Photo: Ivan Samkov

How do you do food photography at home?

Get the right kit. It's a myth that you need a super-wow camera to take nice food photographs. ... Try not to use a flash. ... Always carry a tripod. ... Choose props carefully. ... Find the best angle. ... Don't let the food sit around for too long. ... Honour the accident. ... Give it a spritz. More items...

bbcgoodfood.com - How to photograph food | BBC Good Food

What foods to avoid if you have a compromised immune system?

If you have low immunity, you should not eat: raw or undercooked meat, including poultry, fish or shellfish. raw or undercooked eggs. foods...

Last updated Mar 14, 2021

What should not be eaten with milk?

Egg, meat, and fish Avoid eating fish and all types of meat with milk, as it could lead to heaviness and digestive issues. Jun 24, 2021

Last updated Dec 25, 2019

Traditional “juice” activates 24/7 fat-burning

A scrumptious morning smoothy based on the diets of among the healthiest, longest-living hamlet in the world.

Learn More »

Promotion

Poor light is just one of those things. Having said that, there's nothing worse than getting the composition spot on, only to discover when you get home that camera shake has rendered your shot a grim, blurry affair. If you're using a DSLR, any exposure longer than a 1/60 of a second could really do with the aid of a tripod. Camera-mounted flashes are pretty much off-limits for food photographers; pouring in light front-on will flatten your dish and dispel any delicate natural shadows that were present beforehand. Unless you have access to specialist studio lighting equipment, your best bet is to… It's a myth that you need a super-wow camera to take nice food photographs. Entry-level DSLRs are quite reasonably priced these days and if you're shooting for a blog, the picture quality will be more than adequate. It's worth investing in a nice lens if you're feeling flush, but I honestly think it's how you apply the technology you have that really matters.

4. Choose props carefully

While your viewer may only acknowledge them on a subconscious level, the choice of tablecloth/surface, plate and cutlery all subtly contribute to the mood and success of your shot.

5. Find the best angle

Certain recipes have a strong graphic identity and will look striking when photographed from directly above, while other subjects (tiered cakes being a good example) often need to be shot from a lower angle. Try to get your composition in place in advance so that you can concentrate on the food when it's ready to photograph; you don't really want to be worrying about glassware, cutlery and napkin placement when the dish is ready.6. Trust your instincts when a composition isn't working

More like this

If it doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. Break the set down and start again; you'll probably bring in a few elements from your previous composition, but often it's good to re-approach an idea from a different angle.

7. Don't let the food sit around for too long

What two foods make high risk?

High-risk foods / potentially hazardous foods are foods that are: neutral acidity (pH over 4.5 or “mild acids”) high in starch or protein. Jul 26,...

Last updated Oct 28, 2018

What is the quickest unhealthiest way to lose weight?

Unhealthy ways to lose weight Skipping meals. Skipping meals is not an effective way to lose weight. ... Cutting out certain food groups. ... Only...

Last updated Nov 16, 2019

Weird “juice ritual” removes 65lbs in weeks

A potent powdered supplement, based on the diets of among the healthiest, longest-living hamlet in the world.

Learn More »

Promotion

Many herbs and salad leaves (coriander being a perennial offender) whither at the mere sight of a camera; the longer your dish hangs around, the more it starts to look tired and un-appetizing. Food like meat begins to dry out quickly on set and will benefit from a light brush of oil, but be careful not to overdo it otherwise it'll start to look greasy.

8. Honour the accident

If you're taking a slice from a cake and a few crumbs fall onto the tabletop, have a quick look through the lens - it might be worth leaving them there. A bit of mess adds charm and can make a recipe more approachable to the viewer; sometimes rigid perfection makes the prospect of re-creating a dish oneself feel like a daunting one.

9. Give it a spritz

When taking still-life pictures of fruit & veg a few misty bursts of water with an atomizer (Muji have a good selection) can transform a shot. Subjects that looked a bit lifeless will appear as if they've been plucked from a crisp, dewy garden.

10. Be prepared

As odd as it may sound, I always have a few props rattling around in my bag wherever I go. From a distance it may sound like there's a one man band approaching, but there's always the chance you're going to stumble across the juiciest wild strawberries you've ever seen down a quiet lane and need something at hand to photograph them in. Get inspired by flicking through some of Stuart's photography, or go one step further and try your hand at writing a recipe following our professional tips.

bbcgoodfood.com - How to photograph food | BBC Good Food

Can fasting heal your gut?

Initial evidence suggests that intermittent fasting may benefit your gut health, particularly by increasing the diversity of your gut microbiome...

Last updated May 3, 2021

How long does it take for beet juice to give you energy?

Recovery from exercise is significantly improved too. This 2014 study concluded that the time to exhaustion during exercise is improved through...

Last updated Jul 2, 2022

Traditional “juice” activates 24/7 fat-burning

A scrumptious morning smoothy based on the diets of among the healthiest, longest-living hamlet in the world.

Learn More »

Promotion

Does sweating burn belly fat?

While sweating doesn't burn fat, the internal cooling process is a sign that you're burning calories. “The main reason we sweat during a workout is...

Last updated Jun 4, 2022

Strange purple cocktail removes 2.7lbs every 4 days

This effective juice jolts the metabolism, boosts energy and burns fat all day.

Learn More »

Promotion

Does vitamin C make you gain weight?

It does not cause weight gain, but vitamin C catalyzes fat molecules for energy production. Too little vitamin C can increase fat stores and...

Last updated Jun 11, 2021