This page collects the important achievements & milestones of my creative journey
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I'm thrilled to share my recent success at the FEP 2024 Awards
Awards & Recognition
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 102 (2023 April) - Photo #1 - Photo #2
- FEP Awards 2024 - Advertising and Commercial - Merit - Photo
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 101 (2023 March) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 100 (2023 February) - Photo #1 - Photo #2
- LensCulture Art Photography Awards 2024 - Editors’ Pick - Radish Seigaiha
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 98 (2023 December) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 97 (2023 November) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 96 (2023 October) - Photo #1 - Photo #2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 95 (2023 September) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 94 (2023 August) - Photo #1
- European Photography Awards 2023 - Commercial Photography Category - 2x Platinum Winner (2022 August) - Photo #1 - Photo#2
- European Photography Awards 2023 - Commercial Photography Category - 1x Honourable Mention (2022 August) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 93 (2023 July) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 92 (2023 June) - Photo #1 - Photo#2 - Photo#3
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 91 (2023 May) - Photo #1 - Photo#2 - Photo#3
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 90 (2023 April) - Photo #1 - Photo#2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 88 (2023 February) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 87 (2023 January) - Photo #1 - Photo#2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 86 (2022 December) - Photo #1 - Photo#2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 85 (2022 November) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 84 (2022 October) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 83 (2022 September) - Photo #1
- European Photography Awards 2022 - Commercial Photography Category - 3x Platinum Winner (2022 September) - Photo #1 - Photo#2 - Photo#3
- European Photography Awards 2022 - Commercial Photography Category - 4x Gold Winner (2022 September) - Photo #1 - Photo#2 - Photo#3 - Photo#4
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 81 (July) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 79 (May) - Photo #1 - Photo#2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 78 (2022 April) - Photo #1 - Photo#2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 77 (2022 March) - Photo #1 - Photo#2 - Photo#3
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 76 (2022 February) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 75 (2022 January)- Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 74 (2021 December) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 73 (2021 November) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 72 (2021 October) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 70 (2021 August) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 68 (2021 June) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 67 (2021 May) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 66 (2021 April) - Photo #1
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 65 (2021 March) - Photo #1 - Photo#2
- Foodelia International Food Photography Awards - Selected for Collection 64 (2021 February) - Photo #1 - Photo#2
- Pink Lady Food Photographer Of The Year Award 2020 - Food Bloggers Category - Finalist, Highly Commended (2020 April) - Photo #1
- Food Photo Awards & Pink Lady Apple UK - Winner of #pinladysnapsfeb19 judged by David Loftus (2019 February) - Photo #1
- Winter Challenge runner-up - #eatcaptureshare by Kimberly Espinel - Photo #1
Interviews, articles & features
- Use Your Noodles - 65 Expert Food Photography Tips from Professional Photographers
- MUSE.world, 15 September 2023 - Interview with Reka Csulak of Three Pod Studio
- Képmás Magazine, 6 September 2023 - “A food photo is only good if it makes you want to go and get it!” – Food photographer Réka Csulak's works win international awards
- Képmás Magazin, 3 September 2023 - „Egy ételfotó akkor jó, ha azt váltja ki, hogy ide vele!” – Csulak Réka ételfotós alkotásai nemzetközi díjakat nyernek
- Kehittyvä Elintarvike, 31 August 2023 - European Photography -palkinto ruokakuvaaja Reka Csulakille
- EPA Winner's Page
- YLE (28 February 2023) - Finlandia-talossa voi ihan pian myös yöpyä
- Finlandia Talo - Silmänruokaa – Réka Csulakin ruokakuvia
