Street food photography can be a
challenging project. Here are some great tips courtesy of London based food
blogger Mike Tsang.
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| Image: Mike Tsang |
He likes to use the Canon EOS M5 he also suggests if you
are an amateur photographer take a look at the Canon EOS 2000D.
It’s great for food photography and the
auto functions are perfect for capturing that delicious sizzling burger.
When you are confident with your shooting
start using manual mode and adjust aperture, shutter speed and ISO to the
specific shot and conditions. With time you will get some great shots out of
your equipment.
Here are some great tips from Mike on how
to shoot street food photography:
Apply the basics of food styling
‘Whether you
are taking pictures of the street food from above or from the side, there is
much one can do to improve the styling.
Evenly
distribute and fill empty spaces with plates, side dishes, glasses and cutlery
in a way that frames the food you want in shot. If eating from a small table, distribute
the food and drink evenly to ensure you capture everything in shot using the Canon EOS 2000D and
experiment by adding a little motion to the image. Pouring sauce onto the food
is another creative way of filling the frame.’
Fried
chicken tacos at Pergola, Paddington, London.
Apply a little creativity
‘If you want your photos to
stand out on Instagram it’s important to think creatively about how you
showcase the items you photograph. You shouldn’t be afraid to have a little fun
and try something different to encourage the viewer to ask “how did they do
that?”
By setting your Canon EOS
2000D camera to a very wide aperture f/ 1.4, adjusting the ISO sensitivity to
200 and shaking the cup, you can capture drops of melting ice falling off your
frozen tea!’
Yifang
Fruit Tea, London
Shoot from the side with no angle
‘Everyday street food such as hamburgers, kebabs and sandwiches can come in
different heights and layers and are better captured close-up and from the
side. For this photograph consider using a 35mm lens setting with an aperture
of 1.4, then position the camera at the same height and as close to the food as
the focus will allow. This will result in an impressive picture that highlights
the food’s intricacy and deliciousness in stunning detail.’
Black Bear
Burger, Hawker Union, London
All images were taken with the Canon EOS M5 using the Canon EF
35mm f/1.4L II USM. Mike Tsang also uses the Canon EOS 2000D for capturing
street food photography.
Images and tips courtesy of Mike Tsang and Canon.
Hopefully these tips will help you with your food photography. I
would love to see your food photography so comment below or tweet me with your
latest food shots.
This edition by Fred Felton | Twitter @fredfelton
