Food Styling and Photography Conference in Boston, June 2009
You are not going to be mad, are you? I mean, I am not coming to talk about soup or dessert, two things I actually love to prepare. But instead, let me tell you about a special event you might like. It is still very tasty, I promise.
Do you remember two years ago, when I was lucky to attend the International Food Styling and Photography Conference in Boston? It was so much fun — creative and rich in information. I remember how shy it felt for me to be there, amongst all the professional stylists and photographers — and how I felt so glad that my friend L. attended with me! I remember keeping my eyes and ears wide open in order to grab as much information as I could.
And I did.
They had already talked about another conference back then.
“In two years,” Lisa had told me when I asked. Deep inside, I was already looking forward to 2009.
Then, of course, I was also far from imagining that 2009 would bring me two other wonderful events: a beautiful baby daughter and a cookbook deal. Needless to say that je n’ai pas le temps de m’ennuyer, as we say in French. (I do not have time to get bored!)
But here it is. Two years later, the conference is about to take place again for the second time in Boston.
Exciting!
What I was far from imagining though is that I would be speaking this time. Another new reason for me to feel shy and nervous.
Seriously!
I will be part of a general discussion:
With Eugene Mopsik, Ilise Benun, Tim Foley, and Beatrice Peltre
Calling all solopreuners and creative types: what’s the buzz? There are always new issues facing our commercial industry, new technologies, and new ways to market and connect with colleagues and potential clients. Hear the very latest from the executive director of the American Society of Media Photographers, an innovative marketing guru for creative professionals, a creative agency principal, and a food photography blogging star. What do you need to know about protecting your image copyright and usage? Should you be “linked in” or spending time everyday networking via your website? There will be plenty of time to take your questions or hear your stories about business concerns.
You can find the detailed program by following this link, and if you are interested in joining, check the full details here.
Fun, non?
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Congrats! I’m so glad you get to have such a great opportunity! Break a leg! I’m sure everybody will love your participation in the program!
Comment by Baptiste — On March, 28th, 2009 at 9:13 am
Actually, that’s so bad I didn’t hear about it before, because I’ll be in the USA in June but I’ve already scheduled a fishing trip to Canada… that’ll be for another time…
Comment by Baptiste — On March, 28th, 2009 at 9:29 am
What an amazing opportunity…I’m happy for you.
Comment by noble pig — On March, 28th, 2009 at 9:51 am
I can’t imagine anyone better. Maybe you can try out your ’stuff’ on us!
Comment by sandi @ the whistlestop cafe — On March, 28th, 2009 at 10:03 am
you are going to a hit there! congrats…
Comment by beyond — On March, 28th, 2009 at 10:11 am
Congratulations Bea.
What an exciting time you’re having at the moment & richly deserved too!
Comment by Suzie@EHF — On March, 28th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Your food photos really set the standard for bloggers, so it’s no wonder you were chosen. Bon courage et amusez-vous bien!
Comment by Abra from French Letters — On March, 28th, 2009 at 10:25 am
Wow, that is so exciting. I’d love to attend and hear you and the others speak…what a treat! Your photography is gorgeous. Once again I feel lucky I live in Boston. I’m looking forward to it. Thanks!
Comment by Diane — On March, 28th, 2009 at 11:01 am
Félicitations! Je suis s^re que ce sera fort intéressant
Et comme d’habitude, superbes photos!
Comment by Bea — On March, 28th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
As a soon-to-be student of photography, this event is right up my alley! Unfortunately, it is out of my budget range
Comment by Victoria Everman — On March, 28th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
I would give anything to attend and to listen to you but “helas, je n’en ai pas les moyens”. Ca me fait mal au coeur de me dire que je vais rater ca!!
Comment by Tartelette — On March, 28th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Wow! Dying to attend…how can I influence them to hold it in California next time??
Comment by Jen — On March, 28th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Thtat’s so great! Have fun, then!
Cheers,
Rosa
Comment by Rosa — On March, 28th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
I will be there Bea!
Comment by Aran — On March, 28th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
I wish I could be there (a bit far though)…
Félicitations pour cette participation ! And no worry, you are the best !
Comment by Vanille — On March, 28th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
So exciting! Congratulations! I live right outside of Boston, so I might just have to stop on by.
Comment by Hayley — On March, 28th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
I hope somebody will be documenting the event for those of us who’ll be at home!
Comment by Lara — On March, 28th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Wow, from being a shy attendee to being a member of a panel discussion, in two years! Big congrats, Béa.
Comment by valérie-jeanne — On March, 28th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
I certainly wish I could attend. It sounds lovely. Your food and photos always inspire me.
Comment by Marie-Jolie — On March, 28th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Tu n’as pas le temps de t’ennuyer peut-être, mais ce que tu fais est passionnant! Bizz à Lulu
Comment by DominiqueS — On March, 29th, 2009 at 4:23 am
You deserve to be speaking. I am hoping for some financial windfall so I could attend. I would be the shy one in the back. You are an inspiration, always.
Comment by Angela@spinactiger — On March, 29th, 2009 at 8:10 am
where can one find those beautiful etched spoons!!
Comment by joanna — On March, 29th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
I don’t think you should be shy, you are a great person (I know I didn’t met you, but you come trough), and you do areally great job with the styling and the photography here. I hope you will have a great time, and come back with more expectations for 2011
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Comment by aneebaba — On March, 29th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
We will be watching you on your cooking show soon!
