Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Carrie Korem, FNTP
Nothing soothes me like some quality time viewing my friend Helene’s photographs. When I’m having a rough day, I like to make a cup of coffee, get cozy under a blanket and pull up her site. I find her writing and photos lovely, calming and honest.
Helene’s book Plate to Pixel was released this week and she hit the ground running. In my opinion she’s a genius at using the light to create stunning photographs. Of course, I’m a bit biased. Not only is she a close friend, she also shot all the food photography in my cookbook.
Plate to Pixel inspires with gorgeous photographs and eloquent chapters explaining how to use natural light, how to work with your camera’s modes and settings, telling a story with your photography, food styling techniques and much more. Helene’s a very approachable teacher – no question is too simple for her. Throughout the book, she guides the reader with simple steps to improve photography and styling skills.
I’ve learned so much about photography from Helene. For years, I knew I wanted to learn how to really use a camera, but only began earnestly practicing a couple of years ago. One of the most important things I learned from her is to watch the light. It can make or break a photo. She told me to set up my camera next to the window where I planned to take photos and snap one every hour, testing to see when the light shines in the best.
I yearn to improve my food styling. Now, with her book in my hands, I only have to use my imagination and practice.
To celebrate the arrival of Plate to Pixel, I’m giving away a copy! Leave a comment below in order to enter. To gain an extra entry, head over to Facebook and become a fan of Deliciously Organic. The giveaway ends Tuesday, 3 May 2011 at 11:59pm. Contest open to US states only. One name will be selected using random.org and be contacted. The winner has 3 days to respond before being disqualified, in which case a new winner will be chosen. Good luck!
All photographs © Helene Dujardin – Posted with permission.
would LOVE to win this. a mothers day gift to myself:)
I can’t wait to see her book!
I’d love to to get a copy of the book! Thx
And we like you on Facebook.
It’s not that I just want a copy…I need a copy!! 🙂
I am also a FB fan!
Great giveaway! I’d love to win this book :).
I like you on Facebook!
Food styling eludes me, I hate to admit it, but it’s true. It’s taken months and months just to get comfy with my camera, so I expect it will take months and months to practice the art of food styling. Of course having Helene’s book to learn from would be quite advantageous! Thanks for sharing with us all. Keeping my fingers crossed 🙂
I’m a “fan” of Deliciously Organic on Facebook!
I would love to win a copy – thanks.
I’d love to have this book! Thanks for your generosity in giving one away.
I love Helen’s work and would love a copy of her book!
I became a fan of Deliciously Organic on Facebook as well!
Those pictures are beautiful! I would love how to learn to take pictures like that!
I also liked you on Facebook.
I love her too! I wish I could take half the pictures she takes. Lovely tart btw!
This looks like a wonderful book. I would love to win a copy. Thanks for the giveaway.
It looks gorgeous!
I’m already a fan of Deliciously Organic on Facebook.
the photos are absolutely stunning 🙂
i also liked you on FB 😀
I found Helene’s blog through your blog, and I have been a fan of both of your blogs since… Thank you for the giveaway!!
I am also your facebook fan 🙂
She does such beautiful work! What a talented lady!
This would give me the inspiration I needed to photograph all baking / cooking I do!
Would be GREAT to have to help with pictures I post on my own humble little blog ;D
Her photos are so beautiful. I need some inspiration!
Gorgeous photos! I’d love to have this book.
What a lovely book! We have a fancy pants camera and I am slowly learning with it. Winning this book would be great!
Gorgeous Photography! I love the cover. I love your cookbook, too. Your recipes are great!
I agree…Helene’s photographs, writing, and recipes are beyond inspring. So excited about her book!
Helene’s style is effortless; it radiates light. I’m so glad she wrote this book so that we can get some insight into her technique.
What talent! I am already a Facebook Fan. Thanks!
I’d love to check out this book. Yummy!
Just stunning! I would love to have a copy of this beautiful book! Thanks or the giveaway!
I am now a fan on fb! I can’t believe that I wasn’t already!
Can’t wait to read this book! Thanks for offering as a giveaway!
I’m a fan on Facebook.
Love Helene’s photography and I’d love a copy of this wonderful looking book. Thanks for the opportunity!
I love your blog and would adore a copy of Helene’s book!
I want this book sooooo bad!
The book looks stunning, just a pity I cannot get it in South Africa as Amazon will not ship to us here.
I have follwed her photography and it has been my inspiration ever since finding her site.
Beautiful book would love to win a copy!!
I have heard such lovely things about this book.
I would love to win a copy. Thanks!
I think your photos are pretty spectacular as is, my friend! 🙂 And thanks for the push on FB–thought I’d already been “fanning” you all along.
she’s brilliant, isn’t she… would love to get on hands on her book too! thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
i’ve just liked you on FB. also noticed your husband’s promotion. from one military wife to another, big congrats!! (& dinner for 100… whoa. i’m sure it was a success!)
Thank you! The promotion/dinner was a blast!
I already like you everywhere! I am so excited to get my copy of this book (ordered it on Amazon – a mom’s day gift to myself)! Great post, Carrie. You are so blessed to be able to call her your friend!
This book looks AMAZING!!!!! I would love to win a copy!!! Thanks for doing the giveaway!
Just “liked” you on FB. 🙂
I would absolutely love to win this book. It’s the talk of twitter right now. And boy do I need it!
Stunning. Would love a copy of this
I would love this book! Thanks for the give-away.
Sounds like a beautiful book!
