The Tricks of Tantalizing Food Photography

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• Over the years, the use of real and organic food
  with a combination of healthier meals have seen a
  different look in food photography. Each
  photographer is having their own look and style
  to highlight the food. They are adopting
  different techniques that capture the simplicity
  and also a better look at the modern cuisine.

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• From the expensive and hard to find ingredients
  up to the rarely used, proper use of utensils,
  and the great background, everything should be
  properly set and fixed to highlight the meal. The
  old and very saturated look of overfilled images
  have been forgotten, and photographers seek for a
  minimalist look that is better and more
  eye-catchy to the consumers.

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Challenging Practical Limitations

• Most food photographers will have a controlled
  lighting condition on their studios to manage the
  right angle and elegance of the food. However, if
  you are planning to take it to a different venue,
  then there can be challenging practical
  limitations to face. Most restaurants have dim
  lighting and you need to make sure that youll
  get extra light sources.

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Translucent Effect

• Making the food look translucent easily creates a
  thought that it is mouth watery and this gives an
  additional dimension on the food photos used.
  This gets the food properly positioned and
  directed to the light source for your needs. This
  can also give a proper highlight on the toppings
  if there are any and make the meat fibers be
  obvious.

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Tricks of Food Stylists

• Taking images of the food and products is more
  than just placing the plate on the table and have
  a camera prepared. If the food doesnt look
  appetizing, then it will be a waste of time. An
  experienced photographer should know the right
  items to use and mix together to create perfect
  drool-worthy photographs.

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