Images of food are everyplace. We cannot walk down any major shopping street without being barraged by them from the windows of all the food shops. We open a magazine and there they are again hurtling their mouth watering delights at us.
When you see some of the professional photos of food you may think that you may never be able to take such good pictures but you could surprise yourself. Much of food photography is about technique and tips and tricks.
Light is the King when it comes to photography. When you get it right you get the results and when you mess it up we have all seen the results. Like any other form of still photography taking the time to get the lighting right will pay huge dividends in the results.
Natural light is great for food photos supported by flash bounced off a nearby wall to remove strong 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 pics. 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.
The props that you use with food photography are what can bring it to life. Choose your props carefully. The props are usually what sets an amateur food photo aside from a professional food photography.
Do not skimp on your equipment if you want to do good food photography. Having a top quality SLR camera with a good lens will make all the difference. You must have full control over all the settings - shutter speed - aperture setting - zoom - to be able to create top shots. Using good quality lighting will also pay massive dividends.
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