Natural light produces a more ‘realistic’ photo. You don’t need extra equipment such as filters and foam boards and you also get to see exactly what the photo will look like in its final state. Natural lighting can produce more striking images with light and shadows, giving an outdoorsy feel.
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There are many factors that make a great food photograph. But probably the most important would be ‘eye appeal’. This can be very subjective, but overall, the food has to look appetizing.
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Preparation of props and setting depends on what you are shooting. If you are planning a shoot with a dish that has a rustic feel to it, you'll want your props to reflect that. Old wood with grain, dishes and cutlery, which reflects that era and time. If it’s a fresh dish with colour, ( an Asian inspired dish for example) then go for cleaner lines and bright, inviting colours to reflect the story you are trying to tell with your dish.
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Top down, overhead shots give a full perspective of the layout being shot. If you want to capture the intricate details and textures of a certain food then shot straight on or from the front. This shot in particular had to be done quickly, in order to capture the effect of the steam rising from the meat.
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The focus of your shot should be the ‘hero’ of what you are shooting - the main item, which is directly in your field of vision or where your eye focuses. Focusing on the main item will get you a nice ‘depth of field’, which is the background in your shot. In other words, the ‘hero’ will be the sharpest part of the image while the background appears blurred. The ‘hero' of this image, the fork with zucchini spiral pasta is in focus.
Source:Jackie Fraser-Dunfield declared her love for Caribbean cuisine and food photography in the article Pull out a napkin, there’s salivating ahead. Now, she’s sharing her top tips for taking mouthwatering food photos.
