Making White Plate and White Napkins Look Natural in Food Photography
The simplest objects in food photography should be white, but the most complex objects can end up being white too. A white plate can appear blue when placed next to…
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Why Having Too Many Props Hurts Your Food Photo
A spoon. Napkin. Glass. Cutting board. Some herbs. A small pot of sauce. Now your plate is no longer the star. While props can add a polished look to your…
How to Select an Angle for Bowls, Plates, Drinks, and Desserts
What is the first element that needs to be communicated in the dish? That can save the reader from reading a food photo that appears unintuitive. A camera angle isn’t…
Mastering Window Light for Crisper, Better-Lit Food Photos at Home
Nothing dims a dish quite like bad lighting. If the meal looks drab, that’s often not because the recipe, camera or app is lacking; it’s the direction and quality of…