Taking Instagram-Worthy Food Pics
JB Hook's is the best restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we love serving our community. Today we are talking about how our food is not only delicious, but also beautiful! Taking food photos has become very popular in our digital age, and sharing the perfect food photo on social media can make all your friends jealous of your crave-worthy meal. But, how do you get that perfect shot? We're here to help! Read on to learn some great food photography tips to spice up your Instagram game.
In photography, many people believe that light is everything. If the light in your photo is too harsh, too yellow, or too dim, then it can completely ruin your picture. The best light for almost any photograph is indirect natural light. Natural light provides a soft glow that can help illuminate your food for that perfect tasty glow. However, if the sun is shining directly on the food, it could wash out some of the details and make the photo look overexposed. When you are ready to take the perfect shot, try a few different areas of light to find the ideal spot where natural light shines in on your dish without washing it out, and go for it!
There are several different ways to take a food shot. You can stage a whole table with a delicious spread of food, fine china, decorations across a table runner, and more. Or, you can zoom in on the details and capture the delicious flavors of each ingredient. Both are great options and serve different purposes. If you want to show just how juicy the homegrown tomatoes are on your incredible burger, zoom in! If you want to show how wonderful your date night was, capture the scene along with the food to tell a story.
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Take multiple photos from different angles to find the best way to photograph your particular dish of food. Try turning the plate different ways to capture your meal with different lines, symmetry, and features to focus on. If you are a restaurant, this can give you multiple ways to feature the same dish... Capture the delicate cheese shavings from one angle, and the flavorful juicy peppers from another.
No, we don't mean you have to share your sushi roll with your significant other. If they want delicious sushi from JB Hook's they should have ordered their own! Once you get that perfect beautiful shot of your favorite takeout from JB Hook's, post it on social media with the hashtag #KeepingUpWithHooks. We would love to see you enjoying our delicious meals from home during this season. Best wishes from our team!
Lighting
In photography, many people believe that light is everything. If the light in your photo is too harsh, too yellow, or too dim, then it can completely ruin your picture. The best light for almost any photograph is indirect natural light. Natural light provides a soft glow that can help illuminate your food for that perfect tasty glow. However, if the sun is shining directly on the food, it could wash out some of the details and make the photo look overexposed. When you are ready to take the perfect shot, try a few different areas of light to find the ideal spot where natural light shines in on your dish without washing it out, and go for it!
Zoom
There are several different ways to take a food shot. You can stage a whole table with a delicious spread of food, fine china, decorations across a table runner, and more. Or, you can zoom in on the details and capture the delicious flavors of each ingredient. Both are great options and serve different purposes. If you want to show just how juicy the homegrown tomatoes are on your incredible burger, zoom in! If you want to show how wonderful your date night was, capture the scene along with the food to tell a story.
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Take multiple photos from different angles to find the best way to photograph your particular dish of food. Try turning the plate different ways to capture your meal with different lines, symmetry, and features to focus on. If you are a restaurant, this can give you multiple ways to feature the same dish... Capture the delicate cheese shavings from one angle, and the flavorful juicy peppers from another.
Share Your Food
No, we don't mean you have to share your sushi roll with your significant other. If they want delicious sushi from JB Hook's they should have ordered their own! Once you get that perfect beautiful shot of your favorite takeout from JB Hook's, post it on social media with the hashtag #KeepingUpWithHooks. We would love to see you enjoying our delicious meals from home during this season. Best wishes from our team!
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