Effective Tips to Take Great Food Photos

You don't need years of practice to perfect your food photography skills to get stunning shots.

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There are all sorts of secrets to take stunning food photos, and I'll share some of my favorite tips for taking great food photos.

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PICK PRETTY FOOD TO PHOTOGRAPH

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As food bloggers many times we are chasing light all through the house. I have a wall of glass at my house that faces east.

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Turn off your overhead lights, that ceiling bulb is a much different temperature than your window light.

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A great food blogger can work with just a white plate and make that meal look gorgeous.

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COLOR MATTERS

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Effective Tips to Take Great Food Photos

You don't need years of practice to perfect your food photography skills to get stunning shots.

TIPS FOR TAKING GREAT FOOD PHOTOS

There are all sorts of secrets to take stunning food photos, and I'll share some of my favorite tips for taking great food photos.

TIPS FOR TAKING GREAT FOOD PHOTOS

PICK PRETTY FOOD TO PHOTOGRAPH

Think of something as simple as fruit. You get oranges, yellows, reds, pinks, and they have so much texture.

As food bloggers many times we are chasing light all through the house. I have a wall of glass at my house that faces east.

Find your best light source.

Turn off your overhead lights, that ceiling bulb is a much different temperature than your window light.

Start with natural light.

A great food blogger can work with just a white plate and make that meal look gorgeous.

START WITH WHITE

COLOR MATTERS

You can find the rest of the article if you swipe up!

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