Tip of the Day: Shooting Fruits

Food photography is as much art as it is science. It is almost unbelievable how much work professional food photographers and their help put into capturing a plate of food. Do not be fooled; it is no easy task, but here are a few quick suggestions to make it easier for a more average photographer. First, be sure to light your fruits either with natural light, or artificial. Try to make the fruits side-lit. Low side lighting will introduce texture, and increase shadows. Color will be more saturated as well. Consider using a reflector, even if it was made from a piece of cardboard, and foil. Try to lightly mist the fruits with a spray bottle, but don't over-do-it. Mix a little sugar, or glycerin, which will make the droplets slightly larger, and more sticky. Try to use fruits that are rougher, like peaches for example, because they will retain droplets longer.