- Helsingin Sanomat - Menokone - Silmänruokaa – Réka Csulakin ruokakuvia
- Helsingin Kaupunki - Silmänruokaa – Réka Csulakin ruokakuvia
- My Helsinki - Silmänruokaa – Réka Csulakin ruokakuvia
- Kehittyvä Elintarvike, 06/2022 issue - Hyvä kuva on tuhannen sanan arvoinen
- MUSE.world (10 September 2022) - Interview With Reka Csulak From Finland
- Business Espoo (6 September 2022) - Reka sai Business Espoolta apua yritystoiminnan käynnistämiseen
- YritysEspoo (14 July 2022) - Success Stories - Reka Csulak
- Pink Lady Food Photographer Of The Year Awards (7 December 2021) - How to Photograph Sweets and Desserts
- Bake & Decorate Magazine - Author Bio
- Business MK, Page 18 (July 2020) - Food blogger snaps up photo award
- Leighton Buzzard Observer (30 June 2020) - Reka has the recipe for award success
- PELI Bio Thermal - Facebook post
- PELI BioThermal - Reka's recipe for award success
- Mylucie.com - Behind the scenes with @rekacsulak / Een kijkje achter de schermen met @rekacsulak
- GUSTO Magazin (30 April 2020) - Na most lett világhírű a zalai lakodalmas barack
- Magyar Konyha Online - Zalai lakodalmas barack a világversenyen
- Ízes Élet - Vendégblogger sorozat - 1. rész - https://izeselet.hu/receptek/vendegblogger-sorozat-1-resz/
- Peli BioThermal (Summer 2018) - Food For Thought
- Blogtastic Food - 12 Vegan desserts that will blow your mind
- Blogtastic Food - Eight different delicious pulled pork ideas
- World Table New Zeeland - Hungary to the UK
- Ana y la Passion - Cottage cheese pasta / Túrós csúsza
- Salt, Wine, Friends Blog - “Az Élet Minden Területén Érdemes Nyitottnak Lenni…”
Publications
- Kehittyvä Elintarvike 06/2022 (5 December 2022) - Magazine Cover
- Bake & Decorate (December 2022) - Prosecco Jelly Bites Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (November 2022) - Cinnamon Roll Twists Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (October 2022) - Spooky Biscotti Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (September 2022) - Ischler Biscuits Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (August 2022) - Rhubarb Crumb Cake Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (July 2022) - Mediterranean Cheese Twists Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (June 2022) - Rosemary Sea Salt Crackers Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (May 2022) - Mediterranean Cheese Twists Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (April 2022) - Carrot Cake Truffles Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (March 2022) - Salmon & Dill Pie Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (February 2022) - Pink Eclair Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (January 2022) - Honey Banana Balls Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (November 2021) - Finnish Christmas Star Pastry Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (October 2021) - Spooky Sandwich Cookies Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (September 2021) - Mermaid Cupcake Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (August 2021) - Avocado-Lime Eton Mess Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (July 2021) - Cheesecake Scones Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (June 2021) - Cheese Scones Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (May 2021) - Cinnamon & Chocolate Truffles Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (April 2021) - Cinnamon-Cardamom Cake Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (March 2021) - Easter Egg Pastry Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (February 2021) - Apple Rose Pastries Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (January 2021) - Golden Walnut Dumplings Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (Winter 2021) - Classics With A Twist - Mulled Wine Strudel Recipe
- BOUILLON! Winter 2020 (December 2020) - Cover photo
- Bake & Decorate (December 2020) - Classics With A Twist - Poppy Seed Apple & Vanilla Trifle Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (November 2020) - Classics With A Twist - Gingerbread Mousse Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (October 2020) - Classics With A Twist - Chocolate-Orange Brownies Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (September 2020) - Classics With A Twist - Victoria Sponge Cupcakes Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (July-August 2020) - Classics With A Twist - Lemon Curd Cheesecake Pops Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (May 2020) - Classics With A Twist - Cinnamon Bun Cake Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (April 