Each time I eat a meal, I am learning to take better food photographs.
After taking over thousands of photos, I find that lighting is the major key. In general, using flash is just not a good idea since it makes the food look unnatural. Instead, turn the ISO to the highest level without compromising the pixel quality.
Also, I suggest adjust the white balance to match the lighting.
My Top 3 Sources for taking awesome photograph
1) Read The Ten Tastiest Food Photography Tips
2) Read How to Take Photos of Food
3) ReadR Q & A With Andrew Scrivani (Round 1)
(thanks to Travis Darrow for source)
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1 Family Cookbook - Bob // Apr 15, 2010 at 2:46 pm
I’m trying to get better at food photography. I should learn more about using the ISO and white balance settings (my camera can do this).
It seems that my food photo ops are more often at night. Admittedly, I tend to fall fall back on using the flash. And yes, as you point out, the flash is a compromise on the color.
Thanks for this tips, I’ll check it out …
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