5 Food Styling Tips for Beginners

Creativity and resourcefulness are key when it comes to styling and photographing food. You must reinvent ways to make your everyday food items look fresh to the eyes of viewers and consumers. If you’re working on special dishes, then the more effort you need to exert. Here are simple food styling tips for beginners.

Less Is More

While we appreciate huge food portions in real life, less looks more appealing when styling and photographing food. Big servings can look wonky on screen and make the final output not look as good. Think of other ways to make use of white or negative space on your frame.

Textures and Contrast

In some cases, simple and minimalist layouts look more visually appealing. However, contrasting elements can make your final photos more interesting. A contrasting background can make the dishes stand out. You can also use placemats, table napkins, and other items to achieve this effect. For instance, paper towel or baking paper can add texture to bowls and plates.

Invest in Good Plates

Always go for matte plates, cutting boards, and bowls. Get interesting china pieces and cutlery for food styling. Invest in plates and glasses of different styles, colors, and sizes so you’d have something to use for various kinds of dishes.

Keep It Real

As much as possible, you want your audiences to see what they will get. It’s alright if the food is a little messy. The dishes should look as enticing and realistic as possible.

Get Your Props

Aside from plates and cutlery, you can use the ingredients of the dish as props for your layout. For example, if you’re taking photos of cookies or pastries, you can use flour, eggs, sugar, or other ingredients to fill the frame.

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