COMMON MISTAKES IN FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY YOU CAN AVOID

It's easy for mistakes to happen on set - even for professional photographers.

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Let's review five common food photography mistakes and how you can avoid them.

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Thankfully, beautiful food plating doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Look for vintage neutral plates and cutlery at a thrift store near you.

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This can become more difficult with food items that come in many pieces, such as a set of cookies vs. a slice of cake.

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3. BAD LIGHTING

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Make sure that your baked goods are identifiable in each of your photoshoots.

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5. OVER STYLING PHOTO COMPOSITIONS

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