How to Shoot Food Photography

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So, I hear you want to learn about Food Photography! You’ve come to the right place. I have been shooting & styling beautiful food for years. Helping new food bloggers learn the basics is my passion!

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If it excites me, there is a good chance it will make a good photograph. ~Ansel Adams

6 Fast Rules For Food Photography

01 Invest in the best new or used camera & lens you can. 02 Think about your light sources. 03 Use fresh ingredients with bright colors 04 Buy a small amount of props, like plates & linens 05 Use editing tools, like Lightroom 06 Find your Community Green Bulb Green Sun Green Bag Length Comparison Curved Scissors Green Sunlight Learn More

Find a Camera that Works for You!

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Lighting as a Tool

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Fresh Ingredients = Vibrant Color 03 Color is a big part of taking a MEH photograph, to a WOW photograph. Color + Light translate the "yum factor" to the viewer. Learn more

Food Photography Props

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Editing Software

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Find Your Photography Community

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Learn More with Me!

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How to Shoot Food Photography

So, I hear you want to learn about Food Photography! You’ve come to the right place. I have been shooting & styling beautiful food for years. Helping new food bloggers learn the basics is my passion!

Let’s get started!

If it excites me, there is a good chance it will make a good photograph. ~Ansel Adams

6 Fast Rules For Food Photography

Find a Camera that Works for You!

Lighting as a Tool

Learn More

Food Photography Props

Read More

Editing Software

See Photos

Find Your Photography Community

Learn More with Me!

Jessie-Sierra Ross