how to properly photograph food
And how to be in trend at the same time, said Google experts.
In the spring, users start to get more interested in the topic of cooking, with search engine searches related to recipes peaking. And, of course, the season of beautiful and tasty fruits and vegetables begins, which everyone loves not only to eat, but also to photograph. The interest in food photography has grown in the world by 70% over the year, and the question “How to photograph food?” more popular than How do I photograph a child?
Food photography is a whole art, which has its own directions. Recently, most of all Google users were interested in:
photographs of food in a minimalist style;
atmospheric photographs against a dark background;
photographs of “regular” food.
In addition, queries related to ideas, how-to food photography and food stylists are popular. It is noteworthy that a request for a food stylist’s salary came to the top. It can be assumed that many consider this type of activity as their profession.
food stylist Orya Geva gives simple tips for great shots
So how do you photograph food correctly?
You can try your hand at food photography or improve your existing skills thanks to the advice of Oriya Geva, a professional food stylist from Tel Aviv with 11 years of experience. Among her clients are well-known international and Israeli brands. Here are her main recommendations.
1. When shooting with a smartphone, always use natural light. If the light is not very good, you can use the flash from your friend’s phone. It will add an interesting effect to your shot.
2. Use photography to tell a story. Add details that would look good next to the main subject, and choose an appropriate background. Convey the mood!
3. Find your own style so that people can distinguish your work from many others. First, get inspired by the work of professionals. Subscribe to the accounts of famous food bloggers, they are the trendsetters in this industry.
4. Always use only the freshest ingredients with a strong texture. Pimples on a cucumber, carrots slightly soiled in the ground are able to grab the audience’s attention better than ideal vegetables and fruits.
5. Be prepared, but at the same time know how to improvise. Shooting accessories – napkins, boards, cutlery, plates – are best bought at city markets. A grandmother’s set or mother’s favorite tablecloth is also a great option, because old things can tell a story.
Various applications will help you save, sort and edit photos and videos, as well as share them with your friends. For example, “Google Photos”. If you are so addicted to food photography that you take pictures more often than you eat, don’t worry. First, Google Photos allows you to store an unlimited number of high quality photos (photos up to 16 megapixels, and videos – 1080p) for free. Secondly, it’s easy to find the photos you want. All you need to do is enter a keyword like “pizza”, “Italy” or even “emoji”. And finally, sharing what you eat with the world is easy too: just select a photo, album or movie and send the link to a friend.
Enjoy your photography and appetite!