Food Photography: November 2008 Archives

If you want professional food photography tips, you turn to a master. Ron Goldman fits that bill perfectly, which is why I asked him to offer some parting advice and exercises for our listeners. Here's what he had to say...

One ice cream dessert is nice, but a whole row of ice cream desserts is to die for. How did Ron Goldman create such an interesting pattern? Here he explains exactly what it takes to get an amazing shot like this one.

When you look at this glass of red wine, you can't be certain where the lighting is coming from. It's a rather dramatic shot. How did Ron Goldman master it? Here he explains the concept behind rim lighting.

Ron Goldman discovered a great way to photograph fruit and put it to test with this shot of a kiwi slice. Here he explains how his experience with the orange slice went further and further with other kinds of fruit.

Think this picture of an orange slice was taken with a macro lens? Guess again. Things aren't always what they seem. Here Ron Goldman tells us the real story behind this colorful photograph.

If you think photography lighting is expensive, this chips and salsa picture is going to give you the surprise of your life. Here Ron Goldman explains how to get a professional lighting look with things you probably already have at home.

Sometimes food seems to just jump out of the photograph, teasing your taste buds and making you want what you see. This shot of chocolate and raspberries is a perfect example. How did Ron Goldman compose such a mouthwatering shot? Here's the scoop.

When looking at tomatoes it's not hard to tell fresh tomatoes from ones that are a few days or weeks old. How do you capture that freshness on camera? If you're Ron Goldman you put your ingenuity to work for you. Here's how he managed to capture this beautiful shot.

When first looking at this picture of mango slices, you might not be sure what it is you're seeing. How and why did Ron Goldman get such a shot? He was more than happy to share some insight during his time with us.

The technique Ron Goldman used to photograph the orange peppers worked on tomato slices as well. Here he explains what went into this mouthwatering shot...

At first glance you don't realize this shot of orange peppers was taken in natural lighting on the surface of a mirror. Surprised? Ron Goldman explained exactly what went into this picture during his 7 Photography Questions interview.

Knowing how to photograph food doesn't just come naturally. It takes hard work, practice and, with any luck, some secrets from a master. Fortunately, Ron Goldman is willing to provide you with one of the three.

You can photograph steam till the cows come home and that doesn't mean you're going to have steam showing up in your pictures. What can you do to make sure your shots actually reveal the steam that was present when you took them? It seems that direction, lighting and background have a lot to do with it.

When you see photographs of steam rising off of food, it's not always as natural as it appears. Sometimes you have to tweak it. Exactly how do you do that? Ron Goldman offers some advice...

Think taking photographs of your family feast on Thanksgiving day is a great idea? You might want to think twice. Ron Goldman has a few words of wisdom you may want to reflect on...

Mastering food photography lighting is critical if you want to give depth and dimension to your food photographs. When someone looks at your pictures, you want them to practically taste and smell the food in them. You need proper lighting to accomplish that. Ron Goldman had some advice to offer in this area.

Commercial food photography can be an expensive endeavor, and you don't want to spend money on things you don't need. On the other hand, you don't want to find yourself without the equipment needed to get the job done. How do you find the balance? Ron Goldman tells us which equipment a professional food photographer can't live without.

Food is all about appeal, and if you want your food photographs to tantalize the taste buds you've got to get the colors right. How do you bring out the red in a tomato and the green in a cucumber? Ron Goldman offers some advice...

How does one go about preparing food for photography? Do you cook everything on the spot and try to get a few great shots or do you bring in extra help? Ron Goldman offers some insight into this dilemma.

Every field of photography has its associated myths and mistakes. The trick is to learn them and avoid them when possible. Fortunately you don't have to take a "trial by error" approach. Ron Goldman is shedding some light on the subject...

If you think food photography is easy, you need to think again. It's definitely a lot more than just snapping a few shots of a plate on a table. There's so much that goes into really good food photographs. Fortunately, professional photographer Ron Goldman is willing to shed light on just what it takes to create mouthwatering photographs of food.

Have you ever looked at a mouthwatering photograph of food, and wondered how the photographer was able to create such a gorgeous food photography image? Or have you tried photographing food at home, but were disappointed with results? If so, today's interview is for you.

Food photography is one of the often-overlooked fields in the photography world. Nonetheless, it is definitely an art form. Trying to capture the texture and taste of a dish in a still photograph is no easy feat. Few ever manage to perfect it to an art form. Ron Goldman is one of those few.

I was lucky enough to sit down with Ron for a 7 Photography Questions interview and get his expert advice in the area of food photography.