How to Prepare for Your First Client Photo Shoot
Your first client photo shoot may be a prospect that is both exciting and terrifying. The key to successful execution is preparation. Whether you’re shooting on location or in a studio, pulling off a photo shoot involves a lot more than bringing a big camera and tripod. Photography is all about problem solving, so being […]
My Recipe for Stunning Food Photos
There is a saying in the photographic industry that if you can shoot food, you can shoot anything. Food is a notoriously difficult subject, and mastering the art of food photography is a process that takes many years. There is so much to learn, so much to worry about: the gear, the lighting, the composition […]
How to Become a Successful Food Photographer
In some ways, it’s never been easier to become a food photographer. Although photography gear continues to be expensive, even entry level DSLRs are sophisticated enough to get you started professionally. There is no longer a need to purchase and process film, and the democracy of the Internet and social media has made it possible […]
How to Focus for Sharp Macro Food Photos
Macro photography is stunning but it comes with a unique set of challenges. To make beautiful food images with your macro lens, you need to get your subjects in razor-sharp focus. This means optimizing the way you handle focus for your food subjects. Why a Macro Lens is Your Friend As a food and still […]
How to Compose Your Food Photography
Food photography is such a challenge because it involves so many moving parts. You have to worry about lighting, composition, exposure, and the technical elements that are necessary to take a good exposure. All the while, the food is dying on the plate. Each of these factors has the potential to make or break your […]
My Tips for Stunning Flatlays
Thanks to Instagram, overhead shots of food have become incredibly popular. This graphic style is great for flattening depth and getting more elements into a frame. Smartphones have very wide lenses, which means that food shot at a three-quarter angle usually looks like it’s sliding off the table. Shots taken at eye level or from […]
