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Food Photography Guide
Make your meals look irresistible with professional-looking photos

Natural Lighting is Key

Photograph your meals near a window during daylight hours. Avoid harsh direct sunlight - diffused natural light creates the most appetizing photos.

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    Shoot between 10am-2pm for best natural light
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    Use a sheer curtain to soften harsh sunlight
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    Avoid using overhead kitchen lights - they create yellow tones

Composition & Styling

How you frame and present your food makes all the difference. Simple, clean backgrounds keep the focus on your meal.

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    Use plain white or neutral colored plates
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    Fill the frame - get close to show texture and detail
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    Shoot from a 45-degree angle or directly above
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    Add a simple garnish for color contrast

Camera Settings & Equipment

You don't need expensive equipment - modern smartphones take excellent food photos with these simple techniques.

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    Clean your phone lens before shooting
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    Use portrait mode for beautiful background blur
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    Tap on the food to focus and adjust exposure
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    Take multiple shots from different angles

Post-Processing

Light editing can make your photos pop, but keep them realistic - customers should know what to expect.

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    Increase brightness slightly if photo looks dim
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    Boost saturation by 10-20% to make colors vibrant
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    Use built-in phone filters like 'Vivid' or 'Food'
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    Crop to remove distracting elements

Pro Tip: Meals with professional-looking photos receive 3x more orders on average. Invest 10 minutes in good photography and watch your sales grow!