Food pics
We are smothered by food photos everyday but we stop seeing it after a while. But maybe that’s why we love food – because we see it subconsciously everywhere!
When you see some of the professional pics of food you may think that you may never be able to take such good photographs but you could surprise yourself. Much of food picture taking is about technique and tips and tricks.
As we all know – light is King in the world of photography. Getting the lighting right is always the number one concern. Take time to make sure your have plenty of light.
Natural light is great for food picture taking supported by flash bounced off a nearby wall to remove hard shadows can work wonders.
If you have to take a lot of food pics then invest in buying or making a light box or tent. This is simply an enclosed area that is lit externally through diffused walls in the tent/box.
Slow shutter speed is what you need when you are working with food picture taking. Mount your camera on a sturdy tripod and remember to use a shutter release cable so you do not move the camera. The slightest movement will create horrible blurring.
Choose your props very carefully to suit the end results that you are looking for. The props will make or break your photos. It’s usually the props that set an amateur pic aside from a pro shot.
Use professional equipment when you do food photography and you will see the results. Using good quality lighting and a high quality camera are the main equipment your will need. You have to use a SLR camera with food photography if you want to get the best results. You will need to be able to zoom in and control the shutter and aperture settings to capture the full depth of the image.
