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Page 1: Food Photography Tips and Techniques for Success - Food and Wine Conference

Food PhotographyTips and Techniques for SuccessPresented by:Renee [email protected]@Beef

Page 2: Food Photography Tips and Techniques for Success - Food and Wine Conference

Food PhotographyTime Saving TipsSetup Scene In Advance• Determine props• Place props• Use stand-ins• Set reflectors and diffusersDo test shots• Check and set lighting• Check overall scene & adjust• Check for distractionsHave garnishes ready

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Food PhotographyPhotographing BeefSteaks• Let rest at least ten minutes• Room temperature best• Use beef juices to moisten

inside• Use oil to add shine to outside• Use sharp knife for slicing• Prop with cosmetic wedges

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Food PhotographyPhotographing Beef

Roasts• Use oil for shine• Use torch or heat gun to brown• Use restraint with sauces &

gravy• Garnish with fresh herbs

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Food PhotographyPhotographing Beef

Raw Beef• Time is critical• Will oxidize• Keep pieces separate until using

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Food PhotographyPhotographing Beef

Vegetables (for salads and stir-frys)• Pile lettuce high or on top of

prop• Use freshest possible• Undercook peppers• Blanch green beans + ice bath• Mist veggies with water (not

beef)• Arrange to give pops of color

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Food PhotographyFood Styling Tools• Long tweezers or chopsticks• Water spray bottle• Oil and pastry brush• Paper towels• Toothpicks• Cosmetic wedges• Q-Tips• Syringe• Squeeze bottle• Frosting spreader

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Food PhotographyFood Styling Tips• Color wheel• Style for ethnic cuisines• Small plates and bowls• Use white when in doubt• Colorful and/or textured linens• Textured surfaces &

backgrounds• Tell a story• Set a mood• Garnish, garnish, garnish

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Food PhotographyLighting Tips• Real daylight is best• Daylight fluorescent close

second• Cheap reflectors – white foam

board• Cheap diffuser – white sheet

(low thread count)• Use white foam board to set

white balance• Silver reflector – baking sheet• Gold reflector – wrapping paper

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