Shooting

Jeff Kauck has been photographing food for magazines, cookbooks and advertising clients for more than twenty years. He has a strong fine art background with classical training in watercolors, which has helped define his style. Here he shares some tips for getting the best possible food photos whether you're shooting with natural light, artificial light, or even Instagram.What is the prep process like for the typical food shot?

Philip Habib makes a point to examine the everyday things in his environment. “There are objects and people you see so often on a regular basis that they could become invisible if you don’t stop to notice how necessary they are,” says the 52-year-old photographer.

Many decisions go into shooting a single portrait. Often, as we chat with our subjects, we’re not even aware that we’re making choices about framing, subject distance and position, color palette, focal length, lighting, and other elements. But rather than rely on instinct alone, here are some ways to ensure you make the right decision.1. Frame Them Up