To preface, I do not have any training in photography. That being said, I've run Allies Bakes for over a year now, and I've definitely learned a lot about food photography along the way. I have no studio (just my kitchen!) and no special lighting. To take my pictures, I use a Canon EOS Rebel 15, however, an iPhone camera can also work as long as the quality is good. Here are a list of the top 5 most important things I've learned about food photography!
Master the art of good angles and photo quality. I recommend taking a bunch of photos from all sorts of angles. Play around with it! See what works. Take size and height into account when doing so. Get some angles from the side. Take some looking down on the food. In terms of photo quality, make sure your lens is clean and clear. You want crisp lines throughout the photo. Nothing fuzzy. This is much easier to accomplish on a camera such as the Cannon. If you're using an iPhone, pay special attention to lighting, which can affect the quality of the photo.
See the difference?!
Angles and quality makes a huge difference!
Make your photos have movement. Movement involves having at least one element of the photo be in the middle of an action. For example, instead of showing a slice of cake, have a fork be taking a piece of the slice. This draws the audience in by making them feel that they have a greater connection to the baking experience.
Colors matter. Make everything deliberate. Your dessert should not blend into your background color. I love using a white background with dark colored desserts and a dark background for light desserts. Manipulate colors to make your dessert pop!
Have different elements while making sure there's a clear star. There's a fine line between adding too many elements and not adding enough. If you're unsure, simple is always best. Avoid adding elements that don't serve your photo. Ask yourself: Will my photo look better without the spoon? What will it look like if the spoon is on top of a napkin instead of on top of the counter? Let your curiosity guide you.
Keep it natural. Make use of natural light. For iPhone users, this will dramatically affect the quality of your desserts. Additionally, don't over-edit your photos with filters. Let the desserts shine for themselves. I do recommend editing the brightness of the photo depending on if you want more or less light.
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