Photography Gear
What’s New with Capture One 22
After much hype, Capture One 22 rolled out and I’d like to share some of my impressions.There are four main new features this updated version of the software as well as some notable improvements. Keep reading to take a look at a few of these features that are relevant to us as food photographers.
Essentials for a Home Food Photography Studio
You don’t need a lot of gear—or even expensive gear—to produce great food photography. The reality is your skill in using the equipment you have is what’s important. Keep reading to find out what will hold you back…
Tips for Printing Your Food Photos
With the rise of digital photography so few people see their images in print anymore. This is true even for photographers. There is a huge demand for website and social media imagery, yet there is a...
Why You Should Consider LED Continuous Lights
If you've been wanting to make the transition from shooting food with natural light to artificial light, you should consider continuous lights. Shooting with flash is very different from shooting...
My Recipe for Stunning Food Photos
There is a saying in the photographic industry that if you can shoot food, you can shoot anything. Food is a notoriously difficult subject, and mastering the art of food photography is a process...
How to Focus for Sharp Macro Food Photos
Macro photography is stunning but it comes with a unique set of challenges. To make beautiful food images with your macro lens, you need to get your subjects in razor-sharp focus. This means...
My Tips for Stunning Flatlays
Thanks to Instagram, overhead shots of food have become incredibly popular. This graphic style is great for flattening depth and getting more elements into a frame. Smartphones have very wide...
Tips for Shooting Beverages
As a food photographer, you may often get asked to shoot drinks. But photographing beverages requires a bit of a different skill set from photographing food. Some shooters specialize in this, and...
The Gear You Need for a Food Photography Business
Starting a photography business can be very expensive. Even the most basic equipment adds up to a startling large amount of money. Although it’s difficult to not give into gear envy, start with the...
Five Food Photography Tips You Should Know About Improving Your Food Photography
Food photography has a steep learning curve. Not only do you have to learn the artistic elements of composition, you also need to get down the technical side--the science of light and all the...
My Favourite DIY Food Photography Backgrounds
We all know that your choice of food photography backgrounds can have a BIG impact on your photos. Maybe you've purchased expensive professional backgrounds online for this very reason. Whether...
How to Understand Your Camera’s Histogram
In order to properly expose an image, you need to understand how to read a histogram. The LCD screen on the back of your camera doesn't give you an accurate representation of what your pictures...