I have limited photographic talent and never considered appearance before I started blogging. I know next to nothing about aperture, shutter speed or even how to change setting son my camera. I've learned a few things:
- Take tons of pics.Even if you're not good, you will get lucky.
- Use diferent angles and distances. I will put my plate on a circular table and wander around it snapping pics. Again, quantity can lead to quality.
- Natural light is best by far. I take my food outside. During the winter, I find one decent place and usually touch up the color with a photo editor.
- Thrift stores are a great place to get unique or interesting plates, bowls, etc. at a cheap price, I even have some dollar store plates that I use.
- Sometimes it just don't work. No matter what I do (remember, limited talent here) I can't get to food or lighting to cooperate. Then I just have to settle for a sub-par pic or I plan on making the food another night and trying again.
Also, here is a great article on food photography:
Food Photography for Bloggers
