California, New Cuisine of the American Riviera
Posted by Chuck Place on January 15, 2012 · 8 Comments
All photographers love book projects! I know that’s a rather sweeping statement, but I have never heard of any pro turning down a book assignment. It’s the opportunity to immerse yourself in a subject, to really cover an area or topic and not just skim the surface. And there is no denying that receiving your … Read more
Category Agriculture, Aquaculture, Architecture, Assignments, Chef, Dessert, Fisherman, Fishing, Food, Food and Wine, Lobster, People, Portrait, Seafood, Travel, Wine, Wine Country · Tagged with Abalone, Agriculture, Aquaculture, Architecture, Barbecue, California, Carpinteria, Chuck Place, Chuck Place Photography, Dessert, Dining, Editorial Photography, Environmental Portrait, Fisherman, Food, Harbor, Lifestyle, Lobster, Photography, Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez Valley, Seafood, Travel, Wine, Wine Country
Abalone Farming
Posted by Chuck Place on May 15, 2011 · 3 Comments
One summer during college, I worked with my home state’s Conservation Department on an experimental program raising oysters. It was pretty fascinating and we were all able to bring home lots of fresh oysters. It’s hard to beat a fresh oyster rolled up in a slice of bacon and quickly fried. It was a great … Read more
Category Aquaculture, Assignments, Food, Food and Wine, Seafood · Tagged with Abalone, Aquaculture, California, Chuck Place, Chuck Place Photography, Editorial Photography, Food, Photography, Santa Barbara, Seafood

