How to Do Bright + Airy Food Photography (with Artificial Light)
When it comes to food photography styles, bright and airy shots are universally popular. However, this style can be difficult to pull off with artificial light, especially with scenes that have a lot of white in terms of props and backgrounds. Keep reading to find out more!
Tips for Printing Your Food Photos
With the rise of digital photography so few people see their images in print anymore. This is true even for photographers. There is a huge demand for website and social media imagery, yet there is a whole other world where printed photographs are still necessary—such as in magazines and advertising. If you work commercially, you’ll […]
What Type of Photographer Are You?
In this digital age, there is more than one type of food photographer. If you were a food photographer in the days of film, you shot advertising and editorial assignments and were considered a commercial photographer. In that last fifteen years or so, we’ve seen the emergence of the food blogger, influencer, and content creator, […]
10 Tips for Switching to Capture One Pro
A while back, I wrote this post about switching from Lightroom to Capture One. Making this move is not right for everyone. Your choice of RAW editor can depend on a lot of things, such as your workflow preferences, the way you want your photos to look, and the end use of your images. Capture […]
Should You Go to Photography School?
One of the questions that I often get asked is should I go to photography school? The answer to this can be complicated and individual for everyone. It depends on several factors such as financial means, technical ability, and access to well respected and established schools. There are several things you should consider when deciding […]
Setting Up a Home Food Photography Studio: Props and Backgrounds
This is the first post in a series about setting up a home food photography studio. I’ll be talking about gear and lighting for your home studio in upcoming posts. During this time of the Covid-19 pandemic, a home studio is key for food photographers, due to the limited ability to gather for shoots. I’ll […]
