One of my favorite subjects to photograph is food.
No other subject out there can drive an immediate, almost unconscious, and visceral reaction like a good food photo can. Light plays a big part in a good food story, but so does color. Not just the color of the food, but the color of what goes with it.
Composition – what’s in the frame and what’s not – helps inform the viewer and shape the story. Is this photo at a restaurant or at a picnic? When were we eating this dish? Who was with us? Was it a cozy dinner with a loved one or an all-out celebration? All of that is told with your composition backed up by good light and spot-on color.
The result? Hold on while I call my favorite Mexican restaurant and order this delicious dish.