Food photography is a dynamic and creative field that continues to grow in popularity as more people share their culinary creations on social media platforms. While having a good camera and basic photography skills is essential, there are many other tools and resources available to help you take your food photography to the next level.
From props and backdrops to editing software and courses, there is no shortage of options to help you achieve the perfect shot. In this blog post, we will explore some of the best food photography tools and resources that can help you elevate your food photography game and create stunning, mouth-watering images that will leave your followers craving more. This comprehensive guide to the best food photography tools and resources is just what you need to elevate your food photography game.
Food Photography Resources
When it comes to food blogging, high-quality photos are crucial. Here are some resources that can help you improve your food photography skills:
- The Bite Shot: This website is run by professional food photographer, Joanie Simon, and features tutorials on food photography, lighting, and editing.
- Fotos y Comida: This is a food photography course in Spanish by my friend Alejandra Graf of Piloncillo y Vainilla. You’ll learn essential techniques and tricks to capture the essence and flavor of your dishes.
- Lightroom Magic: This is an online course offered by Two Loves Studio that teaches beginner and intermediate photographers how to master Adobe Lightroom, a popular photo editing tool.
Food Photography Tools
- Canon EOS 6D Mark II Camera: This is a professional-grade camera body designed for digital SLR photography. It’s a popular camera among food bloggers because it has excellent image quality and fast performance. It also has built-in Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth capabilities for easy connectivity and sharing of photos. I upgraded to this camera from a Sony 550 in 2017 and has been using it ever since for all my food photography.
- SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO Memory Card: This is a high-capacity memory card designed for professional photographers who need fast and reliable storage for their photos and videos. It has a read speed of up to 170MB/s and a write speed of up to 90MB/s, making it ideal for capturing high-resolution photos and videos.
- Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II Lens: This is a versatile standard zoom lens with a fast maximum aperture of f/2.8, which allows for excellent low-light performance and a shallow depth of field. The lens is a bit heavy, but it shoots really great-quality photos.
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- Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens: This is a compact and lightweight fixed lens with excellent low-light performance and a shallow depth of field. If you are just getting started with food photography, this lens is a great, inexpensive option.
- Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens: This is a high-quality macro lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. It is ideal for close-up photography picking up beautiful details in your food photos.
- Vanguard Alta Pro Tripod: This is a professional-grade tripod with a maximum load capacity of 11 pounds and features an adjustable center column and legs for flexible positioning. I love this tripod for its flexibility in setting up different shot angles.
- iPhone 13 Pro: I shoot all of my recipe videos with my iPhone 13 Pro. It’s lightweight and easy to set up and move around when shooting video. Plus, it has great camera quality for nice crisp video images.
- Manfrotto Compact Light Tripod: I use this small, lightweight tripod to prop up my phone when shooting video. It’s easy to move around and features an adjustable ball head for flexible positioning.
- Cell Phone Tripod Adapter: This is an adapter that allows you to mount your smartphone onto a tripod. You’ll need this with the small tripod mentioned above.
- GODOX SL150WII Video Light: I shoot all of my photos and video at home and my kitchen doesn’t have any windows to let in natural lighting. This high-quality LED video light is the best light I’ve ever had. With this light, you won’t really need any other source of lighting for your shooting needs.
- Stainless Steel Heavy Duty C Stand: This is a heavy-duty stand, which you’ll need for the video light.
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- Parabolic Softbox: This large, parabolic softbox provides a soft and even light that is ideal for food photography.
- Light Reflector/Diffuser: This is a versatile light reflector and diffuser that can be used to enhance the lighting in food photography. It allows you to manipulate the light for a variety of lighting effects.
My Favorite Food Photography Backgrounds
- Fondos para Fotógrafos: This is a Spanish term that translates to “backgrounds for photographers.” Their vinyl backgrounds are beautiful and have great quality, plus they are very affordable. I own multiple of their backgrounds and love them! Their website is both in English and Spanish.
- Erickson Surfaces: They create durable, double-sided wood backgrounds perfect for food photography. I’ve had my board since 2016 and it still looks great!
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