5 tips on fast food photography

One of my first jobs in photography was taking pictures of food, and even taking pictures for a cookbook. I learned a lot about food design and how to choose the right accessories. If you've ever needed to take food photos or think it's something you might want to try, here are some tips to get you started. Feel free to add your own tips or ask questions.

Food Photography Tips

# 1 - CHOOSE THE MOST FRESH INGREDIENTS

If the skin appears wrinkled, scarred or damaged, take it out and take a new one or tilt it so that you do not see the wrong side. This sounds obvious, but sometimes it is easy to overlook. You often photograph these things very closely, so even the smallest defects will appear. Check it carefully and be relentless when you buy our vegetables.

# 2 - LIGHTING IS EVERYTHING!

The backlight is the key to the texture and makes it attractive. This will also allow the steam to appear in the picture. Steam or smoke will appear prominently when inflamed from behind. Notice how much salad of corn and beans seems more appetizing in the second picture, and the only difference is the angle of light. The one with the light rubbed from behind makes the salad fresh and crisp, the other seems flat and unappealing.

# 3 - KEEP IT SIMPLE

Take out things you do not need Remove distracting things and combine them with a simple plate of food. If the food once cooked is not attractive, show some of it. Brown's soup does not really seem visually stimulating, but if you have to do something, be creative with props and crops, and if in doubt, follow the general rule of "more is less".

# 4 - USE SIMPLE, INCLUDING UNMATCHED INGREDIENTS

Simple dishes, cutlery, etc. and the raw materials are excellent additional accessories. When I took a lot of food photos, I had a cupboard filled with plates, different places and bowls, but only one on each! Cíñete with plates and bowls without imprints so that the food comes out more.

# 5 - SHOW BEFORE AND AFTER PLACE

Displaying the steps of the cooking process, including cutting, in the pot or underway helps people understand the final picture. View a photo before and after cooking or images step by step. It works well for things that do not seem so well cooked.