10 tips for food photography
Food photography has surged in popularity in recent years. Many restaurants now even encourage diners to take shots, as a picture of a dish on Instagram that looks good enough to eat can open the door to potential new customers. However, in this feature we’re going to focus on the higher end of food photography, and how you can offer a more professional result when shooting images for a blog or commercial client. To start taking quality food shots, ditch the smartphone and work with a DSLR or mirrorless, which will have a larger image sensor for better noise handling and cleaner pictures, a wide range of interchangeable lenses and better optics for sharper shots.
You may raise a few eyebrows if you decide to pull out your DSLR at a restaurant though – so why do that when you can capture great food photos at home? Here we’ll explain how to choose your kit, set the scene, focus on the dishes and then edit the images for fine results.
No matter your skill level, it can be a real struggle to make a bad plate of food look good, so do your dishes proud by sourcing top ingredients.
Once you’ve digested our tips and shot images at home, you can then ask local restaurants if you can shoot their dishes and hone your skills. By building up your portfolio of professional food photos, you’ll be
