This is a study of an inanimate object, such as a vase of flowers or bowl of fruit. You’ll need: A source of light (a window is good) A subject. I suggest a nicely arranged bowl of fruit. Camera Setup Mode: Aperture Priority (often shown as Av on the mode wheel) ISO: 100 or so […]
The rise of minimalist cooking is changing the art of food photography. The following is a look at some of the techniques adopted by photographers to capture the simplicity and the spirit of this modern cuisine. Whether it is because of the recession or a genuine desire to downsize and simplify, minimalist cooking has become […]
Food photography means business. The photos that you take must be able to invoke hunger – the ultimate goal is to make the viewers’ mouth water. Taking such photos is not an easy job, but it’s nothing near impossible either. In this video, photographer Thomas Manning from Epic Light Media shares some tips and tricks […]
Food photography is something you can do from the comfort of your home. This means, even if you’re stuck indoors, you can still get creative with food photography. You’ll just need to think outside of the box. For instance, in this video, team B&H shows you how you can combine landscape photography and food photography, […]
Of the many misconceptions about photography, a common one is people thinking that only expensive cameras can produce better results. Expensive cameras may be built better and have extra features, but there usually is not such a bit difference when it comes to image quality. That is to say that regardless of what kind of […]
We’ve all been there. Sitting in a dark, corner table of a fantastic restaurant, wishing that we had more light, so we didn’t have to use that terrible built-in flash. Perhaps the meal was one of the best we’ve ever eaten and the one thing that would have made it better is gorgeous photos to […]
In order to keep the viewer engaged with the main subject in the photo, one approach that a photographer can take is to play with light and shadows. By illuminating the main subject and by keeping the rest of the scenario under shadow to give a dark and moody look, a photographer can direct the […]
Do you ever feel that no matter how much effort you put into your food photography, the results are not up to the mark? You may not realize it, but there could be something that you’re not doing right. Or maybe, it might be that your understanding of certain concepts is not yet 100%. In […]
Like with any other type of photography, the backdrop of your image plays a crucial role when photographing food. Besides adding aesthetic value, the background also helps to draw attention to the food and highlight any specialties. This is why you’ll find professional food photographers investing a good deal in to finding the perfect backdrop. […]
Your choice of background plays a crucial role when it comes to product photography. As the images will primarily be used for marketing the products, it becomes vital that the background is pleasing and that it complements the product well. This notion is equally applicable to food photography as well. This is why you’ll find […]
