FOOD PHOTOGRAPHER

A food photographer is a professional who specializes in taking food photos for cook books, magazines and television advertisements. Food photographer makes the food look attractive and in style. Basically when the picture of the food makes your mouth water then the food photographer’s job is complete.

The food photographer does not work alone but instead works with a team. The team consists of art director, the food stylist, the prop stylist, marketing director, the client, and the photographer. The food photographer needs the food to be arranged according to the position of the camera. The food photographer moves the food set in different directions while the camera remains stationery. Lighting is the most important factor while clicking the food photographs.

Techniques a food photographer needs to learn are:

1. Be comfortable with all types of brands equipments
2. Lighting: Lighting depends upon the mood of the shot, shape and textures of the subject.
3. Cropping
4. Propping
5. Camera angle
6. Focus

Skills required by a food photographer are:

1. Communications skills
2. Creative mind
3. Eye for detail
4. Should be able to work in a team
5. Networking

The Food photographer can work in three types of Food Photography:

1. Packaging food photography
2. Advertising food photography
3. Editorial food photography

Profession as a food photographer is unique and fun. If you love food and have a desire to become a food photographer then food photography is just for you.