The joy of Foodporn; seducing viewers with glamorized visual presentations of cooking.

Did you know there are currently over 41,000,000 hastags of #foodporn on Instagram?  How can you make your foodporn stand out?  Here are some easy steps to help capture your hottest, juiciest and most sensational dishes.  With these tips you will be able to take more appetizing foodporn with your smart phone.

 

• Get your self a set of white plates. Foodporn always looks better with a blank back drop. Remember the meal is the art.  The plate is the canvas.

• Don’t use a flash! I look for natural light.  My kitchen window is perfect. The glass has a white film which softens the rays.  You can recreate this by taping a piece of wax or parchment paper against the glass.

• Emphasize the best part of dish.  If its slow cook meat pull apart it apart with your fork.

• Shoot food that has a great texture or color.  

 

• Take a close up of your food.  Don’t be afraid to show off those fresh ingredients and bright hues.

• Get it while it’s hot!  Take the photo when your food has just been cooked and in its photogenic prime.

• Make it look presentable you have to eat it.  It should feed the eyes and the soul.   If your food is a delicious as you say it is then take the time to show it some love.  Plate your food up with style.  I am always inspired by Bon Appétit magazine.  They have great food stylist and really know how to show off a plate of goodness.

 

These tips are especially tailored for home cooks. If you must take cell phone photos in restaurants, remember to be respectful of the restaurant and other diners.  I hope these tips help you make that meal something worth sharing.  You can check out more of my #foodporn at instagram/tipsyspatula