This time the setting is a bit different. Instead of chasing soft light or hiding behind diffusers, I went straight into the brightest and most unforgiving source of all: the sun. Direct sunlight can be brutal for food, creating hard shadows and highlights that leave no room for mistakes. But if you lean into it and let the contrast tell its own story, something interesting happens. The plates start to look more alive, textures pop, colors gain confidence and every dish suddenly feels a bit more dramatic.

Below is a small collection of moments where I embraced the harsh light and let the sun draw the shapes, lines and shadows on its own terms. This gallery is all about the beauty of straightforward sunlight and how it can transform food into something bold and full of character.

All our food photos here were taken in the restaurants, where we had limitations when taking photos. Nevertheless, that’s not a reason we can’t take mouthwatering food photography. In case you need a food photographer, contact us, and let’s see what can be done. Please, enjoy our Food Photography Vol.9 Gallery.

Harsh sun is not the reason our photo of food would look bad

Embrace the sun!

Align path of the sun

I think it came out quite alright

Let ’em pop

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Hungry, anyone?

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Some can’t imagine a meal without bread

Amuse Bouche

Starting with soup

Or going to the other direction?

Just keep it light

Add some cream

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And go with the main

Just to finish with sweet

This is the end of our Studio Food Photography. I hope you liked it. Thank you for your attention, and see you next time. If you need any photography, Contact us and we will see what can be done. Stay safe!

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All our food photos here were taken in the restaurants, where we had limitations when taking photos. Nevertheless, that’s not a reason we can’t take mouthwatering food photography. In case you need a food photographer, contact us, and let’s see what can be done. Please, enjoy our Food Photography Vol.7 Gallery.

It’s Sunday my friends, lets roast!

The size and techique are irelevant

It’s about joy

Different culture, different taste

Sunday Brunch is not about exclusiveness

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It is about comfort!

And exploration

Just don’t forget about sweet. It is Sunday!

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All our food photos here were taken in the restaurants, where we had limitations when taking photos. Nevertheless, that’s not a reason we can’t take mouthwatering food photography. Please, enjoy our Food Photography Vol.6 Gallery. In case you need a food photographer, contact us and let’s see what can be done.

Focus on the center

Or maybe not…

You might loose your count anyway

Fresh

In the preparation

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Or finished

It’s just that stacking magic…

Lucky number three

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What is it so special about the cocktails? For me, the most important thing is the taste and its complexity. As a photographer, the second most important thing is appearance. Here we talk about colors, garnishes, the right glass, and much more. For great cocktail photography, we also need a good location with an interesting light source. However, when we are making our reviews we can’t affect these.

Almost all our cocktail shots are made on location without any preparation or prearrangements. We only used what we had at that moment and went with the flow. After all, cocktails are all about that – the flow. Ok, I will stop to philosophize, please enjoy our Cocktail Photography Vol.2 gallery.

Let’s align everything, shall we?

Isn’t this cocktail gallery about details?

Sure it is!

Don’t forget colors!

Just make sure it is cold.

Sometimes natural light, sometimes artificial light.

The shine is all what matters

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What is so special about cocktails? Firstly, there are two types of cocktails, I would say “generic” and artisanal. A generic cocktail for me is the one that has mostly purchased or commercial ingredients and the artisanal cocktail, on the other hand, is the one that has homemade ingredients, in the majority. Don’t get me wrong. There is also a separation between good generic cocktails and bad ones. However, for cocktail photography, there is no difference in what is it on the photo. All it matters is the visual presentation. To calm you down, cocktails in our cocktail photography gallery, are not only photogenic but tasty state of the art by itself.

Almost all cocktail shots are made on location without any preparation or prearrangements. We only used what we had at that moment and went with the flow. After all, cocktails are all about that – the flow. Ok, I will stop to philosophize, please enjoy our first cocktail photography gallery vol.1.

It all starts with the recipe

Just right amount of everything

Never forget the garnish

Which can be spicy…

And we mean it, spicy!

Luckily, there is always some ice.

Red is more than welcome at the cocktail photography

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Afterall, it’s not just about the colors of the cocktail

It’s about the mood…

…and composition

Thank you for your attention. If you need any cocktail photography or our beloved food photography please contact us and let’s see what we can do.

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However, all our food photos here were taken in the restaurants, where we had limitations when taking photos. Nevertheless, that’s not a reason we can’t take mouthwatering food photography. Please, enjoy our Food Photography Vol.5 Gallery. In case you need a food photographer, contact us and let’s see what can be done.

It can start as a “simple” cookie and cream

Size here truly doesn’t matter.

