THERE'S more to food photography than meets the eye.
It’s not just about telling people how tasty the next meal is but telling them how beautiful and how perfectly it was made to suit one’s quiet afternoon perhaps while reading a book or maybe having a romantic evening while sharing a meal with a loved one. But how can one achieve that perfect food photo?
Well, first of all, make sure the dish is pretty delicious.
Now that we got that out of the way, here are a few tips to achieve that perfect #foodporn shot.
Let there be light
The answer to great food photos—with just about most shots actually—is the ability to use natural lighting. Taking photos while the sun is up is the best way to go because sunlight is the best natural light one can get. Natural lighting gives your food photo that calm, homecooked vibe. More light also means more vivid colors which gives one the opportunity to play with the colors inside the frame.
Style it up
Simple doesn’t mean plain. It’s not always bad to shake things up because sometimes simple can get boring. Add a few elements for the picture. If it’s coffee, then why not add a few coffee beans on the side just to add a little bit of accessory? Or a simple pretty spoon could do the trick. Just play around and see where creativity leads.
Keep it simple
When taking pictures of food, one must take into consideration that it’s more beautiful when it is simple. Lay off printed plates with flowers or cartoon characters. The best ones for great food photos are clean white (or black) plates, and pair them with neutral backgrounds. It depends on the colors you want to play with. Just make sure that the colors inside your frame are easy to digest just like the food you’re about to eat.
Tell a story
They say a picture speaks a thousand words. That’s why for a great food picture, one’s photo should tell a story too. It can tell people how great one’s day went or what one is currently doing. Just keep in mind that in photos, one shows and tells something without having to say anything more. So for a quiet afternoon, show your viewers what book was paired together with that milk tea or how hard it was to prepare the meal. It will make the photo look more interesting and more memorable for the one taking it too.
With all these things in mind, one can start taking perfect food pictures that will make people drool. Snap perfect shots for the world to see. Have fun snapping away!