I am a FB fan!
Love her photography!
I would love to win this book! It looks fabulous.
love Helene and her photography! and you of course 🙂 xoxo
I love her photography too!! I’d love to win her book! Thanks Carrie! 🙂
Love this blog!
I would love to win this!
Awesome photography. I’d love to win a copy of the book.
Helene’s photos are absolutely stunning ~ I would love to have this book!
I’d adore a copy of this book. I am in search of some serious food photography and styling inspiration for my blog and my happiness in general. Your site is fantastic, as well!
I’d love to win this book and to improve my photos and foodstyling!
Love the photography.
I would LOVE a copy of her book. Her photography and storytelling is amazing!
I would love to learn how to take great/good pictures. The little instruction book that comes with the camera just does not get into enough info.
I would love this book!! I love photos of food. 🙂
I “liked” Deliciously Organic on FB.
Helene’s photographs are great – I am dying to read the book!
I love your blog, Carrie! And you refer all of us to some of the greatest things!
As an aspiring food photographer, I have great deal to learn in the realm of professional photography, and a book like this would mean the world to me. It looks absolutely incredible, and I would love to win it!
Would love to win the copy! I love food blogs!!! The pictures are yummy!!!
I liked Deliciously Organic on FB!!!
Gorgeous photos!!
What beautiful pictures! I would love this book 🙂
Ooooooo! This book sounds amazing! Thanks for all your great advice, your wonderful recipes and this fun giveaway!!!
I also love Helene’s photography and would love to learn more about making my pictures of food look nicer!
and I’m already a fan on facebook 🙂
I would love to get a copy as well!
You two make a great team. The pix in your cookbook make every recipe look especially appealing.
Carrie, I gotta peek at this wonderful book this weekend. Can’t wait for my copy coming in the mail 🙂
These pictures are making me HUNGRY!
I’m a facebook fan!
Facebook fan!
Eeeekkk.. So excited for Helene’s book!
I soooooo want, no NEED this book! I HEART food photography!
I am a fan on FB too!!!
My food styling leaves a lot to be desired. The book may not solve it, but it sure can’t hurt!
I also “like” you on Facebook. =)
I could SO use the help! I’m looking forward to checking this book out.
What a beautiful book! Thanks for the chance to win. Fingers crossed . . .
I would love to win this book! Thank you for the great give away.
What a lovely giveaway – hope to win!!!
I am so glad to find a food blog that uses the same ingredients that I do!
Sucanat has changed my baking world….Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing! Either way, I need to get this book soon!
I make my husband take most of the pictures on my blog. With a little help, I could finally take more myself….or maybe just give the book to him to study:)
I would love to learn how to use my camera better.
I loved her photography in your cookbook. I’m so excited she has published a book!
i’d love to win this book! helene’s photos are beautiful.
I just stumbled onto your blog from a Google search for food photography tips, and what great timing! This books looks gorgeous.
Beautiful photos, both on her book cover and on your site! I would love to learn how to photograph and style food better.
She’s a great photographer! I’d love to learn from her! 🙂
Ah … what a glorious book! I’d love to win!
Looks like a great book! {And for the record, I think you arrange your pictures very nicely!}
I am also a FB fan
I’ve been waiting for this book to come out too! She is an excellent food writer. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of her book.
Oh my! What gorgeous photography! I would love to win a copy of this book!
Awesome book!
Fanned on FB too!
Helen’s book is on my wish list…
p.s. I’m a FB fan as well.
I was going to order her book, but I think I will try my luck here:)
Love her, love her blog, would LOVE to have her book!
I would love to get this book! She is amazing!!
Oh, this is a book I need! I would love to win this book. For that extra entry, I have also become a fan Deliciously Organic on FB.
How did I now know about this opportunity to win this incredible book??
It is on my wishlist, but would LOVE to win this.
Thank you for the chance!
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And I do like Deliciously Organic on FB….of course!
Can’t wait to read the book!
This looks like an awesome book! 🙂
Helene is a huge talent, and such a nice person, too. (We met briefly at La Petite Soiree in SF last year.) I would love to win a copy of her new book! Thanks for the giveaway.
I’m a fan on FB, too! Thanks, Carrie!
love & enjoy your photography & blog and would love to have your book!
thanks for sharing your amazing work!
I am so proud of Helene and all she’s accomplished. I can’t wait to grab a copy of the book. 🙂
the heck I’m not gonna enter this! I can’t wait to see this book!!
Just found your website…can’t wait to try some of your recipes, and all the photos look just as delish!
I absolutely love Helene and her work. Breath taking!
I follow you on Facebook.
Looks like a great book! Hope I win! 🙂
Beautiful book!
Oh this would be a lovely gift!
This book looks fab! And so helpful!
Looks like an awesome book!
I’m so looking forward to getting my hands on this!
Oh yes, I’m a Facebook fan too!
Always looking for more food photography info and inspiration!
I would love this book. I am trying to improve my picture taking skills and this would be a big help!
I would love to win this! My son has a new camera that he is learning how to use. He always looks over my shoulder at the food blogs I read, so I think he would be really interested in reading this book.
I love Helene’s photography! I would be delighted to win a copy of her book!
Love Deliciously Organic! You always have such amazing recipes to share. I just recently started a lifestyle blog of my own, and yours certainly helped inspire it.
The photos are beautiful and very inticing. The last two look amazingly yummy.
I’ve been learning, but still have a long way to go! Would love to win a copy 🙂