I am still playing catch up and although I have already shared a few images here and there on facebook, Chef dos Anjos and his restaurant, The Anchor OTR, deserve a full on post!
From our very first conversations about photography for his website (which you can see right here) and marketing materials – what to capture, and ultimately, how to use the images to visually convey the feel, voice, brand, and story of his restaurant – we were completely on the same page.
From the location of his restaurant (across the street from Washington Park) to taking the time to hand select interior accessories and artistic elements that represent his vision, to cooking up beautifully plated and flavorful dishes using the freshest possible ingredients, Derek’s personality is imprinted everywhere.
It was fun hanging out at the restaurant for an afternoon, tasting, photographing, people watching, mingling with his amazing staff and catching the nuances of what makes The Anchor OTR, The Anchor OTR. Below is what I saw.
This gorgeous, artisan crafted glass chandelier was created by artist Ashlie Beal of The Light Factory. You can find her here.
