TIPS FOR BEAUTIFUL FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY WITH YOUR PHONE

The food we eat is a daily part of our lives. And with these 7 tips, you’ll be able to create mouthwatering food pictures in no time!

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This helps make our pictures more balanced looking. With this grid, your camera is set up into thirds.

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Strategically placing the focal point of your camera on the main subject draws your viewer's eye to where you want.

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Be sure to wipe it down before photographing any of your meals. Try not to touch it again until after you have taken all of your shots.

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Try to get closer to your subject. I like to make sure I also stand back a bit to make room for cropping the picture.

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SHOOT IN RAW

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TIPS FOR BEAUTIFUL FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY WITH YOUR PHONE

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The food we eat is a daily part of our lives. And with these 7 tips, you’ll be able to create mouthwatering food pictures in no time!

TIPS FOR BEAUTIFUL FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY

This helps make our pictures more balanced looking. With this grid, your camera is set up into thirds.

TURN ON THE GRID LINES

Strategically placing the focal point of your camera on the main subject draws your viewer's eye to where you want.

TAP ON THE MAIN SUBJECT TO FOCUS

Be sure to wipe it down before photographing any of your meals. Try not to touch it again until after you have taken all of your shots.

CLEAN THE LENS ON YOUR SMARTPHONE

Try to get closer to your subject. I like to make sure I also stand back a bit to make room for cropping the picture.

GET CLOSER INSTEAD OF ZOOMING IN

SHOOT IN RAW

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