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how to think like a food photographer part 3

2 April 2008 3 Comments

food kit prophotolifeIn part one of this series we talked about working quickly, in part two we looked at photographing desserts. In this final installment I’d like to show you the kit items we have on hand for food photography. This is what we keep in the studio or take with us on an editorial shoot. If a professional food stylist is involved they will bring their own, far more complete kit.

Many of these items are inexpensive ‘dollar store’ purchases. If we were shooting food every day we would invest in the best tools possible, but for this intended use it’s just fine to get by conservatively.

Rather than explain the contents I’ll let the photos do the talking. Let me know if you have any questions, comments or suggestions.
Recommended reading: Digital Food Photography by Lou Manna.

food kit contents prophotolife

3 Comments »

  • Tim Broyer said:

    I am really enjoying your blog and especially this series on food. Keep them coming!

    Tim

    # 9 April 2008 at 6:43 am
  • JIMMY VALENCIA, BOGOTA-COLOMBIA said:

    HEY DUDE YOU´RE THE GREATEST TEACHER EVER. I´M A TV COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR AND NEWCOMER PHOTOGRAPHER, MY WIFE IS A CHEF AND A FOOD STYLIST, WE´RE STARTING IN THE FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINES AND WE´VE LEARNED A LOT FROM YOU AND YOUR PAGE, PLEASE DON´T STOP TEACHING US ABOUT FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY WE LOVEIT AND FIND IT AMAZING, PLEASE CONTACT US W´D REALLY LIKE TO SEE YOU WORK ON FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY AND MAYBE HELP YOU WITH STYLING.

    JIMMY VALENCIA

    # 3 September 2008 at 9:47 am
  • jar said:

    Your site is so informative and very educational. I have my first attempt at food photography next week and this blog has been so helpful! Thank you so much for putting out this blog and site. I am really enjoy everything! :)

    # 22 November 2008 at 1:59 am

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