In food photography, soft light can be used as the main light for shooting dishes, but it is not the only choice. Soft light can bring soft and warm effects, reduce shadows and reflections, and make dishes look softer and more delicate. Diffuse light sources, such as soft light lamps and soft boxes, are usually used to achieve soft light effect.

However, the style and effect of the main light are varied in food photography, and some photographers also choose to use hard light or mixed light sources to create different effects. Hard light can enhance the texture and texture of dishes and make them more layered. Mixed light sources can combine soft light and hard light to create more varied effects.

therefore, the choice of the main light source depends on the photographer's personal taste and the style he wants to express when shooting dishes. According to the color, texture and style of dishes, photographers can flexibly choose the appropriate main light source to achieve the ideal shooting effect.