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Home » Hungry Photography (Food Photography How-To)

Hungry Photography (Food Photography How-To)

Hungry Photography, or how to take pictures people want to eat.

I was a photo hobbyist before I became a food blogger. So, when I started my blog, I thought the pictures would be easy.

Below on the left is a picture from my first post in 2008. Not very appetizing.

On the right is a more recent photo.

Pureed chipotle en adobo
How It Started...
Chorizo and Chickpea tacos in blue tortillas
...How It's Going

How do we get from there to here? I’ve got seven things you should focus on.

(Get it? Focus?. Ahem. Sorry.)

The 7 Keys to Food Photography

Types of Food Photography collage

Food Photo Styles

What are the styles of food photography, and why do they matter? (Click Here)

How to Light Food

How do you light a food shot so it is interesting? (Coming Soon)

How to Compose Food

How do you arrange a food photo to make it look good? (Coming Soon)

Food Photo Camera Settings

How should you set up your camera? (Coming Soon)

Food Styling

How do you style food so it looks good on camera? (Coming Soon)

Camera Gear for Food Photos

What kind camera gear do you need? (Coming Soon)

Non-Camera Gear for Food Photos

What non-photographic tools are useful for food photography? (Coming Soon)

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