Food Photography

Move Your Light Behind the Subject — The Simple Shift That Makes Photos Look Expensive
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Move Your Light Behind the Subject — The Simple Shift That Makes Photos Look Expensive

Every Sunday morning I take a photo walk through my neighborhood in Seattle, and I can tell you from years of doing it: most of the difference between a mediocre shot and a compelling one isn’t the camera, the subject, or even the composition. It’s where the light is coming from. I spent an embarrassing amount of time early in my career placing lights directly in front of subjects and wondering why my photos looked flat and lifeless.

How to Photograph Food Like a Professional
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How to Photograph Food Like a Professional

Scroll through Instagram and you’ll see thousands of food photos. Most of them look the same and none of them make you hungry. Professional food photography stands apart because it considers light, composition, and styling in ways that casual snapshots don’t. You don’t need a professional studio for great food photos. You need a window, some basic props, and an understanding of what makes food look appetizing. Lighting: The Window Is Your Studio Natural window light is the standard for food photography.