HOW TO TAKE BEAUTIFUL FOOD PHOTOS

Food can be finicky, difficult to capture in all its glory -- the colors, the smells, the textures, and tastes.

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Don't worry; you don't need years of practice to perfect your food photography skills to get stunning shots.

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Learn where your light comes in at your house. As food bloggers many times we are chasing light all through the house.

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I always have everyone learn with natural light first. Don't use the flash in your camera, ever.

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PICK PRETTY FOOD TO PHOTOGRAPH

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REFLECTORS AND DIFFUSERS: I mostly use inexpensive foam boards to bounce light back onto the plate.

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TRIPOD: Where are my flat lay people? You know who you are. For this setup, you are going to need an arm for the tripod.

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

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