I launched my own business www.MemorableEntertaining.com a year ago. The site is full of photographs of food, tablescapes and centerpieces.
Right now I am taking all the photos myself some better than others. Finding the right lighting always seems to be the biggest challenge.
Any tips, ideas or resources for this 'do- it- your selfer' would be appreciated!
Thank you
It was hard to see too many photos without joining but here are a few suggestions:
As an interior designer i took a lighting class and was taught about photography of interiors. The best time of the day is dusk and dawn - that is the perfect time of the day where natural light is not too much. Natural light is needed, direct and indirect lighting (uplighting behind plants etc..) is also a necessity. Mood lighting such as candles is great but sometimes can be distracting if there are too many.
Do you use photoshop to retouch your photos? To remove shadows, flash reflections etc...?
Most computers now also have an enhance feature on the applications which helps add contrasts to the colors of your photos. Also uploading photos in the best Jpeg quality is a must.
Do you use a tripod? Sometime standing on a chair / stool helps taking the photos at a better angle. A wide angle lens is better for rooms.
Hope this is helpful!
One resource that jumps to my mind (because I help teach it) is a course called "Style It & Shoot It !" from Photostyling Workshops. The info is available at: http://www.photostylingworkshops.com/store/product.php?productid=37
It's a six week, online course taught by a retired professional photographer and a working photo stylist.
There are quite a few resources on the web for learning lighting, food and product photography. I'll look at my list and post a few links when I get back to the house.
A lot depends on how comfortable you are with photography. If you're fairly familiar with your camera equipment and basic techniques you can look for resources that discuss specific topics such as food, products, closeups, and architecture. Otherwise going through some of the basic theory and technical issues should be first on your list. That way an article that talks about backlighting, 3:1 lighting ratio, or stopping down to gain depth of focus will make more sense to you.
Share with us what level your photography background is and a bit about what equipment you're using. That will help zero in on an accurate list of resource material.
Pete Romfh
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