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Food Photography Blog by London Food Photographer Stephen Conroy

Chocolate is a bit more temperamental than other foods and is very affected by temperature. If the room is too cold the chocolate can look too hard, while a warm room could cause the chocolate to melt and look too moist

Food Photography Blog by London Food Photographer Stephen Conroy

Wannabe assistants need to realise the importance of the first contact being verbal. A lazy email is not a positive first impression. You find out more about someone if they are brave enough to call and have a chat.

Food Photography Blog by London Food Photographer Stephen Conroy

Although many people are guilty of piling their plates with food, less is more when it comes to food photography. If the shot spills over with food it can be hard to focus in on specific parts of the image, making it look very unappealing to the eye.

Food Photography Blog by London Food Photographer Stephen Conroy

Careful placement of well chosen props creates the mood or lifestyle. They should complement not distract. 

Food Photography Blog by London Food Photographer Stephen Conroy

The angle from which a picture is taken makes a massive difference on the finished product. Taking from head on for example will affect the way the light falls on the subject. A 30 degree angle allows for inclusion of background props, props that can transform the image. One popular angle – especially with food bloggers – is the overhead shot

Food Photography Blog by London Food Photographer Stephen Conroy