Photo of Steaming Hot Buns Wins Food Photographer of the Year
A photograph taken in a rural area of China showing a woman making a huge portion of dim sum has won the Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2024.
Study Shows That AI Images of Food Look Tastier Than Real Food Photos
The uncanny valley's hungry cousin is coming for food photography, it seems. A recent study found people view AI-generated images of food more appealing.
Uber Eats Allegedly AI-Generating Images of Food And Gettting Them Wrong
Uber Eats is apparently AI-generating images of food from restaurants that don't have pictures on its app -- and getting them wrong.
Acclaimed Food Photographer Aubrie Pick Dies Aged 42
Acclaimed food photographer Aubrie Pick has died at the age of 42 after a brief battle with an aggressive form of cancer.
McDonald’s and Wendy’s Win Lawsuit Over Size of Burgers in Ad Photos
McDonald's and Wendy's have defeated a lawsuit that accused the fast food chains of making its burgers look bigger in ad photos than they actually are.
Food or Fraud? Restaurants Are Selling You Lies With a Side of Fries
Between inflation and "shrinkflation," consumers are getting the short end of the stick these days. As the rich get richer, regular folks face a litany of anti-consumer practices, not the least of which are misleading food photos at restaurants.
Chef Turned Food Photographer Reveals How Much Money He Earns
CNBC's Make It is a series focusing on younger people and personal finance. This week, the show featured a food photographer who has only been a full-time shooter since 2020.
Yelp is Looking for a Photographer to Take Tasty Snaps for $10,000
After years of people taking the time to meticulously capture their meals before taking a single bite, Yelp is looking to bring on an official food photographer.
Taco Bell Sued Over Misleading Photos of its Wraps and Pizzas
A disgruntled customer has sued Taco Bell after his Mexican Pizza did not look like the one advertised in the company's promotional photos.
‘Do You Put Motor Oil on Pancakes?’: Food Photographer Debunks Myths
A commercial photographer has taken to YouTube to debunk some of the myths that exist around high-end food and drink photography -- perpetuated by a TikTok account.
Halumin H18 Soft Light Review: Product Photography Lighting Made Easy
Product photography is often considered one of the most complicated and challenging genres. Besides having the right lenses and props to decorate the shot, you'll need a variety of light shaping options to create the best looking photos. This is where the $399 Halumin H18 Soft Light brings something interesting to the table.
Portrait of a Cotton Candy Seller Wins Food Photographer of the Year
The winners of the Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2023 have been announced with a striking portrait of a cotton candy seller taking home over $6,000.
Appetizing Tips for Shooting Mouth-Watering Food Videos and Photos
Syrp Lab has released a new video to help videographers capture mouth-watering food footage, although the tips and tricks also apply to still photography.
Eric Wolfinger: The Delicious Art of Food Photography
Eric Wolfinger wanted to be a chef but became a self-trained food photographer. In the last 15 years, he has captured food for 25 cookbooks, editorial and commercial clients, and traveled the world doing food photography.
Food Photography: A Complete Guide
Food photography is one of the easiest photography disciplines to start out with. You can arrange food however you like. It doesn’t scamper away mid-shoot and doesn’t get tired. It’s also relatively contained and easy to practice.
‘Lunchbox’ Replaces Photographers as the First AI Image Generator for Food
A company has launched the first artificially intelligent (AI) image generator for food photos.
The Crazy Contraptions Behind Major Food Commercials
A cutting-edge food commercial firm has revealed some of the complex photography tricks it uses for shoots.
How the ‘Wagyu Olympics’ Champions Turned Beef into Iconic Landscapes
Miyazaki Wagyu, or Miyazakigyu, is considered one of the top brands of Japanese Wagyu. To celebrate a recent win at the Wagyu Olympics, the company created what it calls "meat models" of four World Heritage landscapes out of its exemplary beef.
A Look at the Unique Art of Styling Fresh Food for the Camera
Food stylist and creative director Anna Keville Joyce provides a glimpse into the intricate world of fresh food art and shares her vast experience from her time working on a large number of film and photography projects worldwide.
McDonald’s and Wendy’s Sued for Misleading Ad Photos of Burgers
McDonald’s and Wendy’s are being sued by a New York man who claims that advertisements for their burgers look much bigger than they actually are.
The Winners of the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2022
The Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2022 has announced the winning images that showcase the best photos that feature food from around the world.
Burger King Sued Over ‘Misleading’ Ad Photos of Its Burgers
A group of customers has filed a lawsuit against the fast-food chain Burger King alleging that the company's advertising photos make the food look bigger than what they were served up in reality.
6 Versatile Food Photography Props That You Already Own
When starting out as a food photographer, it’s tempting to go all-out on prop shopping. You can end up spending an absurd amount of money on delicate handmade props thinking that they will single-handedly turn our photos into something spectacular.
Nikon Z 40mm f/2 Review: Affordable and Surprisingly Useful
Despite a nearly two-year global supply chain shortage, Nikon has been making good on the company's promise to deliver a plethora of new lenses for the mirrorless Z system. Filling in most of the missing gaps from the F-mount lineup with greatly improved lenses, this time with a unique and affordable "in-between" focal length lens for everyday use, the $297 40mm f/2 Z.
Festive Food Photography: Shooting with Christmas Lights
If you're wondering how you can shoot some stunning Christmas food photography, try shooting with holiday festive lights. In this video, I will go through in detail how to shoot with Christmas fairy lights. These lights will bring some festive spirit to your food photography and add sparkle to your Instagram feed this holiday season.
How to Make Food Photos Pop in a Bright and Clean Set
If you follow food photographers on Instagram, I am sure you have seen some of the light or what I would describe as "airy" food photos that are popular at the moment.
Five Tips to Take Better Thanksgiving and Holiday Food Photos
Looking to improve your food photos ahead of this holiday season? If you stick to a few simple tips, there’s no reason why your photos shouldn’t go from no-go to "wow."
Combining a 170-Year Old Wet Plate Process with Food Photography
Photographer Markus Hofstätter -- known for his collodion wet-plate photography expertise -- decided to try something different and used the 170-year old shooting process to capture incredibly detailed high-end food photos.
How to Make a Simple DIY Background for Food Photography
I have made many DIY backgrounds for my photography. Honestly, too many. It gets really addictive. If you have been thinking of creating some for yourself or how you can improve your photography collection for very little money, these tips on creating your own DIY background are going to be super helpful.
How to Edit Food and Drink Photos Shot with Hard Light
As photographers, we generally aim to shoot perfectly to where our photos require minimal to no editing. But for some of us, the editing process can be just as creative of a process as the photography side.