Food Styling for Photographers

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Contents

Disclaimer v
About the Authors xiii
Acknowledgments xvii
Preface xix

Chapter  Introduction to Food Styling 1
A Few Rules for Food Styling: 3
Have a Plan 4
Be Prepared 5
Shop Wisely 6
Looking for a Hero 6
Tools of the Trade: Assembling Your Food Styling Kit 8
Basic Kit Components 8
Equipment Often Used for Food Styling 10
Supplies Often Used in Food Styling 11

Chapter  Sets and Settings 15
Basics to Consider When Planning Food Photography 16
What’s the Point of the Shot? 16
How to Make Food Pop in the Image 18
Tips for Choosing Sets and Surfaces for Food Photography 18
Table Setting Tips 21
Working Fabric on the Set 22