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Food Photography Tricks to Bring Your Photography to the Next Level

We all know food tastes good, but it’s not always the easiest subject to photograph. I get asked all the time about how I do my food photography and let me tell you, taking good photos doesn’t just happen by pointing and shooting. There’s a lot that goes into it, and these food photography tricks I’m going to share with you can help you really set out on the right foot.

A great photograph doesn’t just happen. You need to think about the details like composition, lighting, styling, etc., and it doesn’t matter if you’re using a big fancy camera and lens, or your iPhone. A good food photo makes you drool just looking at it because it displays the best traits of the food (aka, the subject).

Here, I am sharing some of my top food photography tricks to help you achieve the optimal photo. Happy shooting!

1. Don’t ignore your composition

Tell a story by using your backdrop or setting and props. Make sure that everything looks beautiful and well-rounded. Composition basically means the arrangement of stuff in your photo. A good composition sets the scene for your audience, whether it’s a plate or a single piece of parsley on your dish.

Keep in mind the rule of thirds. The nine-part grid that will help you ace the perfect composition!

One useful tool to keep in mind is the rule of thirds. The rule of thirds is a nine-part grid that you need to imagine over your photo or subject. Your main subject should be either along the lines or at the intersections of your grid. Our eyes are naturally drawn to these points, so it’s good to keep in mind when taking your photos. You use this method to really highlight your dish and tell a story to your readers who are going to potentially be making the dish.