Taking Good Photos of Food

In response to Avi's query, I have been playing on the internet in search of some good information. The real take home message: the glossy pics you see in cookbooks involve a staff, lighting and most importantly a food stylist. The process is not about making delicious food, but in making food that looks delicious. The best video I found on this was not in English, but it still really gets the point across.



So what are us home bloggers to do?
After reading a whole bunch of articles (this one was my favorite), here are my thoughts...
-Buy a plain black, and a plain white set of dishes...and think contrast when choosing which to use
- Be conscious of styling. Add some flair with garnishes and place them thoughtfully
- Get close to the subject
-Use a tripod (I really like the gorillapod)
- Have a couple of lights nearby
- Have fun, and don't let the experience distract you from the most important part: eating and enjoying the dish

Happy shooting, happy eating,
Sarah J.