Nugene Chiang of Canon Imaging Academy imparts tricks of the trade to transform your daily fare into a gastronomical photo spread
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A mouth-watering dish on the front cover of your favourite gourmet magazine is never captured by fluke.
While an expertly-plated dish wins half the battle, the magic to luscious food photography lies in the ability to convey an appropriate mood or emotion.
From the type of equipment to the styling, a photographer’s ability to pay attention to details distinguishes Insta-worthy photos from those forever relegated to your camera’s archives.
To help budding food photographers achieve this, Nugene Chiang of Canon Imaging Academy tells us that it is crucial to take time to plan one's shot before snapping away.
4. Angles matter
Once everything is in place, capture your photo at an angle. To avoid distortion, position your camera parallel to the dish or from overhead. If your camera comes with a tilt or vari-angle screen function, make full use of it to capture a diverse array of shots.
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