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12 Food Photography Tips for Beginners (That'll Actually Improve Your Photos)



After a decade of being a professional food photographer and teaching thousands of foodies how to improve their photos — these are my best, actionable tips!

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00:00 Intro
00:46 Shoot portrait orientation
01:09 Compose with less space
01:45 Use a range of apertures
02:26 Use the Phi Grid
03:22 Complementary colors
03:46 Add mess
04:31 Use a macro lens
05:16 Enhance shadows
05:54 Use foam boards
06:25 Shoot side light
07:02 Textured backgrounds
07:38 Buy food to shoot

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