Food Photography
Transcript: FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY every food photographer should have: a good DSLR camera for high quality shots, a marco lens for higher resolution and better focus, a tripod for camera stability, reflectors, possibly homemade, to reflect the proper light into or away from the shot, a computer workstation Tracy Cox Equipment Used life specialization of taking pictures of food or drinks to make them appear more attractive and pleasing to look at, as well as taste. Food Photographers Cont. Education & Training: there is no set educational training for this job, but a bachelor's degree at the least is often required for most food photography jobs. Food photographers don't only require skill and experience with photography, but also an appreciation for food. Food Photographers Working Conditions: food photographers usually work in a studio, either their own or a clients. They may need to attend client meetings to understand what the client wants, and present their photos and make required changes. They must be able to handle criticism and the stress of deadlines and stride for perfection in their photos. Tracy Cox is an award winning photographer from Toronto, Ontario with 15 years of experience. Brandon Barre is an award winning photographer from Toronto, Ontario with 12 years of experience. Introduction capable of shooting tethered to view and quickly edit photos, a color checker to ensure the proper color balance and contrast in the shot, and studio strobes or monolights to modify the light of the scene properly and effectively. Food photography is everywhere, from billboards advertising a new burger at a local fast-food joint, to poorly edited pictures of Saturday mornings breakfast on Instagram. But what truly defines food photography? Food photography is a still Salary: the average salary for a food photographer is about $35,000 a year, but it can vary depending on several factors. Photographers who work for themselves can earn more than what they would working for a specific company, and their salary can be influenced by location, for example a food photographer who works in a city can expect to receive a higher salary. 4. Style it: Set up the food in an interesting, appealing way with proper balance and use of lines to lead the viewers eye into the shot. 5. Enhance it: Add things to the food to make it more interesting and visually pleasing, such as a garnish like vegetable oil. 6. Get Down Low: It can be ore effective to shoot the picture from down low near the plate and food instead of from above it. 7. Marco: Focusing in on one specific part of the food can make the shot more interesting and effective. 8: Steam: Having steam come off of the food can make it look more fresh and as if it was just cooked, making it appear more appetizing and appealing. Canadian Photographers To achieve the best results when photographing food, there are several key elements that should be considered and used to your advantage. 1. Lighting: It is important that the lighting of the shot is as effective as possible to achieve the best quality. The most effective lighting for food photography is natural light, which makes the subject appear more simple and natural. 2. Props: Sometimes the use of a few props can improve the shot, such as plates or forks. 3. Be Quick: Food changes its properties over time, so its important to take the picture at the right moment when the food looks its best. Brandon Barre Basics Cont. A photographer is only as good as their gear, so it is important to have the best proper equipment for the job to achieve the best results and customer satisfaction. There are 7 pieces of equipment Interesting Facts Early food photography was formal, symmetrical, and dull. The food was highly finished and often coated with glycerin to add a shine and cigarette smoke was blown over it to simulate steam. The most common type of food in food photography is sweets and deserts, making up approximately 18.3% of all food photos. The job of a food photographer is to make food and drink appear more appetizing and visually pleasing, often times for advertising purposes. They often need to set up the food and set for the shot themselves, and sometimes must supply the food as well. Basics
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