15 (APPETIZING) FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY IMAGES TO INSPIRE YOU

15 (APPETIZING) FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY IMAGES TO INSPIRE YOU

Photography is many things. It is technique, it is light, it is composition, it is a lot of theory, many doubts, many consultations with books, websites and forums. But above all else, photography is lots and lots of practice spiced up with a touch of inspiration . All this mixed results in a highly prepared photographer or photographer ?

If we talk about gastronomic theory, you have this complete guide to help you work, but if we talk about inspiration, I hope this article will encourage you to put all that theory into practice, all those tips and ideas that are on your mind. Go for it.

1. THE VERTICAL FORMAT

It is a format widely used in culinary photography, as it allows you to better focus attention on the main subject.

Work the vertical format

2. THE IMPORTANCE OF DETAILS

In food photography, nothing is left to chance , and everything must be artistically justified. Take care of the details with rigor and you will have great results.

Take care of every last detail

3. DO NOT PUT LIMITS ON YOUR CREATIVITY

All that photography that you can prepare, think about and design, demands something more from you and your creative part than what happens spontaneously before your eyes (documentary photography, for example). That is why being creative, trying new compositions, materials, textures, becomes one more ingredient in culinary photography.

Be Creative / a

4. PRACTICE WITH DIFFERENT POINTS OF VIEW

The overhead format (completely from above, like the one in this image), 45º angles or the “normal” point of view are some of the most used in culinary photography.

Practice with different points of view

5. THE FOOD MUST LOOK APPETIZING ?

While it may not always be the case, many times your food photography will be based on finished dishes. It is very important that, above all, the dish appears appetizing and in good condition . Speed is, therefore, an essential requirement when photographing these types of scenes, since many foods perish quickly ( photographically speaking) and lose their initial freshness in a matter of minutes.

The food should look appetizing

6. WORK THE TEXTURES

It is true that we eat by sight, right? Sight is a sense that allows us to assess whether or not a food is in good condition, it allows us to guess the flavor or texture that it will have in our mouth. That is why it is so important to take care of the appearance of what we are going to photograph. In food photography, texture is therefore one of the most important elements to consider. It is normally achieved with a side light scheme .

Work the textures of food

7. THE IMPORTANCE OF DEPTH OF FIELD

The depth of field is the focused area of our image. It is achieved through the opening of the diaphragm ; the larger the aperture, the smaller the depth of field will be and vice versa, the smaller the aperture, the greater it will be. The depth of field helps us focus attention on a specific point in the image and is widely used in culinary photography.

The depth of field will help you to highlight certain areas of the dish

8. PAY ATTENTION TO WHITE BALANCE

To prevent the image from acquiring unwanted tones that could turn the image into something unreal or not very photogenic, it is best to work with a manual white balance or to check at all times that your camera is correctly interpreting the tones of the image. light ahead.

Pay attention to white balance

9. USE DIFFERENT MATERIALS AS THE BOTTOM OF YOUR DISHES

The woods are very photogenic, since they give us texture and a natural air that goes well with the photography of natural products. Always try that the color of it helps you to highlight the elements that appear in the image as in the example photo.

Use different materials as the background of your photos

10. PHOTOGRAPH THE INGREDIENTS

Another way of presenting a dish is through its ingredients, not only the final result is what counts, but also the entire process.

Photograph the ingredients

11. WORK THE PRESENTATION

The final presentation of the dish is the definitive image of the series. It should not only look appetizing but also visually pretty.

Work the final presentation

12. TAKE CARE OF THE COMPOSITION

Negative space and the rule of thirds can be of great help in this type of photography.

work the composition

13. APPLY EVERYTHING LEARNED

Food photography, due to the relatively little logistical preparation necessary, because you can practice it at home, calmly, and as many times as necessary, allows you to put into practice all kinds of techniques. In this case , smoke photography , but you can practice movement, macro photography, different light intensities, whatever you can think of ?

apply everything learned

14. HIGH SPEED PHOTOGRAPHY

Ice cubes falling into a glass, drops of water splashing on a surface, fruits falling into a liquid... All of this (and whatever you can think of) can be a good way to find a fantastic image.

High speed

15. GOOD LIGHTING IS EVERYTHING

Whether your style is lighter or darker, the lighting in any of them is basic and the key to a good result.

Good lighting is everything

Starving? Well, hunger will have to wait a bit, because first we want a good series of culinary photos for your personal book ;-). I hope this article has really inspired you to dare to work and practice this type of photography. If so, don't forget to share it so someone else can benefit from it.

Oh, and be very careful, this will get you hooked! ?

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