food photography?

[rdking647]

has anyone done any food photography?
ive been hired to shoot a menu for a restuarant. something ive never done before
heres my plan.
place the food near a window to use natural light
place a reflector behind the food
possible a dissfusser on the window depending on how bright it is
shoot from directly above. (Thats the view they want)


anything im overlooking?

[Solly Mack]

1. Try to explain that a lot of food looks better shot at an angle.

Directly above can cause some food dishes to look flat and unappetizing.

Also, backlight. Not on all shots but it adds to many food photos. Makes the dish pop!

[rdking647]

3. they are trying to do something similar to a place in NY

thats why they want it from directly above. they sent me some samples of the look they want and for what they are paying me......

[NV Whino]

2. You might post this in the lounge

I can't remember his name, but he's developed a similar technique, particularly natural light. He might be able to give you a few more details.

[groundloop]

4. Here's a few articles which might be of interest.

http://strobist.blogspot.com/2007/02/on-assignment-macaroni-and-cheese.html

http://strobist.blogspot.com/2007/04/on-assignment-munchies.html

http://strobist.blogspot.com/2010/04/on-assignment-gas-station-tacos.html

http://strobist.blogspot.com/2013/04/bts-cafeteria-lunches.html

[Lilyhoney]

5. My Canon Rebel SL1 has a Food setting.

I have not used it yet though.

Your plan sounds perfect. Good luck and show us you shots.

[TheSnapshotCafe]

6. your plain is good

change the camera angles sometimes