A natural born adventurer, Eric Wolfinger knew from a young age that he was not designed to follow a traditional 9-5 career path. After years of soul searching and experimentation, he’s put in the effort to carve out the job of his dreams: After graduating from college, Wolfinger knew that he had a passion for traveling, cooking, […]
Anyone who’s taken on the hurdle of photographing food can attest to the fact that it’s a deceptively hard task. Getting the perfect shot often takes a certain amount of finesse that doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Luckily, the folks at Mango Street Lab have put together this short tutorial on the fundamentals of food photography: Understand the way […]
Your food photos should be as delectable to the eyes as the dish is to the taste buds. You want to sell that dish—let the aromas, flavors and textures jump out of the image onto the viewer’s mental dinner table. Food photography is something of an art form and takes a lot of time, consideration, […]
The typical formula for good food photography involves tack sharp focus, lots of natural, diffused light, and picture perfect styling. But food photography can go beyond still life. Steve Hansen demonstrates how to capture food photography with motion: The ingredients for this demonstration are used for a traditional dark Mexican mole. They come in all varieties and […]
Modern food photography seems to have been stuck on the “one softbox motif” for quite a while now. And while shooting with a single softbox can get great results, the look is now so ubiquitous that some photographers, including Steve Hansen, believe it’s time to shake things up a bit. Hansen demonstrates how to creatively use a number […]
It’s no secret that food can be one of the trickiest subjects to photograph. What looks delicious on our dinner plates simply doesn’t always translate to our cameras. Often times, photographers tasked with capturing an appetizing meal spend much of their precious time finessing their food and struggling to attain the perfect lighting setup. Luckily, it’s […]
When working in food photography, there is one crucial element that can make or break your photo: the backdrop. This key ingredient can enhance a certain appeal or provide the perfect contrast from your formal dishes. In this insightful tutorial, Utah based food photographer Brooke Lark shows a fun and simple way to create a […]
Due to the precision of each and every little decision, food photography is often considered one of the most challenging forms of photography. While it takes a lot of hard work to look effortless, many photographers wonder what it is that holds them back from reaching compositional perfection. However, with one simple yet powerful styling […]
Ever wonder what it would be like to be a food photographer for a top-end magazine? Spending a week in the life of food photographer Alex Lau might give you a taste of what’s involved. Just beware, you might gain a few pounds just watching it: Food photography is something just about everyone with a […]
Food photography is a passion for Andrew Scrivani because he’s passionate about food. The photographer and director grew up with food as a way of connecting with his family, from cooking together to eating together, and the childhood memories play a part in his work today. His goal is to connect people to their feelings, to bring back […]
