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From the SOS website, “On any given night in night in Orange County, over 4,300 people are homeless. This year’s theme, “A Night under the Stars,” is a reminder that so many of our neighbors live in uncertain conditions, without a permanent roof over their heads.

The event highlights a group of outstanding local chefs who are committed to providing food and services for the vulnerable populations in Orange County. The dinner features five exquisite courses paired with specialty wines, a silent auction, and a live auction in which the chefs offer exciting one-of-a kind dining packages.

Proceeds from the event benefit the SOS Food Pantry and Comprehensive Service Center, which provides food and needed services such as rental and utilities assistance, transportation, and seasonal programs for low income individuals and families.”

Chefs Portraits

Generally I produce a group photo of the chefs during one of their meetings where they plan the event (there always good appetizers). This year they wanted some individual portraits for the Celebrity Chefs Dinner 2014 invitation.

I found a background that offered a nice amount of contrast with out being too busy or distractive. It also helps to use a telephoto lens to limit the depth of the focus and blur the background a little. I always use a tripod and at lease one portable studio light off camera.

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Andy Templeton Photography

Executive Portraits Orange County

714 747-0556