!
Thanks lovely! It is just the best combo – it really floats my boat.
That is how I started and then fell in love with it. You will always find me in bookstores and at magazine racks trawlling through the recipes and photos just drooling! Thank you for those kind words. Makes it all worth while. I have been working hard at it lately and have some great images to share soon – can’t wait!
so inspiring! can’t wait, either!