10 Tips for Beautiful Fruit Photography
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- 30 Mar 2023
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Fruits are incredible photographic subjects. They feature beautiful textures, colors, and shapes; they’re also highly accessible. After all, to find a subject (or 10!), you merely need to head to your local supermarket.
But how can you capture pro-level fruit photography? As a veteran fruit snapper, I’ve developed plenty of techniques to achieve consistently outstanding images. And that’s what I share in this article: My top 10 tips that’ll help you create well-composed, beautifully lit photos. Specifically, I explain:
- A way to light your subjects that’ll produce breathtakingly ethereal results
- How to choose the perfect background
- A quick tip to keep your subjects looking fresh
- Much more!
Ready to capture fruit shots like a pro? Then let’s dive right in, starting with my first tip:
1. Carefully choose your subject
Different fruits lend themselves to different types of images – so it’s important you choose your subjects carefully.
If you’re after a classical-type still-life shot, pick traditional subjects like pears, apples, and lemons. If you’re interested in modern, commercial-type food images, then pick whatever you plan to sell – but if you want to make your shot appear especially refined, ensure that your individual fruits are in tip-top shape (i.e., free of bruises, cuts, and other blemishes).
That said, you can create unique shots by embracing unusual subjects. Even if they’re not the subjects that you’ll find in 1600s still-life paintings, they can certainly add to your compositions!
And while it’s generally best to use near-perfect subjects, you can also have fun working with wilting fruit, especially if your goal is to create a still life. Aim to steer into the skid; adjust your lighting and background for darker, moodier shots that emphasize the steady march toward death and decay. Read More…
