Food Photography

• 3 types: -packaging- realistic, no change; advertising, use props and special effects; editorial, lighting important
• use bold and vivid colors and contrasting textures
• shot from low perspective
• crop out background, focus on detail
• use minimum focus
• add oil to make food look hot or wet
• not too many props- only used to enhance not distract
• add oil to enhance food and make it look hot and wet
• high or low key mood
• make 2D subject look 3D
• small light sources better= more texture
• use mirrors for light and no shade
• use really short tens or really long one to give different perspective