Chefs' Portraits

In this picture: Chef Pam decorating a dish - by Sivan Askayo.
In this picture: Chef Pam from Opium Bar, @ ASSE, Bangkok.

When photographing chefs, it’s not just about showing what they look like, it’s more about capturing who they are. A look in the eyes, a hand on the counter, or the way they stand in their kitchen can say a lot. I prefer shooting in natural light because it helps keep the mood real and honest. Paying attention to small details, like a stained apron or the way they hold a stainless tweezer can tell the whole story.

In this picture: Nusara Restaurant, Chef Ton, Bangkok, Thailand.
In this picture: Nusara Restaurant, Chef Ton, Bangkok, Thailand.
In this picture: Chef Eyal Shani @ HaSalon, 2014, Tel Aviv Food Scene for Travel+Leisure.
In this picture: Chef Ohad Solomon, R48 Hotel, Tel Aviv, Travel +Leisure.
In this picture: Frenchie to go, L'arbre a Cafe, Rue du Nil, Terroirs D'avenir for Australia Food Magazine, Exclair de Genie, Feast Magazine Paris Food
Picture of Cafe Europa, Dining, T+L Food Scene, Tel Aviv 2014, Tel Aviv Food Scene, Travel+Leisure, food.
In this picture: Portrait of Chef Jose Avillez sitting in his restaurant Cantinho do Avillez. Blue China plates in the background. Picture taken in Lisbon,
In this picture: OCD Restaurant by Raz Rahav - Israel Food for Salon Magazine.
In this picture: Portrait of Chef Kiko Martins Behind counter in Chevicheria restaurant by Sivan Askayo, for Virtouso Magazine. Picture taken in Lisbon,
In this picture: Portrait of Chef Eyal Shani and his assistant, @ HaSalon restaurant - by Sivan Askayo. Picture taken in Tel Aviv, Israel.
In this picture: Haim Cohen, Tel Aviv Food Scene, Travel and Leisure, Yafo Tel Aviv restaurant.
In this picture: Chef Uri Nachmias, Uri Buri Restaurant, Akko. By Sivan Askayo for Departure Magazine, July 2014
In this picture: Chef Toni, in front of his restaurant. Picture taken in Spain.
Picture of Antwerp's New Edge, Belgium, Conde Nast UK, Design, Flanders, Lifestyle, October 2014, travel.
In this picture: OCD Restaurant by Raz Rahav. Israel Food for Salon Magazine, OCD restaurant, food, travel.
In this picture: AQ Restaurant - July 2015, Priorat Region, Spain. Sivan Askayo for Wine Spectator Magazine.
In this picture: Chef Vasko Mourao Cafeina Restaurant, by Sivan Askayo. Picture taken in Porto, Portugal.
In this picture: Can Bosch Restaurant, Joan and Arnaud Bosch, Manel Subira. July 2015, Priorat Region, Spain, Wine, Wine Spectator Magazine, travel.
In this picture: Can Bosch Restaurant, Joan and Arnaud Bosch, Manel Subira. July 2015, Priorat Region, Spain, Wine, Wine Spectator Magazine, travel.
Picture of July 2015, Lisbon, Lisbon Food Scene, Portugal, Virtouso Magazine, travel.
In this picture: Chef Kiko Martins and three of his crew standing behind the counter in Chevicheria Restaurant. Picture taken in Lisbon, Portugal.
In this picture: Chef Joao posing. Picture taken in Lisbon, Portugal.
In this picture: Chef Nir Mesika. Picture taken in New York, USA.
In this picture: Chef crafting seafood. Picture taken in St. Barts.
In this picture: Chef presenting seafood dishes. Picture taken in St. Barts.
In this picture: Chef in Dinings Restaurant. Picture taken in Tel Aviv, Israel.
In this picture: COTE restaurant, Capella Bangkok, Thailand.
Photos tags: Cafe Europa, Dining, T+L Food Scene, Tel Aviv 2014, Tel Aviv Food Scene, Travel+Leisure, food, Antwerp's New Edge, Belgium, Conde Nast UK, Design, Flanders, Lifestyle, October 2014, travel, Israel Food for Salon Magazine, OCD restaurant, July 2015, Priorat Region, Spain, Wine, Wine Spectator Magazine, Lisbon, Lisbon Food Scene, Portugal, Virtouso Magazine
Photos locations: Portugal, Lisbon, Israel, Tel Aviv, Spain, Porto, USA, New York, St. Barts