Pricing Your Food Photography: How Do You Differentiate Yourself?
Last week I was asked to speak on a panel hosted by CAPIC Vancouver–The Canadian Association of Professional Image Creators. I was joined by two other photographers, and the talk was led by Lisa Kaulback of Kaulback Productions. We had a great turnout and it was an exciting evening, with a lot of energy around […]
Tips on Focusing For Food Photography
In still life photography, some photographers prefer to use manual focus. Others prefer autofocus. I use autofocus whenever I can, because my vision in not what it used to be. Sometimes, however, I do need to put on my glasses and switch to manual focus. There is no right or wrong way to focus–just the […]
Why You Need to Learn Artificial Lighting
If you want to shoot on a professional level, you need to learn artificial lighting. Even if you’re a food blogger, learning artificial light will open up a new world to you. Artificial lighting is intimidating, but if you already understand how to use natural light, then you’re already ahead of the game. For me, […]
What’s the Best Camera Angle for Food Photography?
Question: What is the best angle for food photography? Answer: There is no best angle. There is simply the angle that works for the food you’re shooting. There is no all around “best” angle for food photography. The best angle is always the one that brings out the qualities of your subject. What might work very […]
How to Make a Living as a Photographer.
In my previous post, I posed the question, can you still make a living as a photographer? My answer is absolutely yes! I said there is one thing that you need to be doing that will greatly increase your chances of success. That is the topic for today’s post. But first, let’s talk about mindset. As […]
Tips for Natural Light Food Photography
If you’re a food blogger, you’re probably working with natural light. Depending on where you live, you may be struggling to take great photos with the light that’s available. Most of the time you can’t wait for the light to be perfect. It takes a bit of basic physics to understand how light works, and […]