Especialy when they come in masses.

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A pair is always good sign, but we don’t mind…

Triplets!!!

Some desserts are iconic

Some are legends!

However, sweetness is the key

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The Biggest Difficulties When Shooting Food

Is taking food photography harder, than other types of photography? I would say it is much easier than many other types of photography and this can be the biggest challenge. Why? Mostly because you take everything for granted and creativity stays off the guard. You know your plate will be there for a while and therefore you relax too much.

Finding a Creative Scene

Alright, if you are shooting in your “home-studio” this isn’t a problem. Having a nice plate, a lot of props and great lighting are the main keys to great food photography. The problem comes, when you are the guest in the restaurant for the duration of your meal.

You can’t just jump everywhere and take 1000 shots from 5 different angles. Sometimes luck will be on your side and the table has everything you need, but mostly you will rely on your creativity.

Lights

Light is a crucial factor when taking any kind of photography and food is no exception. Without the right lighting, your food photos will look flat and colors far from what they were in reality. Here again, home studios and shooting food on demand doesn’t have this problem.

However, when shooting for blogs or food reviews this can be a big problem. A lot of restaurants like intimate ambiance, which works great for having a meal and not so great for taking a photo.

Compositions

…let’s take this nice plate and put it right here. Great, but I think I need a little bit more of a scene here. Let’s go back, focus and… oh no, too much of that empty space, lame composition, is that my wife on a photo? You all know what I am talking about. Some plates are truly hard to fit into great compositions, and that makes food photography wicked.

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Overcome This and Take Licking Fingers Food Photos

If you wanna make great food photography you should consider all these difficulties in advance. If you know what your problems are, the solution has already presented itself halfway.

Prepare in Advance

Check your shooting place and if you have a chance to change your table for the one which has more light and space. We always ask for a table with more light, when we are making a reservation. Sometimes we get lucky but sometimes we are there with one “candle” and tears in our eyes. Does it stop us? Never, we just try to be more creative.

Be Creative

Some people are lucky and puking creativity all over the place. Other people might struggle, but it shouldn’t end there. Check Pinterest, Instagram, Food Blogs, anything with nice food photography. More ideas you will have in your memory, more you will act creatively. Take a chance with that special shoot if you think it might work.

Respect The Rules

Rule of thirds, guiding lines, golden ratios and other wisdom are here because our brains work similarly. You should take these rules as your gold standard and your food photography will get better.

Break The Rules

I mean it. Sure, rules are there for guidance, but sometimes trusting your guts might be a better solution. Ignore guides and just take that shot. After all, we are living in the digital photography era. Consider this and shoot like texas cowboy. However, in the end, there is one superior rule – give up!

Give Up

If you find yourself stuck in one composition, you have tried every angle and lens you have, it’s time to give up. Turn your composition on the head and start over. Maybe we should call this one “unplug for 10 seconds and reboot again”.

Food Photography Photo Editing

Every photo needs some editing and food photography is no different. Usually, it’s just color correction and cropping, although be prepared also to hide some faults. However, with color editing, we give a different meaning and tell a different story. I am giving you one example.

Play

No matters what, enjoy your food photo session and have fun. In this crazy world, we are forgetting about the fun and look where it got us. Relax, enjoy, learn and rise through a play. You don’t need to have a client for food photography. You can simply make some great dishes and take outstanding photos, at home. On the other hand, you can make a reservation in the restaurant and take a few shots. Take it easy, the portfolio shouldn’t be made in a day!

Don’t Be Hungry

This is probably one of the most important tips :). Capturing food is very hard when your stomach is empty and your mouth full of saliva. When hungry, your nerves are cranked up and this can be a bad combo.

Last Words

Alright, the end of another food photography tips article. As you can see, we are covering psychological aspects before technicals. Why? Because I think a lot of food photographers don’t lack technical knowledge, but rather some visualization. To master that one, you should know about psychological background.

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However, all our food photos here were taken in the restaurants, where we had limitations when taking photos. Nevertheless, that’s not a reason we can’t take mouthwatering food photography. Please, enjoy our Food Photography Vol.4 Gallery. In case you need a food photographer, contact us and let’s see what can be done.

All our food depends on our hands .

Hands prepare, serve and help to consume our food.

They reveal tasty surprises.

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Just a little bit

Precise

May I?

Voila

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Cooking is one of the most exciting things on earth.

With all that delicious ingredients…

Just for our taste buds.

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Would you like to have a drink before dessert?

Biggest memories come from small bites.

Pick your favorite…

There is always a place for a cookie.

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