Food Photography Doppio Zero Restaurant Harare
Food Photography Doppio Zero Restaurant Harare
A Taste of Harare: Food Photography, Creative Adventures & Good People in Zimbabwe
DOPPIO ZERO RESTAURANT
Three days, five locations, countless beautiful plates of food, and an unforgettable experience in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Sometimes the best creative opportunities come from an unexpected phone call. This particular adventure began when Yaron Wiesenbacher got in touch to discuss the various restaurants and sports bars he was involved with in Harare, Zimbabwe. What started as a conversation quickly turned into an opportunity to pack my camera gear, jump on a plane and head north for three days of food, beverage and hospitality photography.
I was personally welcomed and taken around Harare by Yaron himself, visiting five different locations over the course of the trip. The brief was to photograph their food offerings, capture a selection of beverages and create imagery that reflected the atmosphere and personality of each venue.
It was an opportunity to explore different menus, environments and restaurant concepts, all while doing what I love most: telling stories through photography.
Day Two: Doppio Zero, Mavericks Sports Bar and Rustic Crust
The second day was a little busier, with two very different environments on the schedule.
We started at Doppio Zero, where the focus was once again on capturing the food, its presentation and the personality of the restaurant. Photographing a varied menu requires a flexible approach, as every dish has its own character, colour palette and ideal photographic angle.
From there, we headed to Mavericks Sports Bar, which brought a completely different energy to the assignment.
Sports bars have their own visual language. The food, drinks, atmosphere and social experience all play an important role in how people connect with a venue. Alongside the food photography, I spent time capturing beverage details and elements of the venue itself, creating a broader collection of imagery that tells the story of the space rather than focusing exclusively on what comes out of the kitchen.
Travelling Light, Creating Beautiful Light & The People Behind the Experience
Please follow this link to the first post to read all about my travel gear and the amazing people I met!
Harare, you were an absolute pleasure. Until next time.
A Different Perspective on Zimbabwe
I have to admit that travelling to Zimbabwe came with a few preconceived ideas of my own. Like many people, I had formed an impression of the country without ever having taken the time to experience it for myself. Looking back, I realise how ignorant that perception was. What I discovered was quite the opposite of what I had imagined. Harare surprised me in the best possible way. There is an energy about the city, a sense of movement and enterprise, and a business environment that feels alive and full of opportunity. I was genuinely impressed by the activity, the development and what felt like a thriving, bustling economy. But what stood out even more than the city itself were the people. Everywhere I went, I encountered friendliness, warmth and a genuine willingness to help. People were welcoming, courteous and incredibly helpful, often going out of their way to make things easier. It was a wonderful reminder that sometimes our perceptions of places and people are shaped by stories we hear rather than experiences we have. I left Zimbabwe with a completely different perspective, a great deal of admiration and a newfound appreciation for a country and its people. It is a reminder to travel with an open mind and never let preconceived ideas decide what an experience will be before you have lived it yourself.
“Never let preconceived ideas decide what an experience will be before you have lived it yourself.”
