Tips for Taking Perfect Food Photos for Instagram

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Taking perfect food photos is definitely not easy and it’s something that people learn for years, but thanks to modern technology we can all try to master these skills. If you’re trying to become a food blogger or you simply want to make awesome food photos for your Instagram feed, here are a few basic tips on how to do this like a pro.

Try Different Angles

Experimenting with different angles is one of the best ways to improve your skills and food photos. However, in food photography, there are only three that are used most of the time: overhead angle, 45° angle, and eye level. Overhead angle is one of the most popular for food photography on Instagram.

Perfect Lighting

Bad lighting is extremely hard to fix later in the editing process which is why this is the most important thing to plan in advance. Natural light is, of course, best if your want appealing and bright photos but artificial lights can also help you create amazing, moody food photos.

Tell The Story

Awesome food photography is not just about taking photos of different food, it’s about creating perfect compositions that will tell a story about each of these recipes. The best way to tell a story is to use perfect props that are relevant and can tell more about your recipes.