How I Shoot in Restaurants
As a food photographer, I shoot in restaurants from time to time. My work is studio-focused, but I sometimes get hired by chains or high-end restaurants —particularly those found in hotels. Keep reading to find out more about the gear and workflow I use when shooting for restaurant clients.
The Complete Guide to Layering in Food Photography
Composing for food photography can be a lot more complex than implementing principles like the rule-of-thirds or even the golden ratio. In this post, I’m going to talk about layering, a concept that is used in a variety of design modalities, and can make a powerful visual impact on your photos.
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My Top Tips for Shooting Stunning Beverage Photos
For the longest time, shooting drinks was something that I avoided as much as possible. Managing the reflections in glassware can be one of the biggest challenges that makes photographers shy away from taking beverage photos. However, I found that shooting drinks can in fact be easier and less time consuming than shooting food.
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Four Ways to Use Contrast in Your Food Photography
Contrast is an important principle in composition. When you look at the work of master artists, you’ll notice that a common practice is to place the most relevant subject or element on or near the greatest area of contrast, in order to give it priority. Keep reading to find out 4 ways you can use contrast in your food photography.
The 5 Things I Did Right in My Photography Business
Making mistakes is important and unavoidable aspect of the learning curve. It’s impossible not to make them, and mistakes give us new information about how to go forward so we can succeed.Your mindset it key when experiencing failure. In the spirit of positivity, this post will focus on the five things that I did right in my food photography business in the hopes that it will give you some ideas and inspiration for your own.
Do You Need a Photo Rep?
Since I began working with a photo rep in 2018, I’ve often been asked what it’s like to work with one, and if you really need a photo rep to help you get jobs in food photography. Many photographers dream of being represented by an agent. Someone who’ll take care of the business side of things and bring in the dream clients while they focus on being creative. It’s the brass ring that so many food photographers are reaching for. In this post, I’ll talk about what photo reps do, about my experience working with one, and how to know if you’re ready to start looking for a rep to take you on.
