Photographing food so that it looks good is in the right light and captures the essence of the dish while showing a relevant background can sometimes be tricky and some dishes will just never look right. Dishes with contrast such as stews and ragouts are particularly difficult to show in an appetizing way. By considering the following tips and hints you may be able to avoid some common mistakes and hopefully improve the final product of the photo to a level where you can freely share your food photos with friends and other food lovers.
| Channel | Publish Date | Thumbnail & View Count | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
 PHOOD | 2022-09-08 12:18:59 |  506 Views |
Quick and Easy Tips to Improve Your Food Photography
The right background can add so much to a photo.
This is perhaps the most important factor when shooting still life images such as food. Choose a well-lit location such as a window with indirect light. You can diffuse the light coming from a certain direction with white curtains or blinds. Professional photographers can create “daylight” with their lighting equipment. If your camera has a rotating flash bouncing extra light off the ceiling or wall will help control shadows. Trying to photograph a dish with the flash pointed directly at the subject will often result in shadows and the food itself will often appear flat. Wet or shiny areas on the food can reflect and create “sparkle” areas that are undesirable.
Choose a suitable angle for your photo
