Part of the fun of being a foodie is recording your adventures in both word and still life. I’ve seen many a food blogger whip our their camera (ps – do ALL food bloggers have the Canon Rebel or what?) and angle for the best possible shot of the meal they’re about to enjoy. But I know a lot of us don’t know many tricks and tools beyond the macros setting.
Jennifer Winter is joining us as a guest blogger today to give everyone some tips on taking beautiful food photographs.
Happy eating!
- Elizabeth and Mike
The fun of foodie photography
photo by Jennifer Winter
However, it can be intimidating to brandish a camera in a dimly lit room where people are striving to maintain their own private spaces and then ruin it with a bright flash. I’ve been on the receiving end of judge mental looks of fellow patrons – its just not comfortable. The good news is there are ways to get the shots you want, without bringing too much attention to yourself and you don’t necessarily need a professional SLR to do it.
I have two cameras that I use for food photography and to be honest, I decide which one I am going to carry based on the size of my purse (I know, I know). The first is a basic Canon SD800 IS point and shoot and the other camera is a Canon Rebel XTi. No matter which size camera you use, as long as you keep in mind a few technical pointers you can achieve great food images.
1) Make sure to set your white balance appropriately. Most cameras have an auto function for on-the-go circumstances, but if you have time and have the functionality on your camera use the custom option. This will ensure that you have the most accurate measurement of color temperature for the current light conditions and you will be happier with the overall results of the image.
More tips after the jump!
