If you don't know what today is, you really should.
It's National Cheeseburger Day!
But, before we head off to find a delicious burger to celebrate, let's talk food photography.
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Photo: Kyle Mills[/caption]
Food can be a tricky thing to capture well. Along with tying to make any food subject look aesthetically pleasing (which is an art within itself), one has to also consider the typical photography variables: lighting, color, texture, environment, focus, and so on.
Well, we have three tips that are sure to help take your food photography to the next level. First...
Photo: Sander Dalhuisen[/caption]
Adding a human element provides narrative, which can breathe life into a food photography shoot.
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Photo: Dan Gold[/caption]
Don't just capture whatever is on the plate; tell a story whenever possible.
Photo: Alireza Etemadi[/caption]
Get in tight to capture pops of color and contrasting textures. And, as beautifully illustrated above, grab a light source and strategically dress the background and foreground with fresh ingredients. Just like that, one is cookbook shoot ready.
Photo: Pablo Merchan Montes[/caption]
Get that food off the plate and into the air. The photo above does just that and, in turn, provides a modern layer by layer look at an American foodie favorite.
In other words, have fun. And, make a mess if you have too.
Need gear for your next food photo shoot. Shop our Anniversary Sale and save on 1,000's of items.
Photo: Kyle Mills[/caption]
Food can be a tricky thing to capture well. Along with tying to make any food subject look aesthetically pleasing (which is an art within itself), one has to also consider the typical photography variables: lighting, color, texture, environment, focus, and so on.
Well, we have three tips that are sure to help take your food photography to the next level. First...
Tell a Story
[caption id="attachment_5885" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Photo: Sander Dalhuisen[/caption]
Adding a human element provides narrative, which can breathe life into a food photography shoot.
[caption id="attachment_5883" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Photo: Dan Gold[/caption]
Don't just capture whatever is on the plate; tell a story whenever possible.
Get Up Close
[caption id="attachment_5884" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Photo: Alireza Etemadi[/caption]
Get in tight to capture pops of color and contrasting textures. And, as beautifully illustrated above, grab a light source and strategically dress the background and foreground with fresh ingredients. Just like that, one is cookbook shoot ready.
Lastly, Play With Your Food
[caption id="attachment_5881" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Photo: Pablo Merchan Montes[/caption]
Get that food off the plate and into the air. The photo above does just that and, in turn, provides a modern layer by layer look at an American foodie favorite.
In other words, have fun. And, make a mess if you have too.
Need gear for your next food photo shoot. Shop our Anniversary Sale and save on 1,000's of items.
