Yours Truly, featured in Cleo Magazine & Farrago

HOT & COLD
I had quite a hot and cold moment when both media approached me for an interview. Since the beginning I wanted Wanderbites to be less of me, more on food, travel, and whatever stories in between. But I also wanted it to be personal. That's why my food reviews are as if I were speaking to you in eye-to-eye.

In that spirit, I finally decided that it wouldn't hurt to come out of the shell once in a while, or more appropriately : come out of the green bowl that's been shadowing my profile picture for the past two years in the 'about me' page.

ME & YOU
I wanted you, Biters, to know that this guy right here is alive and human. The guy behind every drooling pictures and mouth-watering paragraph. Yes, when you're reading the stories, you are experiencing what I went through. And no, when you put comments you're not speaking to the giant W! logo, despite of its consistent appearance.

Speaking of comments, it is one of the things that kept me doing what I'm doing. For me it is your form of appreciation. I read every single line with a smile. I would be lying to say that I'm not happy when I got the copy of CLEO's January edition and  when I read the feature on FARRAGO. Thank you for the appreciation. It speaks to everyone in this profession.

FAQ
The question that's been asked frequently by Cleo & Farrago was:

Why food? 

I guess the only answer to that is passion. The same thing if you ask MJ: why basketball? or Awie from Axioo: why photographing wedding? It's built in. There's this inexplicable sense of being toward a certain subject or activity. That when I do it, I feel alive. Sure I get tired, but also energized emotionally.

That's what food photography do to me. I hope you discover your passion too.

GRATZIE
Although I've been writing since 2009, its not until the end of 2010 that I started posting food reviews religiously. And its not until mid 2011 that I had my first (paid) commercial photoshoot.

From a simple hobby to making a living out of it. Its a long journey and not one free from struggles of course. I had my ups and downs. This is one of the ups. While we're at that, I'd like to thank you Biters, everyone who's reading, fellow bloggers, foodies, photographers, and friends who have supported me in one way or another. =D

Here's a readable link to both article:
CLEO
FARRAGO

Cheers,

Fellexandro Ruby
Food / Travel Photographer & Storyteller

Snack on my Twitter at @wanderbites ;)

Collaboration - Monolog Coffee & Livingetc Magazine

It was Indonesia's Independence Day, 8 AM in the morning, and I'm probably the first person to park at Plaza Senayan. A special day, cause I was about to take photos for one of the most talked about foodplace at the moment, Monolog Coffee and at the same time collaborating again for the second consecutive time with Livingetc Magazine, a UK based interior magazine that shares the same passion for good looking foods. Only this time, we stood up for something fresh, it was a special spread on Coffee, as Jakartans are also rising in curiosity and openness towards coffee.

I hope we all did a good job of representing the essence of each coffee menu. I had a great time shooting, thanks for the helpful baristas who accommodate us with fresh brewed coffee again and again during their peak hours. I salute you. Also Andrea Sharon of Livingetc for doing the extra mile in giving her styling perspective, and filling in when I was at the end of my nerves.

All is well. I'm very happy upon receiving the hard copy. It looked, feel, and taste different in prints. Therefore I urge you to get Livingetc's October edition.

I hope you enjoy the work. Let me know what you think.

And gratzie for your support, Biters =)

Fellexandro Ruby
Food Conversationalist & Coffee Amateur

Snack on my tweets @Wanderbites
Munch on my instagram @Captainruby