Props add too many additional variables. The problem with these is that there is always a fatal flaw. Focus, exposure, and pose all have to be right at the same time - having some plate of food also needing to be right makes it nearly impossible, at least until I get these other things under control.
I like what the guys below have to say about it being "welcoming." A suggestion if you do re-shoot with the hand on the knob, and you do feel like tackling props:
Same shot, hand on knob, you holding a string grocery bag (sends a message of eco-friendliness) full of groceries (really good-looking ingredients from your area, maybe a bottle of wine), as if we had just caught you returning from the market. Contrived, sure. But it sends the right welcoming message for your client base.
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Date: 2008-11-18 07:43 pm (UTC)Of course, nothing about it except the white jacket says "food," but that's minor. As a "for now" photo, it's great.
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Date: 2008-11-18 07:46 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-11-18 11:29 pm (UTC)Same shot, hand on knob, you holding a string grocery bag (sends a message of eco-friendliness) full of groceries (really good-looking ingredients from your area, maybe a bottle of wine), as if we had just caught you returning from the market. Contrived, sure. But it sends the right welcoming message for your client base.
OK, I obviously need to get a job at Mode.