About the Author

Helene Dujardin is a professional food photographer and stylist. Her images grace the pages of numerous cookbooks and magazines, and as a former chef she also prepares the majority of the dishes she photographs. Her blog, Tartelette, (www.tarteletteblog.com) has earned high praise in the food blog community.

Table of Contents

About the Author. Introduction. Chapter One: Photography Basics. Light is Everything. Camera Schmamera. Know the Basics. Make Quality Decisions. Get the Look. Chapter Two: Camera Settings and Modes. Exposure. Aperture. Shutter Speed. ISO. Finding Balance. Metering. White Balance. Camera Modes. Auto Mode. Manual Mode. Aperture Priority. Shutter Priority. Chapter Three: Natural Light Photography. Hard Light vs Soft Light. Hard Light. Soft Light. Diffuse and Reflect. Diffusers. Reflectors. Options for Diffusing and Reflecting. Natural Light Sources. Outdoor Light. Window Light. Light As Story Teller. Finding Direction. Front Light. Back Light. Side Light. Chapter Four: Artifi cial Light Photography. Lighting Gear. Studio Kit. Lights. Umbrellas. Scrims. Equipment Setups. Studio Lights and Umbrellas. Diffuse with Scrims. Built-In-Camera Flash. Remote Flash. Remote Flash Settings. Not-So-Remote Flash. Radio Waves. Radio Triggers. Free Standing Light & Soft Boxes. Free Standing Lights & Bulbs. Soft Boxes. Chapter Five: Composition. Subject Placement. Off-Center. Centered. Rule of Thirds. Focus. Depth of Field. Perspective. Angle. Eye-Level. Overhead. Three Quarters. Chapter Six: Setting Up for Capture. Establish a Photography Work Area. Location. Accessibility. Plan the Shot. Explore your Recipe. Look at the Menu. Pick Garnishes. Create a Scene. Feature the Dish. Props. Backgrounds. Surfaces and Linens. Use Height and Color to Accentuate and Complement. Heights. Colors. Shooting Tethered. Chapter Seven: Styling. Herbs and Spices. Bread. Nuts. Fruits and Vegetables. Fruits. Vegetables. Sauces. The Main Dish. Fish and Meats. Stews, Stir Fries and Pasta. Burgers and Sandwiches. Breakfast Baked Goods. Desserts. Cakes. Pie. Ice Creams & Frozen Treats. Hot and Cold Beverages. Stemware. Hot Beverages. Cold Beverages. Garnishes. Helpful Tools. Tweezers. Cotton Swabs. Paper Towels. Paint Brushes. Water Spritzers. Squeeze Bottles. Drinking Straws. Chapter Eight: After Capture. Transfer. Cables. Card Readers. File . Edit. Photo-Editing Software. Corrections and Adjustments. Color Space. Effects. Store. Backup and Storage. Share. Email. File Sharing Programs. File Transfer Protocol. Dropbox. Printing. Copyright Considerations. Appendices. Appendix A: Glossary. Appendix B: Equipment. Appendix C: Resources. Index.

Reviews

‘...shows us how to make food photos look delicious, exploring tips and techniques used by the pros.' (Digital Photography Enthusiast, July 2011). 'Honestly, and I don't say this lightly: if you buy one book on photography make it this one.' (Modern Country Style, Sept 2011) 'Helene Dujardin's guide to photographing food is a great practical read for budding photographers...this book is full of inspiring images that are sure to encourage you to get behind the lens.' (Digital Photographer, March 2012)