A book full of images that describes the techniques to adopt when photographing food.Food Photography by Mattia Lorenzetti e Guido Prosperi, published by Apogeo, synthesizes the communicative power of photography in about 180 pages (20 x 1.2 x 25.6 cm).
Put food on a plate and the first thing that comes to mind, if you’re used to social media, is to take a picture. How? Often with a smartphone because it’s a device you almost always have with you. If, on the other hand, you are passionate about photography, the shot can be taken with a DSLR, a mirrorless, or a lightweight compact camera.
It doesn’t matter what tool is used, the food photography is a real passion. Starting from the colors that food communicates, down to the taste that a good photo almost manages to convey. And this is how the book “Food Photography“, written by Mattia Lorenzetti e and Guido Prosperi for Apogeo Editore, focuses on interesting topics for photography enthusiasts and foodies. There is also space for the post-production phase, which is increasingly important with digital techniques, allowing you to transform a simple photo into a “wow” effect. And then there are social media shares, particularly on Instagram, the quintessential social network (along with Pinterest) dedicated to storytelling through images.
Among the topics covered by the two authors are: how to choose equipment and accessories; understanding shooting and lighting techniques; composition; using colors; setting up a photo shoot; editing photos with Lightroom and Snapseed; publishing on Instagram; telling stories with food photos.
Food Photography Synopsis
Thanks to the impulse of social media like Instagram, “food” photography has become increasingly widespread and appreciated. However, to take captivating photos, it’s not enough to frame the dish with your smartphone. You need tools, technique, and expertise. This guide shows you how to become a true food photographer and create irresistible shots. It starts with choosing the most suitable equipment and basic notions of aperture, exposure, and lighting, then delves into composition and image styling techniques that allow you to best enhance the subject, as well as ways to play with color and tricks to achieve even more impactful and effective photos. After learning how to approach the post-production phase from both desktop and mobile, it’s finally time to publish and share the images, without forgetting to show the audience the more emotional side of food by telling the story behind each dish. Enhanced with real shooting tutorials, this book is for anyone who, as a hobby or for work, wants to explore the world of food photography.
- Publisher : Apogeo (April 29, 2021)
- Language : Italian
- Paperback : 208 pages
- ISBN-10 : 8850335660
- ISBN-13 : 978-8850335664
- Item weight : 640 g
- Dimensions : 20 x 1.2 x 25.6 cm
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