ABSTRACT
In the food photography process, the camera angle determines how the food is placed on the plate by the photographer and the food stylist. If the angle of the camera is lower than normal viewing, the food will be placed closer to the front edge of the plate making it appear to be in the middle. Stand-in or dummy food plays an important role in determining the camera angle and lighting during setup. This helps the photographer communicate to a food stylist the angle on which the food should be styled from. The lighting direction is determined during the dummy food stage. Picking the right prop for the job is always a challenge. Some colors of food clash with plate colors and some tend to blend in. It’s important to have a variety of shapes and sizes to show the client and/or the art director prior to the photography session.
