Restaurant social
On set for six restaurant shoots: setting the scene, pitching shot ideas, helping chefs place each dish, taking some of the photos, and appearing on camera (that’s me and my hands in some shots) and on the mic.
The Wallflower
A step-by-step cocktail reel shot at Tin Roof’s bar. I helped set up the scene and styled the bar for each shot, and that’s my voice walking you through the drink. Turn the sound on.
Watch it on InstagramFishing with Dynamite ✿ Tin Roof Bistro ✸ Manhattan Beach Post ✦ Simmzy’s MB ● Simmzy’s Long Beach ✿ Arthur J’s
What we did
Setting the scene
Styling each shot on set: tables, bar tops, props and the little details that make a dish feel at home.
Scene ideas
Pitching shot and scene ideas built around each restaurant’s menu highlights and vibe.
Working with chefs
Chatting with the chefs and helping place every dish just right for the photographer.
Photography
Shooting some of the dish, drink and dining-room photos myself.
On camera & on the mic
That’s me, and my hands, in some of the shots, and my voice on videos like Tin Roof Bistro’s Wallflower reel.
Set up & take down
Getting gear, props and the space ready before each shoot, and putting it all back after.
Behind the scenes
A peek at shoot days: lighting tables, framing the room and setting up the bar before the camera rolls.
