‘Do You Put Motor Oil on Pancakes?’: Food Photographer Debunks Myths
A commercial photographer has taken to YouTube to debunk some of the myths that exist around high-end food and drink photography -- perpetuated by a TikTok account.
Appetizing Tips for Shooting Mouth-Watering Food Videos and Photos
Syrp Lab has released a new video to help videographers capture mouth-watering food footage, although the tips and tricks also apply to still photography.
Eric Wolfinger: The Delicious Art of Food Photography
Eric Wolfinger wanted to be a chef but became a self-trained food photographer. In the last 15 years, he has captured food for 25 cookbooks, editorial and commercial clients, and traveled the world doing food photography.
How to Edit Food and Drink Photos Shot with Hard Light
As photographers, we generally aim to shoot perfectly to where our photos require minimal to no editing. But for some of us, the editing process can be just as creative of a process as the photography side.
How to Leverage Hard Light in Summer-Themed Drink Photography
We all love soft light because it adds that dreaminess to food and drink photos that will always be great. However, recently I have been seeing more people use hard light in their food and drink photography.
10 Props To Use for Better Beverage Photography
With summer in full swing here in chilly Scotland, the slightly warmer weather has made me want to a more summer-themed series on my YouTube channel. To finish off the few prop videos I have been doing, and to start a summer drink series I decided to list 10 of my favorite drink photography props.
Pour Shots: How Best to Add Action into a Food Photo
If you follow the food photography community on Instagram, I am sure you will have seen some lovely, dreamy images with syrup or chocolate being poured over some equally lovely-looking food. If you're not sure how to make these kinds of photos, I'm here to help.
How to Use Props to Add Depth to Your Food Photography
Props are a vital part of most food photography. They can help you add interest and story to your scene, but they can also help you add depth. To that end, here are a few tips to help you use props to add depth to your images.
How to Best Photograph Food with a Straight-On Perspective
The straight-on angle is great for food photography because it gives your subject a sense of grandeur and can make it jump out of the picture. This angle is well suited to foods that are tall or layered as from this angle you can get a better idea of its scale or better reveal those layers.