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11/19/2003 11:39:50 AM · #1 |
I am going to be doing a photo project for an exmas present and really like the idea of foods (fruits, vegetables, etc) any tips or hints? foods that work well? dont work well? i have photographed peppers so far but over the next few weeks want to get about a dozen more.
thanks :-) |
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11/19/2003 11:44:53 AM · #2 |
| Diffuse lighting from more than one side unless you're going for a dramatic effect. It's easy to get glare off fruits especially. People expect perfect focus in most food shots (at least on the subject), and foods in prime condition. Probably best to use a soft black background unless you have elegant tableware to show off too. |
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11/19/2003 11:47:41 AM · #3 |
| i am thinking of using the cutting board as the basis for all shots. i think .... :-) |
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11/19/2003 11:54:20 AM · #4 |
If you use the cutting board, you'll pretty much have to stick to veggies, some fruits, maybe spices, and maybe meat. But who want's to look at a picture of meat? I halfways agree with the Genreal. Use diffused light - keep nasty shadows away BUT you do want at least some shine on the food. Look at professional shots, they all have a shine to them, especially greasy hamburgers and crisp, fresh veggies.....also. they're usually speckled with water drops...those shine.
PS I supposed you cut bread on a cutting baord so that would work too, with some grains and stuff. Smear a nice coat of melted butter over the loaf to give it a yummy fattening shine :-) |
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11/19/2003 12:45:42 PM · #5 |
You might pick up some ideas by reviewing theentries in the recent Recipe challenge.
Recipe challenge |
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11/19/2003 01:01:29 PM · #6 |
| If you are using any hot studio-type lighting, you can use glycerin drops as a stand-in for water (e.g. on frosty glasses) as it doesn't evaporate. And I think someone mentioned using mashed potatoes in place of vanilla ice cream. "Real" food stylists don't worry about eating the props .... |
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11/19/2003 01:10:21 PM · #7 |
Keeping fruit and vegetables cold and placing them at the last minute create a nice natural haze and droplets that can enhance a shot.
do your test shots with "stand ins" get everything right and then bring in the "stars" for the final shots.
This goes for most food.
Food stylists also use things like, spray fixative, glossy and matte for those nice finishes on prepared food. Oil of all sorts as has been mentioned.
very coarse rock salt is a great base for a shot where you want contrasting texture but not a lot of colour.
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11/19/2003 01:12:22 PM · #8 |
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11/19/2003 01:17:51 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by achiral:
how about some phish? |
Let's not get side-tracked discussing music here ... this is about food.
That rock salt can also be used to hold awkwardly-shaped objects steady. |
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11/20/2003 06:32:14 AM · #10 |
| fantastic, thanks for the help. maybe i will post for suggestions once i take them. providing i pay the membership fee. thanks all |
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11/20/2003 06:35:59 AM · #11 |
Red beans? =) |
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