Food photography is a continuous learning journey. Despite being a food writer for more than 8 years, I am still learning how to create better food images everyday for my readers and social media followers. Here are some useful tips if you are looking to start your food photography journey!1) It Is All About LightingIt may sound obvious, but this is probably rule number one for me. Lighting affects your image, and having a good dose of bright natural light beats shooting a dish in warm, dim lighting. One of the accessory I always have with me if I know I am going to shoot in the evening or in a dim restaurant is an external light. A Sea Urchin Pudding Dish Taken With An External Light 2) Background Matters Your focus may be on a dish, but every aspect from the utensils to the colour of the table matters as it affects the contrast of the final image. For food photography at home, one of the most useful must have for me is the photo studio background where you can literally choose from various backgrounds to work on your image. My base pick is to at least own a [...]
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