We share the techniques you need to create
delicious-looking dishes in ten bitesize steps
photography
10
tips for
F
ood photography has surged in popularity
in recent years. Many restaurants now even
encourage diners to take shots, as a picture of
a dish on Instagram that looks good enough to
eat can open the door to potential new customers.
However, in this feature we’re going to focus on the
higher end of food photography, and how you can
offer a more professional result when shooting
images for a blog or commercial client.
To start taking quality food shots, ditch
the smartphone and work with a DSLR or
mirrorless, which will have a larger image
sensor for better noise handling and
cleaner pictures, a wide range
of interchangeable lenses
and better optics for
sharper shots.You may raise a few eyebrows if you decide to pull out
your DSLR at a restaurant though – so why do that when
you can capture great food photos at home? Here we’ll
explain how to choose your kit, set the scene, focus on
the dishes and then edit the images for fine results.
No matter your skill level, it can be a real struggle
to make a bad plate of food look good, so do your
dishes proud by sourcing top ingredients.
Once you’ve digested our tips and shot
images at home, you can then ask local
restaurants if you can shoot their dishes
and hone your skills. By building up
your portfolio of professional food
photos, you’ll be more likely to
get work shooting food as
a vocation. Let’s tuck
into the tips.food
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