HOW TO DO FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY AND STYLING ON A BUDGET

Today, we’re taking a look at food styling. Food styling is the practice of making food look extremely presentable and photogenic.

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Here are our best tips for food styling on a budget as you take on the role of both chef and food photographer.

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Viewers and readers still want to hear how the work you create relates to actual life. Plan your meals and photoshoots together.

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Think of ingredients that can be enjoyed in different forms, preferably sequentially. Bread is a great example.

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One of the most budget-friendly options is to acquire props and tools that are multi-functional.

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The most classic food composition shot is a top-down shot, commonly known as flat lays.

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UPCYCLING EXAMPLE

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HOW TO DO FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY AND STYLING ON A BUDGET

Today, we’re taking a look at food styling. Food styling is the practice of making food look extremely presentable and photogenic.

WHAT IS FOOD STYLING?

Here are our best tips for food styling on a budget as you take on the role of both chef and food photographer.

FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY ON A BUDGET

Viewers and readers still want to hear how the work you create relates to actual life. Plan your meals and photoshoots together.

PLAN YOUR MEALS & PHOTOSHOOTS TOGETHER

Think of ingredients that can be enjoyed in different forms, preferably sequentially. Bread is a great example.

UPCYCLING FOOD AND TREATS

One of the most budget-friendly options is to acquire props and tools that are multi-functional.

MULTI-USE PROPS AND BACKGROUNDS

The most classic food composition shot is a top-down shot, commonly known as flat lays.

PLAYING WITH FOOD COMPOSITION

UPCYCLING EXAMPLE

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