2020) - Classics With A Twist - Hot Cross Bun Cookies Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (March 2020) - Classics With A Twist - Whoopie Pie with Coffee Marshmallow Filling Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (February 2020) - Classics With A Twist - Raspberry Cheesecake Cream Horns Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (January 2020) - Classics With A Twist - Bakewell Tart Biscuits Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (December 2019) - Classics With A Twist - Carrot Cake Yule Log Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (November 2019) - Classics With A Twist - Black Forest Skillet Brownie Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (October 2019) - Classics With A Twist - Pumpkin Spice Blondies Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (September 2019) - Classics With A Twist - Sticky Toffee Pudding Cheesecake Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (August 2019) - Classics With A Twist - Battenberg Cake In A Jar Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (July 2019) - Chocolate Orange Mini Cakes Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (May 2019) - Cocoa-Blueberry Swiss Roll Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (February-March 2019) - Valentine's Day Linzer Biscuits Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (December 2018 - January 2019) - Prosecco tartlets Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (October - November 2018) - Spicy plum galette Recipe
- Bake & Decorate (October - November 2018) - Sicilian Cannoli Recipe + Tiramisu Cupcake Recipe
- The Supper Club 'Sow' issue (9 April 2018) - Article: Million shades of life + Spring Pea Veloutè Recipe
- The Chronicle Herald - Gluten-Free Ischler Biscuits, created by Sasha according to my recipe /published without credit/
Exhibition
My first exhibition has also been presented at the prestigious Finlandia Galleria (Pikku Finlandia) in central Helsinki
Opening times:
- 28 March - 29 April 2023
- Monday-Friday 09:00 - 18:00
- Saturday 11:00 - 18:00
Location: Karamzininranta 4, 00100 Helsinki
My first exhibition with a selection of my food photographs on the gallery walls of Liszt Institute in central Helsinki
Opening times:
- 16-30 September 2022, 10:00 - 18:00 Monday-Friday
- 17-30 November 2022, 10:00 - 18:00 Monday-Friday
- 1-23 December 2022, 10:00 - 18:00 Monday-Friday
Location: Kaisaniemenkatu 10, 00100 Helsinki
My work in real life
Collection of articles & links:
- Uniworld website - Why Uniworld - Photos for Uniworld (multiple food photographs in the gallery)
- Honeymoon Always - Uniworld River Cruise Reviews: What To Expect River Cruising With Uniworld - Photo for Uniworld (photo under paragraph "Uniworld Cruise Food & Drink Review")
- The Sovereign Cruise Club - Uniworld Boutique River Cruises - Photo for Uniworld (photo under paragraph "An Artful Presentation")
- Accent On Travel: Uniworld River Cruises - Photo for Uniworld (right image slider)
- Kehittyvä Elintarvike - Kasvipohjaisia lasten luomuruokia ja -välipaloja - Photo for Green Planet Astronauts
- Blog post: Äänestä Pentiilän Tilaa Vuoden Lähiruokateoksi 2023 - Photo for Penttilän Tila (header image)
- Visit Finland - Sagalaga Design - Photo for Sagalaga design (with pink pastries)
- Visit Finland - Hugon Savusaunat - Photo for Savusaunat.fi
- Ilta Sanomat (6 August 2022) - Maaginen savusauna, jonka läpi virtaa puro ja 7 muuta erikoista ja upeaa saunaa ympäri Suomen - Photo for Savusaunat.fi
- Ilta Sanomat (26 October 2021) - Helsinkiläinen tislaamo avaa 100 000 litran varaston salat yleisölle – ensimmäinen maininta rakennuksesta on 1860-luvulta - Photo: the Helsinki Distilling Company (whiskey cellar)
- Ideal Helsinki (31 May 2021) - Crunch Brunch -herkkuplatterit – ylellisen kaunista herkuttelua - Photo for Crunch Brunch (portrait of Tanja Dragomér)
- Go Saimaa website: Hugon savusaunat - Photo for Savusaunat.fi
Below you can find tear sheets and real-life examples provided by clients & captured at events, public places or other platforms to showcase how my work is used in various media.
Tested by you
- Salt, Wine, Friends - Kladdkaka, Linzer
- Blogtastic Food - Mátrai borzaska (by Holy Whisk)
- Rodica Godlewski - Profiteroles , Semla buns
- Lively Bakery - Torta della Nonna preparation, first slice , Ischler - publication
- Tristan Cuisine - Ostrich steak plating plan, plating
- Of Earth and Ink - Galette with walnut frangipane little hands, happy husband
- Janice Issitt - Galette with walnut frangipane
- Kemendy Heni - Angel's Wings
- Michelle - Black Forest Skillet Brownie