I am starting a new “segment” here on Culinary Snapshot called “Through My Lens”. I have learned one thing in particular through your posts on Culinary Snapshot and that is we all do and see things differently. I thought it would be cool to see how you and I (and everyone else) interprets the same recipe through our camera lens.
For “Through My Lens” we will all be given the same recipe to make and photograph. Then, we will post about it on our respective blogs with a summary of the technical details behind the photo. I will then create a roundup post, featuring each of our photos with a snippet about the details behind that photo.
The first recipe we are going to start with is a simple chocolate chip cookie recipe. You can find the recipe for Lisa’s Swirled Choclate Chip Cookies over at Dine & Dish here. For those of you with dietary restrictions, please feel free to “healthy” up the recipe as much as you would like. Also, it is not necessary to use the swirled chocolate chips as I know they are not a commonly carried item in some stores. The goal is to keep true to the end product, so we are all photographing virtually the same thing. (If you have a recipe you would like to see showcased in a future installment of “Through My Lens”, please email me the link – admin <at> culinarysnapshot.com)
The Details:
- Please make, photograph, and post about your recipe on or as close to August 16th as you can.
- Through the “submit your photos” section on Culinary Snapshot, send me your photo, a link to your blog and a link to the post that relates to this event. In the subject line, please put “Through My Lens” and your blog name.
- I will have a roundup, linking back to your blog, up by Wednesday, August 19th.
- If you plan on joining in on the fun, please leave a comment on this post indicating so.
I think that’s it! I hope you all will join in on the fun.
A couple more things…
- The winner of the $50 Amazon gift card is Simone from Junglefrog! I had my Twitter friends pick a number between 0-18 (the number of submissions in the first couple of weeks at Culinary Snapshot) & Simone’s number was picked. Congrats, Simone! Hope you are able to buy some fun photography equipment with that.
- Everyone who submits a photo to Culinary Snapshot between August 1st and August 31st will be entered to win a really cool camera strap from the Etsy.com store, Boneca Linda. This includes those of you who participate in Through My Lens. Also, each qualified submission you make to Culinary Snapshot equals another chance to win!
- Finally, thanks to all of you who have blogged about, tweeted about, spread the word about Culinary Snapshot. I truly appreciate your support!
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Fun idea–you are so good at coming up with blog round-ups, giveaways, adoption programs, etc., and this could be one of the most popular yet. No matter how many participate, you know every photo will be unique. I’m anxious to see the end results!
Sandie´s last blog ..Creating Memorable Mornings (Recipe Reviewed: Waffle of Insane Greatness)
Great idea! I’m so in for this one. As a side note, Kristen, I love how you’re focused on building a food blogging community with programs like this and adopt-a-blogger. Thank you for providing ways to help us learn from each other.
Jackie´s last blog ..Eat with Your Eyes First
Oh, this is exciting!! How about a simple sandwich for the next one? Like a turkey and cheddar or PB&J? That would be interesting, since it’s such a simple dish.
Memoria´s last blog ..Double-Crust Pecanless Pie
Oooo, I actually won something!! Wow, how cool is that! Thanks so much!! And I will definitely be trying to enter to through your lens. Although I am going on holiday this month so it might be a bit tight, but will definitely be trying to make the recipe!
PS. how does that work with the amazon voucher?
Simone (junglefrog)´s last blog ..BBQ!
I love this idea. I’ll definitely be joining! I’m so happy to have found your site a while ago, it’s helped so much!! So much inspiration!!
Jen @ MaplenCornbread´s last blog ..SMS: Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
I’m so in! That sounds like a great idea..:)
Elizabeth´s last blog ..Pulled Chicken Tacos with Avocado Salsa
This sounds great! I hope to be able to participate. August is a pretty busy month for me. We are on one last trip right now and then when I get back it’s deadlines, deadlines, school starting, and more deadlines!
Katie @ goodLife {eats}´s last blog ..Pop Up Muffins
I think this is a great idea and I would love to participate.
Rachel in NC´s last blog ..Guest Post Today!
I’m only going to do these if you’ll come to my kitchen and fling yourself between me and the cookie dough. Otherwise, too dangerous!
maris´s last blog ..Worknight Dinner Recipe: Mixed Summer Fruit & Nut Salad
I would love to be involved in this. Hopefully I will have time to follow through with it! Love your blog-s…
Laurel´s last blog ..Finally Home
Fantastic idea – i love it! So excited for this I’m baking right now
Caitlin Jane ´s last blog ..daydreamlily:(via audreyhepburncomplex)
What a great idea! I would love to be involved and plan to join in the fun as long as the next couple of weeks don’t get away from me too quickly!
Andrea [bella eats]´s last blog ..summery tostada and a giveaway
Great idea! I hope I will be able to join in.
Anda´s last blog ..Mint Cream and Blackberry Chocolate Ganache Tarts
I’m a newbie to the blogging world – just launched this week 8/4/09 – but I’d love take a whack at it.
Amy J´s last blog ..Meet Jake
What a great event. I’m sorry that I will miss it. We are going on vacation for a while. Never seen the swirl choco chips in Canada. I’d love to join in September.
Hélène´s last blog ..Cooking Light Virtual Supper Club – Regional Cuisine
I love the idea and can’t wait to take part!
Julie´s last blog ..Summer Galette
This is a wonderful idea. I am new to photography so this will be a learning experience for me to participate in.
Chaya´s last blog ..Fried Rice a la Papa
Count me in! This sounds like fun…plus, I cannot pass up a good cookie recipe. Thanks for putting this experiment together – it will be interesting to see everyone’s pictures.
Melissa S´s last blog ..July Cookie Carnival
FUN! I love an excuse to bake.
Tiffany´s last blog ..Recipe: Southern Comfort Biscuits and Gravy
What an intriguing idea…I like.
Half Assed Kitchen´s last blog ..Chocolate chip oatmeal pie
Dang, I missed the chocolate chip cookie round. I can’t stop drooling over the photos at She Wears Many Hats. That’s where I learned about this photo event. I’m really excited and can’t wait for the next round (I’m going to skip the PBJ sandwich because I really can’t get myself to eat peanut butter!)
The Purple Foodie´s last blog ..Buckwheat Pancakes (Blinis)
sorry i missed these experiments. i am so intrigued–when is the next ‘through the lens’ event/posting?? thanks!
thecosmiccowgirl´s last blog ..my favorite fall salad (grape, feta, and toasted walnut)
Are you still having these? and if so, how would I be able to know abou them ahead of time.. I just found you and having come into Food blogging fresh, I need all the help I can get in putting my best food forward!
Monica´s last blog ..HCB: Individual Pineapple Upside Down Cakes