Tips for food photography?
Started by Jacob DeHart on September 30th 2009 at 11:17pm in Discussions » Photography
Joseph Wilson
October 2nd, 2009
I know this isn't entirely related to cooking or photography, but where do you guys purchase your dinnerware (plates and platters are what I'm looking for, mostly)?
I'm also noticing a trend in white dishes. Why? Do you guys think it photographs better than other colors? Or is it because you think the color of the food, itself, appears "brighter" or "sharper" against white?
EDIT:
Started another thread/topic here: http://www.culinaryculture.com/discussions/Plates_and_Platters_Any_recommendations_45
Please post any responses there. Thanks, and...sorry for not doing this in the first place. ;)
I'm also noticing a trend in white dishes. Why? Do you guys think it photographs better than other colors? Or is it because you think the color of the food, itself, appears "brighter" or "sharper" against white?
EDIT:
Started another thread/topic here: http://www.culinaryculture.com/discussions/Plates_and_Platters_Any_recommendations_45
Please post any responses there. Thanks, and...sorry for not doing this in the first place. ;)
edited October 2nd, 2009
39 days later
Mischa DeHart
November 11th, 2009
I had the amazing opportunity of having a one-on-one photography lesson with Paul! (In this thread.) Here are some of the results:
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Mischa DeHart
November 17th, 2009
I tried to take what I learned from Paul and set up some strobes to photograph dinner tonight. I definitely need to play around more, but I'm super stoked I've learned some basics. (Spicy udon noodles with daikon and broccoli.)
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David (Merms) Mermelstein
November 18th, 2009
Here is an article on getting the most out of your food photography.
http://photojojo.com/content/tips/food-photography-tips
http://photojojo.com/content/tips/food-photography-tips
15 days later
Mischa DeHart
December 4th, 2009
Anyone know where I can find some nice backdrop papers? Or any type of background? I've exhausted every possibility in my house.
32 days later
Erin
January 5th, 2010
I use a Nikon D70 with the basic zoom lens. I'm just learning photography so I haven't quite figured out the right balance for photographing food. I know that you're supposed to use natural lighting. The problem that I am finding is that typically when I cook it's in the evening and the natural sunlight is gone. My pictures tend to have an orangish tint to them? What should I do to fix this? Should I go out to get a light kit like Jacob talked about? Should I use flash, no flash, high shutter speed, low shutter speed, etc? If you know of a website or anything with helpful information, I'd love to have it. Thanks!
8 days later
Jarques Pretorius
January 14th, 2010
Most of the food photography I've seen will have a shallow depth of field. A lens with an aperture of f/1.8 or even f/1.4 will help create that effect.
The two shots below were taken with a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 on my Nikon D90.
The two shots below were taken with a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 on my Nikon D90.
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Neil Burger
January 26th, 2010
I am the opposite of Paul, I stay away from natural light as often as I can, its too unpredictable! I like to set my light in place and know what output I will get. I generally light from left to right, then highlights will appear on the left, leading your eye that way first then off to the right, like reading a book. I use a Canon 5D Mark II, usually I shoot at 105mm at f4. That combination of focal length and fstop is a nice depth of field for a plated entree. Lighting is key, styling is secondary, keep experimenting with lighting until you find something that works. Light it right, and anything will look great. Jacob, drop me an email, we have had this discussion in the past, lets get together sometime and talk!
