FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY AND STYLING ON A BUDGET

Today, we’re taking a look at food styling. Here are our best tips for food styling on a budget.

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MULTI-USE PROPS AND BACKGROUNDS

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PLAYING WITH FOOD COMPOSITION

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You might be surprised to find that your viewers might appreciate a properly sectioned blog with additional topics/areas of food.

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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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UPCYCLING EXAMPLE

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