Instagram Tips for Great Food Photography
We’re excited to share some Instagram tips from food styling experts that you can do in your own kitchen to take your food photography to the next level!
INSTAGRAM TIPS FOR GREAT FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
With social media photography apps these days, there are a lot of opportunities to share your love of food with the world. But some photos look more appealing than others.
Use fresh herbs
Especially important for one-color dishes, the simple addition of fresh herbs or spices to the top of a plate or bowl can add depth and visually imply impactful flavor within a dish.
Play with different containers
Placing ingredients into different, and sometimes unexpected, containers creates an interesting landscape for the eye. It encourages viewers to take their time reviewing each item within the photo, rather than seeing a sea of similarly shaped items. We love using Reynolds® Aluminum Foil Baking Cups to hold spices or chopped ingredients for a photo – the accordion edges create a fun border for overhead shots.
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Baking Cups
Use parchment paper for prep
Prepping ingredients on Reynolds Kitchens™ Parchment Paper offers an easy way to make the mess disappear in just one simple step. Then, you have a clean counter for your next photo.
Practice controlled chaos
Sprinkling a few seeds across the table is a great way to make a setting feel more natural, but be careful not to be too heavy-handed. Be mindful about where items are placed to avoid overcrowding a photo. The goal with natural touches should be to accent the focus of the photo, but not overwhelm it.
Use recipe ingredients in the final recipe image
Try placing a few ingredients around the final dish. It provides context for what's included in the recipe and can really amplify the overall taste appeal of the Instagram food photography.
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