dimanche 27 octobre 2013

Food Photographer: Starting A Successful Career

By Granville Halsell


Although you might think that the work of a food photographer is just shooting away on food items, it's actually more than just that. If you're going to be involved with food photography, your photos should be able to convey a message without any words to accompany it. It is an art form that requires both technical skills and creativity - and professionals are paid good money for their services.

In order to become a successful food photographer, you're going to have to first take up the technical aspects of food photography. If you want to have a stable foundation in food photography, it is highly recommended that you take up a college degree in photography first. You can find such training programs being offered in community and junior colleges, vocational schools, and universities.

During the course of your photography training program, you will learn about the most important topics you need to learn in order to become a successful food photographer. Topics will include photography equipment, elements of exposure, proper composition, color management, post processing, and photographic lighting. Business and marketing skills is also important if you're going to run a business.

Like any other kind of photographer, a food photographer must have a keen sense of imagination and creativity. It is this ability to see "outside the box" that separates the amateur from the professional photographers. You should be able to develop this important skill within you by participating in photo-shoot sessions, joining camera clubs, and taking a part-time job as an assistant photographer.

Once you have built a solid foundation in your understanding of photography in general, only then should you start specializing in specific areas such as food photography. As a food photographer, you're going to have to learn about the special lighting techniques, props, shooting techniques, styling, equipment, effects, and composition for taking photos of food.

There are many employment opportunities that await you as a food photographer - food magazines, cookbooks, food blogs, restaurants, catering businesses, advertising companies, and food manufacturing industries are just some examples. Keep in mind though that competition can be quite tough in this field so therefore it is important to have your own style of photography and make it stand out among the rest.




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