Introduction: In recent years, more and more people are interested in photography and cooking. With the popularity of Facebook, blog, etc., recording and uploading have become daily designated actions. In addition to being a wedding photographer, the author is also a cake baker. I like to cook and take selfies at home. So how can you take attractive photos? Here are some tips to share with you!

1. Light

Try to try natural light

Try to try natural light. You can choose to shoot by a window. In a dark place, you can choose to increase the ISO or a large aperture. Bright light can make food appear more colorful and delicious. Using flash will make some places very dark and some places pale, so it is not recommended! Even if you really need to use a flash, do not shine the flash directly on the food. You should use "bounce flash" to point the flash towards the wall or ceiling. Above, the principle of reflection is used to project the flash evenly on the food.

Another thing to pay attention to is the shadow. Sometimes your own shadow will be photographed when the camera is close, so you should carefully adjust the angle before shooting. Trying to shoot with backlight will also make the food very bright and warm!

Use white paper to increase the overall brightness

You can use a reflector if necessary, but not everyone has a reflector at home. , in fact, just a piece of white paper will do. With the same camera settings, a piece of white paper can already increase the overall brightness.

2. Shooting angle

All foods have different shapes. Don’t shoot all foods from the same angle. Only by finding angles of different foods can you take good photos.

The angle for photographing the whole picture of food

The most traditional angle is to shoot horizontally, which is generally the angle from which you want to photograph the whole picture of food.

Shooting from the side highlights the three-dimensional sense of food.

Shooting from the side can capture the three-dimensional sense of food. Shallow depth of field can be used to take photos with a sense of distance between foods.

Create a rustic atmosphere by taking photos from above

Taking photos from above can take in all the decorations to create a rustic atmosphere.

3. Arrangement

Use props to make the subject more prominent. Props can be ingredients, utensils, napkins, plates, dishes, flowers, kitchen utensils, etc., and the author likes to use milk as a prop.

Use props

No props

Sometimes props are not always needed. Use solid color backlighting to create a simple effect.

4. Close-up shots

Sometimes in addition to taking pictures of the whole food, you can also take close-up shots of the details of the food. This is when a macro lens or telephoto lens comes in handy!

Take photos of the details of the food

5. Seize the time

Take photos of freshly cooked food Good presentation

The presentation of freshly cooked food is the most attractive. The first ten minutes after the food is cooked is the prime time for shooting. The luster of the food will decrease over time. Prepare the layout in advance before shooting. This will shorten the shooting time.