Shooting skills of kitchen utensils 1
Kitchen utensils are usually commodities with smooth surfaces, such as gold and silver utensils, porcelain, lacquerware, electroplated products, etc. Their surfaces are as smooth as mirrors, and they have strong one-way reflection ability. When direct light is focused on the surfaces of such commodities, it will produce strong refraction. Therefore, when shooting this kind of goods, first, we should use soft scattered light for lighting, and second, we can adopt indirect lighting method, that is, the light acts on the reflector or other objects with reflective ability, and the reflected light illuminates the goods to get a soft lighting effect.
It is important to control the illumination light when shooting a knife, because the knife body is very smooth and reflective, and it is easy to shoot the images of the photographer and the surrounding environment. Therefore, when shooting metal tableware, a large soft mask is very useful.
using a large soft box can avoid the refraction of the messy environment
When shooting the cutter, you can consider using a dark background, which can form a strong contrast with the cutter and also reflect the sharpness of the cutter.
choose a clean background paper, without any sundries, and always keep the picture clean and tidy. Put the cleaned tool on it and shape the tool according to your own intention.
choose a clean background to prepare for shooting
pose the cutter according to your own intention
after posing the cutter, place a large-area soft box on the upper side, back and side of the cutter, and the soft box will illuminate at a 45-degree angle (note that the soft box area must be large). In the absence of a soft box, sulfuric acid paper can also be used instead. This lamp plays the role of the main lamp, which determines the tone of the picture. Adjusting the position of the main lamp slightly can show the texture of the metal tool.
after the main light is adjusted, if the picture is dark, an auxiliary light can be placed in the front position of the cutter, and the brightness of the auxiliary light must not exceed the main light, otherwise there will be two shadows on the picture. It is better to use soft light for the auxiliary light, which can reduce the contrast of the picture and increase the brightness of the picture. If the brightness of the picture illuminated by a lamp is within the acceptable range, you can also consider not adding an auxiliary lamp.
arrange the main light and auxiliary light in proper positions
The third light is used to increase the texture of the tool handle
First, take a few photos of Shoot, and then make appropriate adjustments according to the' pictures' taken.
If the handle of the tool you are shooting is smooth, you can add an extra lamp at the position directly opposite the handle of the tool. This lamp should be a hard light source. It is best to add a beam tube in front of the lamp. Its function is to help highlight the handle, so that the tool looks more textured and has a three-dimensional effect in the picture.
Shooting knives, like shooting other commodities, should pay attention to the details, so that buyers can clearly see the details of all parts of the knives they want to buy-the blade, the handle, the LOGO on the knives, and so on, which should be clearly displayed in the pages linked by your baby, so as to facilitate buyers to learn more.
Be sure to keep the surface of the knife clean when shooting, because it has strong reflection, and fingerprints and dust are easily recorded by the camera, so be sure to wear gloves when operating.
shoot the details of the knife
The knife was not cleaned before shooting, leaving an ugly fingerprint
It is necessary to shoot the following aspects of the pot: the overall appearance, handle, interior and bottom of the pot. If there is a pot cover, it is necessary to shoot the pot cover separately, and if it is non-stick, it is necessary to shoot the coating of the pot in detail.
close-up of the LOGO on the bottom of the pot
Generally, the pot is made of metal such as steel, iron and alloy, which, like the cutter, is easy to produce strong reflection, so you should not use direct light when shooting. It is better to use a larger reflector or a soft box.
It is very important to show the details. When shooting the inside of the pot, it is easier to reflect light. It is necessary to constantly adjust the position of the reflector and shoot several times until there are no unnecessary reflective images on the shot. The details of the pot handle must not be omitted, and the joint of the pot handle should be photographed at a macro, so as to show whether the workmanship of the pot is fine.
Detail display of various parts of the pot
Generally speaking, you should pay attention to the following points if you want to shoot a good pot.
first of all, a large area of soft light should be used for lighting, and the light should be uniform and soft, and soft light masks, reflectors and sulfuric acid paper can be used together.
