3. Styling and Props
Canon 5D Mark III • ISO 100 • 1/20 sec. • f/4 • Canon 100mm f/2.8L Macro lens
The Art of Presentation
One of the reasons I love food photography is that I truly enjoy styling and crafting the food, and one of the biggest compliments I get from people is that my images made them hungry! When we eat food, all of our senses are at work—we see, smell, touch, and taste the food—but when we look at a photo, we can use our eyes only. Styling food is one way to capture its flavors, aromas, and textures and to communicate them to viewers. Creating an amazing-looking dish is an art, whether you eat it or photograph it, and you can ...
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