Comment by Allie — On March, 29th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Je me souviens~
Bravo.. Speaker Emeritas you will be for certain!Lulu will be there in heart to cheer you on!
Comment by Monique — On March, 29th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
congrats on the conference! and also….are those etched roses on that spoon!?!? oh..my…….i want!!!
Comment by starla — On March, 29th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Un petit coucou d’un début de semaine made in France…Comme je suis à Strasbourg nous allons avoir Obama …pour le sommet de l’Otan. Dommage que je ne puisse pas le voir… Toujours admirative de tes photos…Bonne journée avec ta petite famille
Comment by Eleonora — On March, 30th, 2009 at 12:29 am
I’m sure you’ll impress everybody in the conference. I know I’ll be impressed..
BTW, is the red spoon made of plastic or glass ? The color is very vivid.
Comment by zee — On March, 30th, 2009 at 3:37 am
YUM!
LOVE SOUP DEEPLY~
Comment by YOYO love cooking — On March, 30th, 2009 at 9:25 am
Oh man, we wish we could attend something like this to learn from the big dogs. Like you! Congrats.
Comment by The Duo Dishes — On March, 30th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Major congrats!! I’ve been keeping an eye on this event since it was announced as I REALLY want to attend. Love these pictures too — they really capture the warmth of Spring
Comment by Jen — On March, 30th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Oh wow, what a wonderful opportunity! I wish I could attend, it must be a great learning experience.
Comment by Laura — On March, 30th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Many many thank everyone. Wish me luck indeed!
The silver spoon is from Anthropologie! The red ones were purchased in France.
Comment by Béa — On March, 30th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
I would love to attend but being on the otherside of the pond (ahem atlantic ocean…) that is not really helpful.
Maybe some could put some videos? no?
Comment by Malvina — On March, 31st, 2009 at 6:48 am
Your year 2009 really is amazing! And the year just began…
Comment by Sini — On March, 31st, 2009 at 8:15 am
Hi Bea, sounds exciting! As a former Boston resident (but Australian native), I wish I was still residing in Brighton, MA, so I could attend this conference at BU. I think you are the inspiration for many bloggers (myself included) and sure the attendees will be very lucky to be able to share in your insights and knowledge. Good luck!
Comment by Julia — On April, 1st, 2009 at 7:49 am
that is awesome. i wish i was somewhere near Boston
) I’m glad I could share in the wonderful opportunities and blessing that have come your way.
Comment by Jescel — On April, 1st, 2009 at 7:51 am
Salut Beatrice!
I’ve recently stumbled upon your blog. I checked out some of the photos in your portfolio and they are absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing.
Comment by Chowhound — On April, 4th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Best of luck! Just speak from the heart and you’ll do wonderfully!
Shirley
Comment by gfe-gluten free easily — On April, 5th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Congrats! You’re definitely an inspiration and thank you for sharing all your wonderful work with us. One day I shall go to the conference for myself and see what it is like (^ ^)
Comment by Mable — On April, 6th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Le Food Styling m’interesse vraiment beaucoup , je trouve les photos de votre blog tout simplement magnifiques! Es que vous avez pour projet de faire des onférence en france ou en belgique?
Bonne soirée
Comment by Debo — On April, 8th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Wonderful news, congratulations, Bea! I hope to be there to hear your session. Love love love Boston! …Susan
Comment by LunaCafe — On April, 10th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Congratulations!! I saw your name on there when I was perusing the site, I’m so sad I can’t attend
I will be looking forward to 2011 when I can hopefully attend (my fingers are crossed they hold another in 2011!).
~ j
Comment by jackie connelly — On April, 10th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
I wish I could attend one of your food styling sessions,Bea! Your imagery is most inspirational. Alas – with a baby girl in tow – I need to settle for learning from your blog photos
Comment by Pille — On April, 12th, 2009 at 12:07 am
Hi Bea. Congratulations to you! My background is graphic design, art direction of food photography. I recently finished my training as a personal chef and am preparing what I call “beautiful food for small parties”.
I am also interested in learning about providing food styling for commercial photography.
I love your work (and your recipes!) and I plan to attend the conference. I feel very fortunate to have already made plans to be in Boston the weekend of the conference.
Do you plan to attend either of the Monday sessions? I am curious for more information about these. Looking to learn more about a career as food stylist. Any tips you can provide would be GREAT! Thanks
Comment by Terri Schmitt — On April, 12th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
salade de fruits jolie jolie jolie!
Comment by Aurelia — On April, 16th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Hi Bea. I just got home from attending the conference in Boston and one of the first things I had to do was to find your blog. I was so impressed with your work when I saw it during your presentation. You did a fantastic job speaking by the way. Your work is beautiful!
Comment by Lynne Morris — On June, 16th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
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Congratulations.. actually it’s funny because when I entered the school program of professional Photography, I thought of food photography in first place and still life. Training changed me completely , and i turned out to be a better people shooter than I will ever be in still life. Fashion took my breath away and everything i planed took a completely new direction. Love your work.. it is so full of light and simplicity and also my approach of food and still if I ever should follow that path, what is hard for me to believe because I would miss it to much the interaction with people. I get bored easy when just shooting objects.
All the best to you! i wish i could be there. i’m sure it will be amazing!
Salut!
~Monica
Comment by Monica True — On August, 6th, 2009 at 11:13 am