From the Publisher
Tips and techniques for making food look
good-before it tastes good!
Food photography is on the rise, with the millions of food
bloggers around the word as well as foodies who document their
meals or small business owners who are interested in cutting costs
by styling and photographing their own menu items, and this book
should serve as your first course in food photography. Discover how
the food stylist exercises unique techniques to make the food look
attractive in the finished product. You'll get a taste of the
visual know-how that is required to translate the perceptions of
taste, aroma, and appeal into a stunning, lavish finished
photograph.
- Takes you through the art and techniques of appetizing food
photography for everyone from foodies to food bloggers to small
business owners looking to photograph their food themselves
- Whets your appetite with delicious advice on food styling,
lighting, arrangement, and more
- Author is a successful food blogger who has become a well-known
resource for fellow bloggers who are struggling with capturing
appetizing images of their creations
So, have the cheese say, "Cheese!" with this invaluable resource
on appetizing food photography.
From the Jacket
Feast on these great recipes for mouthwatering food
photos
Pictures have power. When you know how to make a dessert look so
luscious that you gain two pounds just gazing at it, you have the
power to tease taste buds from miles away. Whether you showcase the
spectacular creations coming out of your own kitchen or aspire to a
career in food photography, you''ll devour the information in these
pages.
Photographing food is an art. Develop your food photography
skills with these techniques.
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Discover how to use natural light to capture stunning images
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Learn how to work with your camera modes and settings
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See how to fine-tune exposure
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Discover how to compose the most appetizing photo
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Tell your story with light
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Add pizzazz with herbs, sauces, and easy styling techniques
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Learn trade secrets for photographing items such as ice cream
and stews
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Develop an after-capture workflow process to improve your food
photos
About the Author
Hélène Dujardin is a professional food
photographer and stylist. Her images grace the pages of numerous
cookbooks and magazines, and as a former chef she also prepares the
majority of the dishes she photographs. Her blog, Tartelette,
(www.tarteletteblog.com) has earned high praise in the food blog
community.
About the Book
Feast on these great recipes for mouthwatering food photos
Pictures have power. When you know how to make a dessert look so
luscious that you gain two pounds just gazing at it, you have the
power to tease taste buds from miles away. Whether you showcase the
spectacular creations coming out of your own kitchen or aspire to a
career in food photography, you'll devour the information in these
pages.
Photographing food is an art. Develop your food photography
skills with these techniques.
Discover how to use natural light to capture stunning images
Learn how to work with your camera modes and settings
See how to fine-tune exposure
Discover how to compose the most appetizing photo
Tell your story with light
Add pizzazz with herbs, sauces, and easy styling techniques
Learn trade secrets for photographing items such as ice cream
and stews
Develop an after-capture workflow process to improve your food
photos
