Photography has changed quite a lot in the modern times. With the creation of more sophisticated equipment and computing technology, new types and genres if photography have been created. And Food Photography is one of the modern trends.
On the occasion of World Photography Day, Sisir Kumar of Guwahati Foodie fame writes about Food Photography for Discover East.
What is Food Photography
Food Photography refers to the capturing of images of various types of cuisines, raw materials, equipment or the action of cooking itself. With the growth in the blogging scene, proper photography has also become an essential feature.
Also the growth of social media like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest etc, the standard of photography has also gone to a very high level. Technology too has helped a lot in the growth of this trend. Previously a camera was thought to the pre-requisite of any type of photography. But these modern trends have challenged this notion.
Tips and Tricks
- Whats the Story : Every photograph should be able to tell a story. Something the viewer should be able to connect. Then your creation or art be loved and shared by public
- Your Perspective is Most Important : Food photography should more about how you see your food rather than what others want to see in it. Only then will your images remain unique in this fast changing department.
- Light is the Key : The amount of light is what can make an ordinary looking dish stand out. This is true for any photography. But since a major portion of food photography happens indoors, light should always be perfectly arranged.
- Preserve Natural Colors and Elements : Editing or processing is an essential part of any form of photography, but too much editing is what makes it look fake. For example, adding out of plate elements by editing might just ruin the actual image.
- Select your Prime Object : A plate or a table might have several elements, and its impossible to give equal importance to them all. So chose your object carefully, and arrange the rest in an aesthetic presentation.
- Uniqueness is move Valuable than Equipment : Your ability to present even a common item of daily consumption in a unique manner is of much importance. As long as the lighting is good enough, even simple mobile phones have given extraordinary results in the hands of experts.
This writeup about food photography was given to us by Sisir Kumar. He is the founder and admin of Guwahati Foodie, one of the largest food related communities of the region. Apart from that he is also a hardened food lover and a food consultant for the cuisines of the region.
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