For the past two weeks in my Photography Seminar class, we have been discussing different types of photography and the different techniques photographers use to better their pictures. When we were discussing food photography I have heard of a lot of the tricks that most food photographers use but it had made me realize that I usually never use any of those tricks.
One thing that professional food photographers use, especially for advertising, are mashed potatoes. Mashed potatoes help give dishes volume. For example, a roasted chicken, salad, or pasta. Below is an example that I did of a before and after picture of a simple bowl of pasta with tomato sauce.
Before adding mashed potatoes:
After adding mashed potatoes:
I prepared the top dish exactly as I would for a quick dinner. Cooked for 11-12 minutes, drained, then I stirred in the sauce until all of the noodles were fully coated. For the second image, I prepared it completely differently. After placing the mashed potatoes on the bottom of the bowl, I cooked the noodles for about 3-5 minutes. I then added a small amount of sauce to them, stirred, and then I carefully placed them on top of the mashed potatoes. I then added some extra sauce on top.
Being able to actually see the difference between the two dishes makes me realize how much of a difference these techniques make, and I am excited to try out the other ones and share those results with you as well!
You can really tell the difference in the final images! The first one looks like an "instagram snapshot" while the second one looks like a professional photograph! I know how hard shooting food can be but you did a really nice job!!(:
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