HOW TO SIMPLIFY COMPOSITION IN FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY

Let's experiment with the camera angles for the composition of the images today.

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LEMON CAKE

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The second layer was a lemony creation that was a blend of Cream Cheese with Cool Whip topping.

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TOP DOWN VIEW OF DESSERT

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THE DINER'S VIEW

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This is how a macro view looks like.

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STRAIGHT ON VIEW

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HOW TO SIMPLIFY COMPOSITION IN FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY

Let's experiment with the camera angles for the composition of the images today.

COMPOSITION MADE SIMPLE

LEMON CAKE

This dessert was very easy to make. It's an Angel Food Cake package baked according to the directions.

The second layer was a lemony creation that was a blend of Cream Cheese with Cool Whip topping.

LEMON CAKE

TOP DOWN VIEW OF DESSERT

THE DINER'S VIEW

This is how a macro view looks like.

MACRO VIEW

STRAIGHT ON VIEW

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

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