I was caught off guard today when, at a job interview, I was both praised for my photography website and labeled an iconoclast (which is probably pretty accurate) for my recent “Jesus cuts his apples with a lightsaber” photo. I was both amused and mortified. Fortunately, my interviewer was not offended and seemed to have a good sense of humor if not an appreciation for irreverence. That being said, I decided to make today’s photo(s) less controversial/more conventional.
Lindsey, who has a blog that focuses primarily on the sweeter side of the DC food scene, took me to a local confectionery called Artfully Chocolate. In addition to sampling their treats, I was responsible for photographing the scene for her blog so I decided to utilize the opportunity for my photo of the day project. Lindsey chose this place specifically for a cupcake they no longer carry but was delighted by the assortment of strange and exotic flavors of gourmet hot chocolates. I was especially pleased by the colorful decor but my hot chocolate was pretty fantastic as well. I am breaking the rules and more than one photo today. Deal with it.
I was especially pleased with how the shots of the storefront turned out. I had to set the camera up on a tripod and do a longer exposure because we had no sunlight and very little light from the streetlights. I think they have a kind of vintage look. Enjoy.
Lindsey enjoying a tiny cupcake
My hot chocolate
Lindsey's hot chocolate
The storefront
