Rookie on the Blog…
I know. This is a rookie thing to do. But, I just have to share, because there is only one first time that your photos get published in a magazine. And that time, for me, is now. Seattle Magazine’s Best Restaurant issue is out, and while no, that’s not one of mine on the cover, I do have photos all over inside! Well, all over at least 7 pages anyway.
My first shoot for Seattle Magazine was at Tom Douglas’s Serious Pie restaurant, and I so remember the drive home after shooting their wonderful pizzas for an hour or so. All I could thing was “this has got to be the best job in the whole world.” To celebrate, we went there for dinner last night… and yes, the pizza is worth the hour and a half wait (of course, waiting across the street at Lola with their tasty mojitos wasn’t exactly roughing it.)
Also, as an added bonus and a surprise to me, Cook & Eat (along with a bunch of other fantastic Seattle food blogs) got quite a nice mention!
Technorati Tags: About Me, food magazine, Photography, Seattle
March 25th, 2007 at 5:32 pm
Congratulations and don’t apologize. There is nothing wrong with being proud of recognition, and anyone who doesn’t have those moments can’t really be getting much joy from their work! My blog is only 4 months old and when I saw my blog listed as one of Tanya Wenman Steele’s(Epicurious) “Food Blogs I like” I had to send all my friends the link. I, like most bloggers, blog for myself first but it is great to have someone appreciate what you do!
March 25th, 2007 at 7:01 pm
Congratulations Lara! Are you on cloud 9?
March 25th, 2007 at 8:09 pm
I agree, don’t apologize for your achievements! Congrats.
March 25th, 2007 at 8:46 pm
Thanks Deborah - and congrats to you too! That’s very cool!
Yvonne - You cannot beleive how much!
Peabody - Thanks! I’m so excited!
March 25th, 2007 at 10:31 pm
well done you! I expect to see that ’spoon’ make further guest appearances!
March 25th, 2007 at 10:35 pm
congratulation!
this is one of the best food blog to me, too
-jay from seoul, Korea
March 25th, 2007 at 11:43 pm
Hello !
I am following you up far far away, from Turkey !
I just want to congratulate you…
March 26th, 2007 at 2:42 am
This is good news! Congratulations! The Japanesque pastries photo looks gorgeous!
March 26th, 2007 at 4:39 am
Congratulations! You deserve it…your pictures are fantastic
March 26th, 2007 at 4:52 am
Before I noticed your photo credit, I had already chosen the green tea pastries as my favorite photo of the issue. (Later I went back to see which photos were yours.) I’m looking forward to seeing more of your work published.
March 26th, 2007 at 4:54 am
Congratulations Lara! How exciting! I won’t be surprised when we start seeing more and more of your photos in print.
March 26th, 2007 at 8:00 am
L - many many congrats! All very lovely photos. This is just the beginning!
Nika
March 26th, 2007 at 11:49 am
congratulations lara! you know you well deserve it! and keep it up!
March 26th, 2007 at 1:51 pm
Congrats!
Isn’t it fun seeing your name in lights? 
March 26th, 2007 at 5:14 pm
Congratulations!! That is fantastic! Thanks for sharing!!
March 26th, 2007 at 5:56 pm
Congratulations Lara!
I’ve long thought your photos were publication-worthy. It does sound like you got one of the best jobs in the world!
March 26th, 2007 at 6:15 pm
I can’t say CONGRATS enough.
And this is ONLY the beginning. ONLY!
March 27th, 2007 at 4:49 am
This is super cool Lara. I am very happy for you. A totally well-deserved result and yes, only the beginning!
March 27th, 2007 at 12:49 pm
Congratulations! You deserve to celebrate and share with us. Your photographs only grow more glorious every month. Brava!
And by the way, I didn’t even know I was mentioned until I peered at the screen to read your post. Thanks.
March 27th, 2007 at 12:56 pm
you definitely deserve a spot on that list!
March 27th, 2007 at 6:05 pm
Congratulations! Be proud! Say it loud, you deserve every bit!
March 27th, 2007 at 7:36 pm
Congratulations! Just got my issue of Seattle magazine; had no idea about your blog until I read about it in the issue, and I didn’t know so many of those gorgeous photographs were yours! Cheers!
March 28th, 2007 at 9:11 am
I’m really surprised that this hasn’t happened sooner! Congrats on a well-earned spread.
March 31st, 2007 at 8:27 pm
Wow, congratulations, Lara! I love the green tea pastry shot. I agree, you really do have the best job in the world!
I discovered your other blog, stilllifewith.com, a few days ago, and I must say, I’ve been hooked ever since! I’ve been backreading like crazy in an attempt to cram my head with all the info on food photography in your blog. I’m happy to report that I’ve seen a marked improvement in my food shots, but they are still a very far cry from yours. Keep up the great work, and congratulations again!
P.S. — I’ve linked still life with, the flicker group, and this blog to my multiply page. I hope you don’t mind, I’m just a really big fan of your work.
April 2nd, 2007 at 1:14 am
Congrats Lara. Very well deserved. I had the same experience with Marnie. Your blogs definitely made me a better photographer!
April 3rd, 2007 at 4:34 pm
Congratulations! A well deserved accolade and feature!
April 4th, 2007 at 8:46 am
How lucky Seattle Magazine is to have your photgraphs!
April 5th, 2007 at 2:21 am
Congratulations!
Your photos are always stunning, and what better way to celebrate them! 
April 5th, 2007 at 2:26 pm
i am a little late in my well wishes, but i just had to say how excited i am for you! what a great feeling to have your work so admired!
cheers!
April 9th, 2007 at 10:20 am
I can’t say I’m surprised; you are remarkably talented!
Congratulations! I’m sure this is only the first of many more.
April 11th, 2007 at 6:50 pm
Chiming in very late here (been swamped and just now catching up on blog reading) but I just had to say a huge CONGRATS–and many more, of course! Of that I have no doubt. It is well deserved!
May 7th, 2007 at 2:01 pm
a little late, but…. congrats. the photos are great.