In general, the best recipe photos are taken fairly close-up,
are sharp and have good color balance.
Often, they have one or more accompanying
items.
Try to stay away from using the flash.
It tends to flatten food and make it "colder".
Get at an angle, not 90 degrees. Recipe
photos taken at a straight down (i.e., flat) angle are often less
attractive to the eye than those taken at an angle.
Tips for Getting
Great Food Photos