The real excuse for this handy guide is a project we just launched called . The idea: You don't always have time for fancy recipes. But you probably do have unused stuff around the kitchen. So post a photo of what has you stumped, and get ideas from other people. Occasionally, we'll even get chefs to weigh in on-air.
And if we're going to ask for food photos (guilty!), we figured we'd at least offer a few basic tips — since slapping on an Instagram filter can only do so much. So let us guide you to the light (the perfectly exposed, natural light, that is, preferably from a north-facing window).
Big Mistake #1: Flash! Nooo! Anything but the flash!
The fix:Natural light is key to photography in general — so maybe open the blinds. It's the best way to avoid weird colors and glare from light bulbs. Plus, that way you don't have to use the flash.
Big Mistake #2: Clutter
The fix: Background stuff is distracting! Find a clean space and try shooting from above.
Big Mistake #3:Blur
The fix: Just back up a bit and show the whole thing. The wider the shot, the more light you'll have, which compensates for a shaky hand.
And voila: Doesn't this look pleasant? Now an expert, you can join the ranks of guilty food photographers and feel confident sharing your culinary oddities on .
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