1. Get the right kit: you can use DSLR camera, as the quality is good.
2. Try not to use a flash: as the flash will flatten the food dishes.
3. Always carry a tripod: this to make sure that the images do not have any unwanted blur. Any exposure longer than 1/60 of a second could really do with a tripod.
4. Choose props carefully: the viewer may only notice them on a subconscious level, but the choice of table cloth, plate and cutlery all subtly contribute to the mood and success of your shot.
5. Find the best angle: some foods may look better photographed from a higher angle, but then other foods (such as tiered cakes) need to be photographed from a lower angle.
6. Trust your instincts when a composition isn't working: if you don't feel the composition is working then it probably isn't, break down the set and start again and approach it with a different angle or idea.
7. Don't let the food sit around for too long: the longer the food is out, the more tired and unappetising it looks.
8. Honour the accident: a bit of mess adds charm and can make a recipe more approachable to the viewer.
9. Give it a spritz: misty sprays of water on fruit and veg make them look as though they have been freshly plucked and gives them the look of life.
10. Be prepared: carry around some props wherever you go, as you might come across a wild strawberry (for example) and would need props to put it on and photograph it.
Alastair Hendy
Alastair Hendy
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