Food photography tips for bloggers

Food PR and food photography have recently gained popularity. 

In addition to posting quality content, I’ve learned that awesome food photography draws in a crowd– and makes them stay! Bad food photos are a turn off and I write this

knowing I have some poor shots on my website. I learn and try to improve with every single photo shoot. Sometimes I reshoot old recipes for fun if I make the goodie again, but I like to leave a few old photos up to remind myself that food photography is a learning journey.

Ready to improve your food photography? In no particular order divided up into Food Photography Tips, Lighting Tips, Photography Hacks, Propping & Styling, Creative Mindset.

We’re all at different stages of our food photography journey and we’ve all had amazing

advice from people who’ve walked the walk before us

This list involves tips food photographers to take better pics of food.

1. Experiment With Different Heights

Experiment with height and creating different levels.Use a cutting board to raise up some of your scene.

2. Absorb Beautiful Imagery

Continually look at good food photography.

3. Look At Your Shadows

Look at your shadows. Shadows tell you what the light is doing.

4. Always Side, Back or Top Light

Always back, side or top light. Don’t have the light source coming from the same angle

or direction as the camera.

5. Artificial Light Can Be Your Best Friend

Using artificial light can make beautiful food photography possible at any time of day and in any conditions. It is consistent, predictable and always there for you even if it is pitch black outside.

6. Colour is Most Important

Talking about food photography I would say that colour is the most important to me.The food is all about colour and even when the dish itself does not have a powerful one, I like to add it with props and surfaces.