food photography

No Studio? No Problem! Here’s where to shoot instead

Feb 12, 2025 Alex Baker

You might be thinking, “How can I be a photographer if I don’t have a studio?” This is a very valid question and one that…

I quit my job and in three years I’m killing it as a commercial photographer – there’s no better time to start than now!

Dec 3, 2024 Alex Baker

Don’t let anyone tell you it can’t be done! If you need a little inspiration to follow your passion, then look no further than Jennifer…

This photographer captures the taste of her homeland from Kyiv to the USA

Oct 8, 2024 Alex Baker

Maria Sokor is a Ukrainian food photographer whose passion for food began in a suburb of Kyiv, where she grew fruits and vegetables in her…

I need a hero! And why every photo should have one

Jun 14, 2024 Alex Baker

“He’s gotta be good, and he’s gotta be strong…” Sorry, I fell into an 80’s power-ballad for a moment there. Once the earworm stops we…

Atmospheric dim sum preparation photo wins Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2024

Jun 6, 2024 Alex Baker

Chinese photographer Zhonghua Yang, has won the overall prize of Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2024, with his photo of a rural Chinese…

Stop making this food photography mistake, says top commercial food photographer

May 21, 2024 Alex Baker

Karen Thomas has one goal in her photography: to make you hungry, and she certainly achieves that. Whether she’s shooting an impossible burger or filming…

AI food images look yummier than photos, says study

Mar 12, 2024 Alex Baker

People prefer AI-generated food images to actual photos of food, researchers have discovered. The results were consistent time and again during the study. This was…

The photos that you see on food delivery apps are probably AI

Feb 28, 2024 Alex Baker

Ghost kitchens are allegedly using AI-generated images on food delivery sites such as GrubHub and DoorDash. The images are used to promote online orders from…

What’s the best lens for food photography?

Jan 12, 2024 Alex Baker

It can be difficult to know what equipment you need for the job, especially when you’re starting out or trying a new genre. Food photography…

C is for Cookie with these new Shadow Boards from V-Flat World

Jan 4, 2024 Alex Baker

If you need some inspiration for the New Year, you could check out these new gobos or cookies from V-Flat World. They are designed to…