How to Photograph Food

Shooting food is like shooting any product, you need great lighting and often it can be done in a variety of locations.  Food shots can be easy to shoot because it is still on a table which gives you a chance to get your lighting perfect.  Since I am a videographer I have fluorescent video lights that produce a brilliant glow.  Other photographers might use a flash but the video lights give you a little more creativity.  I only used one light for this shoot to add a little depth to the food.  As you can see above, this location is similar to any chinese food restaurant but with the proper lens, angle and lighting these shots looks like they were done in a studio.  Theres only one thing to say...yummy.