7 Hot Tips to Amp Up Your Food Photography Styling
It doesn’t count whether you are a beginner or are an intermediate-level photographer, these tips will surely help you.
It doesn’t count whether you are a beginner or are an intermediate-level photographer, these tips will surely help you. You can boost ample opportunities to be creative and vibrant. Inspiration from the internet is a reliable source. However, do not blindly pick up the trends, but try something unique.
In the beginning, you will be doubtful while experimenting with new themes and styles, but you will undoubtedly improve your photography, and the pictures will be the proof.
1. Try a different angle
Frankly, only a few angles are meant for food photography, and these are popular in most of the pictures. But you can consciously look for a different angle that will make the food appear tasty and fresh. Some foods can be seen from a certain perspective. So, research and experiment, and find out the best angle for your photos.
2. Use creative props
Props are the mandatory elements in photography. However, sometimes it could clutter the table, and the pictures might look messy. Hence, we suggest you use props consciously.
Glass jars, herbs, fabrics and glasses are some of the popular props and tell us more about the food and its taste. For instance, if you place cilantro besides the dish, we can understand that the recipe has been flavoured with this natural herb. You can provide detail and dimension to your recipe with the help of excellent props.
3. Pick up lighting carefully
Natural light is highly recommended and make sure it is pouring on the dish in the right direction. Light will up-level your art of food photography and styling. It is something the viewers don’t notice when they first look at the photo. So, it is the photographer’s privilege to utilize the lighting elements brilliantly and create magic with it.
A diffuser can be of substantial help to you for spreading the light evenly on the table. Direct sunlight can be intense, and a diffuser helps in creating the desired effect.
4. Choose a beautiful background
Now, let us come to the point. Backgrounds are loved by all food photographers, and you have a variety of options in it. For instance, paper sheets and wood are cool choices. You can also use fabric and linen and have an amazing impact on the dish. For elegant pictures, marble is the best option.
Well, you can experiment with photography background boards created by studios for more enhanced impact. An efficient photography studio will offer you with wonderful designs and solid pieces for your background. You can discuss your requirements and explain what you are precisely looking for. The studio experts will definitely help you in finding the best one.
5. Be simple while choosing crockery and tableware
Though fancy crockery is available in the market easily, it is advisable to use a simple approach. Plain white plates look classy and fit into your budget. Similarly, they give a visual impact on your food. Remember that your food should stand out and not the tableware.
6. Focus on the ‘yummy’ factor of the food
We suggest you be a bit intuitive when it comes to food styling and photography. Watch carefully how your food can look delicious. For instance, an ice-cream’s toppings or the cream should look lip-smacking and not dull.
7. Don’t miss the ‘work-in-process’ pictures
Photographers typically focus on the final food items and ignore the work-in-process shoots. Yes, even the food cooking in the process is worth memory and needs to be captured. So, get a couple of photos when the food is in the process of becoming ready.
Creating interesting food photographs is now exciting with the help of the above tips
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