Food Photography (6) : More examples by mr Michael Ray ....

More examples ..... Apparently u guys have forgotten we were on the topic of food photography...... Again from Mr Michaels great blog ....

This is an example of an Advertising image. Notice how all the products are in focus. This usually isn't the case with Editorial work. Most brochure designers need to sell several products at one time. Quick quiz... Large or small light source? From behind or in front? Did I use any mirrors? How about cast shadows? What shape are the beans? What is the typical way to light that particular shape? Is the light ratio relatively high, or low? Of all the products in the shot, what one item dictated the direction of the main light?




Remember when I talked about lighting for shape? What shape are these food items? Again a large light source, right? Yes and no. The large rear light creates some really cool reflections on the plate (I use this technique all the time), but is that the only light source that I used? I'll never tell... There's a lot of texture in the front of that wrap, not a large light source thing, is it? Look at the translucency of the tomato. Sort of adds dimention, hey?

Articles and Photos By Mr Michael Ray ....