Inside the world of food photography

Terry Payne professional food photographer shares tips for the rest of us

Prop it up

Props can add color or context to a shot, or be strategically placed to balance a composition.

Considering the theme of your food and adding appropriate props, maybe seashells for a fish dinner, evergreen for a holiday dish or primary colored items for kid food.

Food doesn’t necessarily have to be in a serving dish, though. Try a loaf of bread on a tea towel, a baked item left in the pan or a rustic dish on a weathered wooden board.

more tips soon....