Top Photography Trends of 2019
The ever-captivating category of food photography is constantly evolving, it can feel hard to keep up. Our photographer and producer, Kate Broussard, did a deep dive on what she is calling the most noteworthy food photography styles of 2019.
Overhead Photos
It’s been around for years and it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. Perhaps it’s because it’s the point of view we typically see our food from, so it might feel more UGC, or maybe it’s just the tastiest angle to view most foods. Whatever it is, the overhead angle still reigns supreme in the world of food photography.
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The Authentic Mess
Out with the perfect, in with the authentic. A good meal usually means there is a big mess somewhere. It seems no matter how hard I try to clean as I go, I usually have dishes piled in the sink, ingredients on the counter, and food scraps littered on the stove. That’s just in the preparation and serving—eating can create a whole new mess. Instagram seems to be moving to a more true and authentic view of the world. I am not talking about a styled mess, I’m talking about a “lick the plate” mess. Our Place recently asked fans to “show us your #DirtyDishes” in an effort to remove the veil from the perfect kitchen.
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Dramatic Light
Light can add so much to a photo. It can make you feel the warm sun on your back as you picnic in the park or the coziness of being bundled up inside by a fire. When it comes to food photography, it’s time to embrace the shadow.
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Up close and personal
Macro shots always make things interesting. It’s a view that we aren’t accustomed to seeing with food, but that only makes it that more delectable. With a shift away from complicated recipes, the individual ingredients become the stars of the show.
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There is no one-size-fits-all method when it comes to shooting something beautiful. One thing we will say, is that you should budget more time than you think you need for a recipe shoot to accommodate shot testing and taste testing, of course!
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