Were ever your focus you will see food photography. We are embedded in a sea of it. Open a magazine or paper and it will be there throwing its mouth watering images out at you moving your taste buds into action.

When you first take a peek into the world of food picture taking you may sense that you can never take photos like the professionals but you could amaze yourself.

As we all know – light is King in the world of photography. Getting the lighting right is always the number one concern. Take time to make sure your have plenty of light.

Using natural light from a window can be perfect for food photography because it gives food that natural look. Support this with bounced flashlight and you can get a simple yet perfect result.

If you have to take a lot of food pics then invest in buying or making a light box or tent. This is simply an enclosed area that is lit externally through diffused walls in the tent/box.

Slow shutter speed is what you need when you are working with food picture taking. Mount your camera on a sturdy tripod and remember to use a shutter release cable so you do not move the camera. The slightest movement will create horrible blurring.

The props that you use with food photography are what can bring it to life. Choose your props carefully. The props are usually what sets an amateur food photo aside from a professional food photography.

Do not skimp on your equipment if you want to do good food photography. Having a top quality SLR camera with a good lense will make all the difference. You must have full control over all the settings – shutter speed – aperture setting – zoom – to be able to create top shots. Using good quality lighting will also pay massive dividends.