Lighting for food photography

I hate this thread, because it means I have to go make lunch now.

Very nice food shots, but they would be more appetizing if steam was coming off the 'hot' food.

Use TS lens to play w/ DOF.

The lighting is underwhelming. I always suggest that people check out food magazines like Donna Hay or any Martha Stewart publication. There are distinct styles that are popular whether Editorial or Commercial. The food must be prepared well and plated in an interesting manner. Your fish is charred on the top and raw in the middle. The pyramid of scallops is not something you would see in any restaurant. You had interesting plates but you cropped them at strange angles.

I shoot food www.tcphoto.org so I know the challenges of the genre. The most important part is finding a Stylist if you cannot do it yourself.

tcphoto1 wrote in post #5982468
The lighting is underwhelming. I always suggest that people check out food magazines like Donna Hay or any Martha Stewart publication.

Martha Stewart almost always has great photography...good call

tcphoto1 wrote in post #5982468
I shoot food www.tcphoto.org so I know the challenges of the genre. The most important part is finding a Stylist if you cannot do it yourself.

nice work!