food photography tips and techniques for success - food and wine conference
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Food PhotographyTips and Techniques for SuccessPresented by:Renee [email protected]@Beef
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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