Secondly, the pot will map the surrounding sundries to the bright surface of the subject, so it is best to use an isolation cover. The use of the isolation cover can not only eliminate the interference of the surrounding environment to the main body, but also make the light quality soft and soft. You can use white cotton cloth to make your own isolation cover.
Finally, when shooting details, you should skillfully use macro mode to show all the details of the pot, including the outer packaging of the goods and the certificate of approval, and so on.
Shooting pots and pans can also give a beautiful feeling. If you have an eye-catching picture in the baby thumbnail, it will easily stand out from many search results, thus increasing the click rate. Shooting skills of kitchen utensils 2
1. Good natural light
Nothing can illuminate food photography like natural light. Ideally, shoot on sunny days, but the weather is unpredictable.
you can simulate sunlight in the studio, and you only need a diffuser or a soft box. A good light source is enough for food photography, and some test shots are taken to know which kind of light is better under these lighting conditions.
2. simulate good lighting
the key to quality food photography is correct lighting. However, working in direct sunlight is very tricky, because it may be too harsh on bright objects, and this problem can be solved by placing a diffuser between the shooting position and the window.
this technique will soften shadows and avoid bright highlights, which usually appear when direct sunlight hits bright areas.
3. Use the kitchen as the shooting location
The next important point after determining the lighting is the choice of your shooting location. In the kitchen, you can find all kinds of textures, colors and decorations, and try the composition in food photography to show your creativity.
you can use kitchen utensils to create complex works. For example, towels and other textiles are very suitable for backgrounds, spices can make art look chaotic, fresh vegetables can make photos more dazzling, and tableware can be used as decorations.
4. Be organized before food photography
We know how it happens: if you can't wait to start cooking, ingredients are flying everywhere and you collect dishes, but you don't know how you got into chaos, you can't take pictures in this case.
remember to keep it simple and clean. Please try to clean the kitchen before you start cooking. Make sure you have everything you need, and it's very important to prepare.
5. Please use a tripod when shooting food
Take a tripod and put it in the required position, and then according to the shooting idea and lighting conditions. When shooting in low light, even the slightest camera movement or hand touch may blur the photo. Therefore, it is worth deciding the position and setting of the camera at the stage of preparing for composition.
If you don't have a tripod, please try to find something stable and use a timer or remote control to minimize the movement. By considering these details in advance, you can avoid many bad situations and save time.
6. Find a good angle
When shooting food and products, choose one and do it reasonably. After all, the camera angle will affect the story you want to express.
In food photography, the angle will determine the subject. Try to consider it carefully to understand what makes it unique and where to emphasize food, so as to highlight the best quality of dishes.
for example, if you are shooting a hamburger, please shoot it at eye level so that all layers are clearly visible. If you are shooting soup, you'd better choose an angle from above.
7. Tell a story with props
You can add details to the story with blank space. For example, food and the objects around it will tell you the cooking process. You can use textiles, plates and cups, and put something in the foreground or background to increase the depth and attraction of shooting.
8. Give full play to colors
The common mistake in food photography is the abuse of props, so it is necessary to remember to focus on food.
When shooting food, please use neutral props to make the food stand out. You can choose black, gray, white and brown tones according to the color of the subject. If you want to shoot a dessert with bright berries, please use a white background. Beige and light brown are very suitable for baking photos. In short, please pay attention to your color choice of props.
9. Record your food preparation process
To take excellent photos, please take photos of the food while cooking. You can start with all the steps of shooting raw food and cooking, and try to explain how to set the table, decorate the kitchen and provide food.
1. Take photos of people to show the scale
In some food photos, it is difficult to determine the size of the displayed image. Here, people's hands can be captured to provide a suitable background for photos.
show the ingredients of working with your hands or chopping food, which will provide you with proportions, which will also increase the attractiveness of your food pictures.