01 June 2016

Photography Book Recommendation: Food Photography & Lighting

Food Photography & Lighting 'A Commercial Photographer's Guide to Images' By Teri Campbell 2013
Food Photography & Lighting: Front cover
Food Photography & Lighting 'A Commercial Photographer's Guide to Creating Irresistible Images' By Teri Campbell 2013

This inspiring and beautifully illustrated book by commercial food photographer Teri Campbell is a highly recommended guide for amateur / professional photographers serious about entering food photography and / or the business process of food photography.

The author / photographer explains the complete process of food photography: from setting up your studio / kitchen, camera equipment and how-to guides and advice on running a food photography business.

I acquired this book mainly for assistance with the following food photography / lighting fundamentals:

  • DSLR camera / lens selection(s) 
  • Macro / close-up food photography 
  • Best shooting modes and apertures 
  • Manipulation of light / light decisions 
  • Studio / workstation decisions 
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Part 1 of the book is all about understanding the requirements and process of food photography as a genre and business. Part 2 is all about food photography / styling techniques demonstrated by creating mouthwatering food images from various food dishes. EXIF data - Aperture / ISO / Shutter Speed information from in-camera together with lens focal length are present for all demonstration images.


Contents: Food Photography & Lighting
The 230+ pages are packed with the author's expert food photography knowledge, creative skills and many practical camera / photography demonstrations:


Part 1 : Photographic requirements

  • What make shooting food so difficult 
  • The space 
  • The tools 
  • The people and their roles 
  • The process 
  • Marketing and business considerations 

Part 2 : Types of dishes / food

  • Shrimp creole, po-boys and beignets 
  • Ice cream scoops and shakes 
  • Various drinks 
  • Pizza, stromboli and pizza pulls 
  • Various food (natural light and flash) 
  • Chocolate, candy and cookies 
  • Burgers and fries 
  • Shooting food for packaging 
  • Fried chicken and potato wedgesx 

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Food Photography & Lighting 'A Commercial Photographer's Guide to Images' By Teri Campbell 2013
 Food Photography & Lighting: Back cover
Food Photography & Lighting Cover Images: From Vernon Chalmers Personal Copy

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