some people may think, food photography is one of the most difficult areas of
photography. Although their subjects aren’t exactly moving around, such as in sports
or nature photography, there are still a whole host of problems and tasks which one
must take into account when photographing food.
Making food look delicious, is not quite as simple as photographing your plate. There
are a number of tricks that you can use to really enhance the subject. By using your
camera creatively, you can capture the scrumptious side of food. Whether it’s your
favorite dessert, or a full meal, these tips will help take your food photography to the
next level.
- Use a very shallow depth of field
When you’re about to take a photo, the first technical question you want to ask is,
“What kind of background would be best?” With food photography, you typically only
want a sliver of the subject sharp, and the rest of the plate to be a soft blur. To do
this, choose the widest aperture your lens allows. At f/2.8 the opening in your lens is
physically wide open, creating what’s known as shallow depth of field. If you’re using
a kit lens, the effect will be enhanced if you use your lens at a longer focal length, and
get closer to the food.