Food photography
Learning to craft and shape light makes a lot of difference to your photography. It can make or break a shot. Proper lighting makes food look appetizing and appealing as it enhances the colors and textures of your food. The direction of the light is also essential in food photography. three main directions of light- Front light: Front light is when the light source is positioned directly in front of the subject, illuminating the subject evenly and reducing the appearance […]
As a photographer and a creative, I have realised that doing everything on our own is not a good idea. Especially when you have time constraints. To lower our expenses and cost of production, we often compromise on the quality and the details in our pictures. It’s always a good idea to delegate work to people who are experts in their field. As creatives, all our frames and requirements are very subjective. What we quote one client based on […]
The main element not in focus- Never forget the key element in your photograph in order to make this right, use composition and lighting to highlight the hero of your photograph. The hero of the photograph doesn’t need to be in the center of the frame, but it should be in focus. You should be able to guide the eye of the audience to the main element. Use the right props to point to the subject or use lighting techniques to […]
1) Use tiles as a backdrop- They are cost-effective and have a consistent texture. 2) Extra food materials- They help tell a story better. Extra food ingredients are necessary for the process shots. Choosing your ingredients well is the first step in food styling. 3) Use tethering- Tethering helps you make the right choices without wasting too much time. It allows you to scrutinise all the components of your image. It makes sure that you are achieving what you have […]
This toolkit is essential for every food stylist. These tools are crucial to style the dishes properly. Tweezers– To pick and adjust your food. It is the most indispensable tool a food stylist requires. I usually use it to place the garnishing and remove some of the food items from my frame. Offset spatula– To style for adjusting whipped cream, frosting, and sometimes ice cream as well. Fake Ice– To use along with ice for your beverage shots. Heating gun– […]
