If ever you have a genuine recipe in mind, a fusion spin you can combine with an existing ingredients, and a great culinary skill then you really should commence a food blog site. If you already have your food blog yet the expected turnout of people ensuing you is below your target then the next step is to learn how to take photos of food to make them look good enough and vibrant to devour. Being an amateur food photographer myself, I want to reveal to you what I have mastered to date.
The photos of food I've taken before were actually dull and average compared to the awesome ones all the other food blogs have. I immediately found that committing time to obtain photography information is without a doubt important if you would like your food blog, or perhaps any kind of weblog for instance, to succeed. That information for me was basically the solution to my bland looking food pictures. A helpful fellow blog writer suggested that I need to find some ideal lighting effects. This small component of photography proved to be everything.
I also found out that you do not need to have expensive photography equipment, even though I really do admit some could give you an edge if you aren't interested in the technical stuff of photo taking. The camera I am using right now is not that expensive but it comes with numerous options you could take advantage of to make the resulting picture meet your needs. The options only work as good as your source of light. If you have an opened window close to the cooking area then you're ready. It also means you need to cook mostly in the morning as you cannot afford to miss that light.
Some other more skilled photographers reflect light off the source so the food would look defined with no shadows. Even so, I think that smooth shadows around the sides of food could provide the image a nice and homely effect. It is definitely the right solution in case your area of expertise is home-made meals. You could still go with the professional approach without going broke. What you will need is going to be a large white cardboard to mirror the light so that you can toy with the placement of the cardboard together with the food from the light source.
The surface and the plate can increase interesting depth hence choose these details cautiously. This is without a doubt the good advice I dismissed to begin with yet then I realized exactly how using the right plate significantly alters the finished picture. The surface or table which you prefer to place food on is just as important. If ever you really want an old-fashioned look then wooden benches or tables are wonderful.
Bear in mind that the background surface should give a very good contrast to your food so it will not appear to be overpowered. Obtaining the right elements, angles, along with means of light in your house can turn out to be challenging at the start. The wisdom to keep in mind is that if ever you're not enjoying taking photos, then that would also show on print.
If you have an original recipe in mind, a fusion twist you can add to an existing formula, and a decent culinary skill then you should start a food blog. If you already have your food blog but the expected turnout of people following you is below your expectation then the next step is to learn how to take photos of food to make them look vibrant and good enough to eat. As an amateur food photographer myself, let me share with you what I've learned so far.
The pictures of food I've taken before were dull and average compared to the amazing ones other food blogs have. I soon discovered that investing time to absorb photography information is necessary if you want your food blog, or any type of blog for that matter, to take off. That information for me was the answer to my bland looking food photos. A helpful fellow blogger suggested I find some ideal lighting. This little aspect of photography proved to be everything.
I also learned that you don't need expensive photography equipment, although I do admit some can give you an edge if you're not into the technical stuff of picture taking. The camera I'm now using isn't that expensive but it has various settings you can explore to make the resulting photo work for you. The settings only work as good as your source of light. If you have an open window near the kitchen then you're set. It also means you have to cook mostly in the morning since you can't afford to lose that light.
Other more experienced photographers reflect light off the source so the food will appear defined without any shadows. However, I believe that soft shadows around the edges of food can give the photo a nice and homely feel. This is the perfect approach if your specialty is home cooked meals. You can still go with the professional approach without breaking the bank. All you'll need is a large white cardboard to reflect the light so you can experiment with the placement of the cardboard and the food from the light source.
The plate and the surface can add depth so choose these things carefully. This is the advice I ignored at first but then I realized how using the right plate dramatically changes the resulting photo. The surface or table that you plan to place food on is just as important. If you want a rustic look then wooden benches or tables are perfect.
Keep in mind that the background surface should provide a good contrast to the food so it won't appear overpowered. Finding the right elements, angles, and sources of light in your house at first can prove to be challenging. The lesson to keep in mind is that if you're not enjoying taking photos, then that will also translate on print.
