Food Photography tips and Tricks:
1) Shoot from a lower angle than you think you should
Shooting your food at a angle lower than 45 degrees will appear to make the food’s thickness and height increase. DO NOT shoot directly above the food, as it is not very dynamic and uninteresting. It can also make the food look “majestic” or “noble” in a sense.
2) Crop in tightly
A tighter crop around the picture gives it a more simplistic look. The tighter you move into a shot, the less there is to distract the emphasis of the food
3) Use a shallow depth of field
The key to cropping right is to get a perfect focus on the object. Different types of focusing can get you different results in your photo. You can reflect it’s appearance nicely just from simply focusing on your subject properly
4) Oiling your food
Putting oil over your food can give it a nice gloss, make older food look fresher, and it can even make the food look hot. BE CAREFUL not to overdo the oil on the food.
5) Don’t over prop
Props in a food photo should enhance the image without distracting the viewer from the main attraction. Any props needed should be appropriate for the theme of the food.
Source of the First Five Tips:
http://www.foodportfolio.com/blog/food_photography/food_photography_tips.html
6) Bring Action and Energy Into the Shot
Props can be extremely helpful when shooting food. It helps enhance foods considered “dull” or “bland” looking. Combine solids and liquids together to help enhance these kinds of foods. I.E: Bread and Melted Cheese
7) Illustrate a Technique
Food can be great for visually explaining a certain photography technique. Use other materials to enhance your food. Be creative!
8) Focus the viewer’s eye
Tools are a very simple way to train the viewer’s eye without it being obvious.
Source of Tips Six, Seven, and Eight:
http://articles.latimes.com/2013/feb/18/news/la-dd-food-photography-101-using-utensils-tools-as-props-20130215
9) Keep your background simple
The simplest background often shows off the food the most. A flashier background may distract the viewer from the subject of interest.
10) Make sure you have lighting
In almost all situations, any source of light will typically enhance the food your are shooting. Use that to your advantage.
