Do you think that you have to get some large items as props for food photography? Sometimes they might be necessary. But, we must not forget that small items can actually bring a big difference to our food photography. What kind of small props that we need to invest to make our food photography better? It can be much simpler than you think after all. Here they are.
Wine Corks and Beer Caps
When we want to take a casual shot of spicy food or pub food, we can try to scatter the wine corks and beer caps. This is a perfect time to use these props for food photography. Adding those items will give the feeling that food is being eaten instead of just being showcased. There is nothing wrong to keep some beer caps and wine corks in a small box along with other random small photography props. We do not know the magic that can be brought by those items to our shots after all.
Pepper
We might not realize that small things such as freshly ground pepper can be used often for food photography. And it can bring a huge difference to the result. When we want to take a photo of savory foods, we can always sprinkle freshly ground pepper on top of them to add texture.
Do not forget to sprinkle more on the background board and the plate as well. It might be a small detail but you can feel that something is missing without ground pepper sprinkle on food photography.
Limes and Lemons
We cannot imagine how many kinds of food photography that can be decorated with limes and lemons. Is we can find lemons or limes in the recipe, it means that we will always find those items in food photography.
It is not only about the way to represent the ingredients of the food because it is also useful for adding a pop of color into the picture. It is also important to give a hint of taste that people can expect from the food. You can try various ways to add it in the photo such as by simply cutting it or even put it in a jar of water.
