Shop. Prep. Cook. Taste.

    DALLAS, TX, June 09, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dick Patrick Studios releases new "Shop, Prep, Cook, Taste" Promo Book.

Dick Patrick Studios has teamed up with designer Garrett Owen to create a new promo piece entitled "Shop, Prep, Cook, Taste." The goal of the brochure is to showcase Patrick's holistic approach to shooting food photography by breaking down the food industry into its four component parts and illustrating them with photography.

Each dish in the piece has a unique story all its own, and Patrick uses his skills with the camera to bring every step in the food preparation process to life, creating a tapestry of events that is easy to follow, yet rich in detail.

The project was originally inspired by a series of deconstruction shots created for an actual client. As the project evolved, Patrick and Garrett realized they had an exceptional opportunity to tell a story from start to finish. They began spending their Saturdays at the Dallas Farmers Market, snapping pictures of fresh ingredients arriving, ready to inspire the creation of new dishes. Next came photos of food preparation, organization and concepting of what dishes were to be prepared. Additional photographs shot in Chef John Tesar's new The Cedars Social captured the energy and flavor of a fast-paced, contemporary kitchen. Finally, the story ended with the presentation of the final dish by its creator, highlighting Patrick's portrait and plated dish abilities, but also introducing young, up-and-coming Dallas-area chefs.

"We wanted to introduce people to new talent, as opposed to focusing on established, celebrity chefs in town," Patrick said. "This whole project was such an exciting opportunity to showcase so much of the Dallas dining scene."

The end result is a feast for the eyes, that tells the story of how new dishes are created from start to finish.

Dick Patrick is a third generation photographer who has enjoyed owning and operating his business, Dick Patrick Studios, Inc. for over 25 years.

Over the past two and a half decades he has been producing beautiful imagery for a variety of clients. Helping these clients achieve their marketing communication goals has been his highest priority. From the most appetizing food photographs to sublime still-life images or character revealing portraits, Dick's style has enhanced the marketing efforts of companies worldwide.

Dick has been featured in magazines such as "Studio Photography & Design" and "Photo Insider" while his work has been recognized by the likes of Communication Arts, Print Magazine, How Magazine, The Dallas Society of Visual Communications and The American Advertising Federation. He is represented by Heather Williams, and corporate marketing divisions, ad agencies, design firms and publications can book him by contacting her at 214.638.8394.

Dick Patrick Studios, Inc. is an award winning commercial photography studio based in Dallas, TX; specializing in food and beverage, product, portrait, editorial and advertising photography.

Website: http://dpatrick.com
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