Published November 17, 2014

A Picture (of Food) is Worth a Thousand Words

While the rest of the country is taking selfies, chefs are trying to get the perfect picture of their cuisine. You might think it’s easy to take delicious-looking pictures of top-notch food, but it’s harder than you think. Here’s how you can get the perfect picture of your signature dish.

First, you’ll need proper lighting. It should be lit so the setting appears natural and you don’t need the camera’s flash function. Using subtle background elements like a glass of wine or a menu will also help to set the mood and highlight the plate. Another trick is to plate the food slightly undercooked. It will continue cooking on the plate, so if you plate it ready-to-serve it might appear overcooked or worse, old by the time you’re ready to snap your photo. If your dish’s main ingredients are muted in color, the dish might look bland in the photo. Consider using a brightly-colored sauce or at the very least a garnish to entice the diner with some appetizing hues. Digital food photography is a great inexpensive marketing tool as long as you know how to do it!

Read the full article here: Mastering the Art of Food Photography
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