The photos of food I've taken before were actually dull and average compared to the awesome ones all the other food blogs have. I immediately found that committing time to obtain photography information is without a doubt important if you would like your food blog, or perhaps any kind of weblog for instance, to succeed. That information for me was basically the solution to my bland looking food pictures. A helpful fellow blog writer suggested that I need to find some ideal lighting effects. This small component of photography proved to be everything.
I also found out that you do not need to have expensive photography equipment, even though I really do admit some could give you an edge if you aren't interested in the technical stuff of photo taking. The camera I am using right now is not that expensive but it comes with numerous options you could take advantage of to make the resulting picture meet your needs. The options only work as good as your source of light. If you have an opened window close to the cooking area then you're ready. It also means you need to cook mostly in the morning as you cannot afford to miss that light.
Some other more skilled photographers reflect light off the source so the food would look defined with no shadows. Even so, I think that smooth shadows around the sides of food could provide the image a nice and homely effect. It is definitely the right solution in case your area of expertise is home-made meals. You could still go with the professional approach without going broke. What you will need is going to be a large white cardboard to mirror the light so that you can toy with the placement of the cardboard together with the food from the light source.
The surface and the plate can increase interesting depth hence choose these details cautiously. This is without a doubt the good advice I dismissed to begin with yet then I realized exactly how using the right plate significantly alters the finished picture. The surface or table which you prefer to place food on is just as important. If ever you really want an old-fashioned look then wooden benches or tables are wonderful.
Bear in mind that the background surface should give a very good contrast to your food so it will not appear to be overpowered. Obtaining the right elements, angles, along with means of light in your house can turn out to be challenging at the start. The wisdom to keep in mind is that if ever you're not enjoying taking photos, then that would also show on print.
If you have an original recipe in mind, a fusion twist you can add to an existing formula, and a decent culinary skill then you should start a food blog. If you already have your food blog but the expected turnout of people following you is below your expectation then the next step is to learn how to take photos of food to make them look vibrant and good enough to eat. As an amateur food photographer myself, let me share with you what I've learned so far.
The pictures of food I've taken before were dull and average compared to the amazing ones other food blogs have. I soon discovered that investing time to absorb photography information is necessary if you want your food blog, or any type of blog for that matter, to take off. That information for me was the answer to my bland looking food photos. A helpful fellow blogger suggested I find some ideal lighting. This little aspect of photography proved to be everything.
I also learned that you don't need expensive photography equipment, although I do admit some can give you an edge if you're not into the technical stuff of picture taking. The camera I'm now using isn't that expensive but it has various settings you can explore to make the resulting photo work for you. The settings only work as good as your source of light. If you have an open window near the kitchen then you're set. It also means you have to cook mostly in the morning since you can't afford to lose that light.
Other more experienced photographers reflect light off the source so the food will appear defined without any shadows. However, I believe that soft shadows around the edges of food can give the photo a nice and homely feel. This is the perfect approach if your specialty is home cooked meals. You can still go with the professional approach without breaking the bank. All you'll need is a large white cardboard to reflect the light so you can experiment with the placement of the cardboard and the food from the light source.
The plate and the surface can add depth so choose these things carefully. This is the advice I ignored at first but then I realized how using the right plate dramatically changes the resulting photo. The surface or table that you plan to place food on is just as important. If you want a rustic look then wooden benches or tables are perfect.
Keep in mind that the background surface should provide a good contrast to the food so it won't appear overpowered. Finding the right elements, angles, and sources of light in your house at first can prove to be challenging. The lesson to keep in mind is that if you're not enjoying taking photos, then that will also translate on print.
About the Author:
Al is a writer for 'The Pickshack Blog', a blog site that will explain to you the fundamentals of photography. If you're looking for a few tips onhow to take photos then you ought to check out The Pickshack Blog.
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