{"id":16940,"date":"2017-07-13T16:57:39","date_gmt":"2017-07-13T21:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/?p=16940"},"modified":"2017-09-11T11:13:49","modified_gmt":"2017-09-11T16:13:49","slug":"photography-tips-food-bloggers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/photography-tips-food-bloggers\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Creating Delicious Photography as a Food Blogger"},"content":{"rendered":"

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5 Photography Tips for\u00a0Your Food Blog<\/span><\/h2>\n

Juicy, yummy food photos. <\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s the goal for every food blogger when they snap a picture of a dish. It takes multiple skills to take photos of delicious food. Not only do you have to get the perfect shot, you also have to think about how your photos complement your blog and the best way to promote them. <\/span><\/p>\n

'What separates magazine-worthy photos from their less impressive counterparts isn’t a fancy camera or expensive equipment. It’s an understanding of what it takes to compose an appealing image and the confidence to execute your vision,'\u009d writes <\/span>Niki Achitoff-Gray<\/span><\/a>, managing editor at Serious Eats.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to upgrade your skill level as a food blogger. Check out these five tips to create delicious photography.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Capture the Perfect Photo<\/span><\/h2>\n

For food bloggers, photos are one of your greatest assets. People love to see what you\u2019re cooking or what meals you recommend. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The photos can help demonstrate how a dish looks at every stage of a recipe. The right photo also can encourage hungry people to visit a new restaurant.<\/span><\/p>\n

To take the perfect photo, <\/span>consider using different angles<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. Most bloggers just take an overhead shot, which isn\u2019t useful for every food item. Instead, experiment with a 45 degree angle to get an intimate shot or a 30 degree angle to capture the entire plate setting.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You want to think about the lighting<\/strong> when taking a photo. Experts suggest not using an in-camera flash. The best option is to use as much external lighting as possible. So, open up your curtains and get some natural light into your shot. <\/span><\/p>\n

Lastly, get creative with your photos<\/strong>. You shouldn\u2019t feel confined to follow the standards of other food bloggers. You can add your personal touch by arranging the food a certain way or inserting a funny, inanimate object in each photo.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your audience is salivating to see your food photos. So, make it unique with your own perspective.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Optimize Your Photos for SEO<\/span><\/h2>\n

With so many food bloggers in the world, it\u2019s possible for all your hard work to go unnoticed. However, optimizing your photos for search engines<\/a> can help new visitors find your blog. <\/span><\/p>\n

The first step is to use the appropriate file names<\/strong> for your photos. Rather than uploading your image as 'Photo1.jpg'\u009d, you want to describe the photo in simple keywords. Your file names may look like: Vanilla-Cupcakes.jpg or Chicken-Soup.png. <\/span><\/p>\n

'The images you select for your web site can make or break how your site looks, but how you upload and name that photo for search engine optimization (SEO) will actually determine whether people land on your site or not,'\u009d says <\/span>Meredith Lepore<\/span><\/a>, freelancer writer and content strategist. <\/span><\/p>\n

You want to follow the same rule when creating your alt tags<\/strong>. An alt tag is the text alternative to your image in a browser. By associating the right keywords to each image, you can boost your SEO results. <\/span><\/p>\n

File size matters<\/strong>, too. If your photos are too large, they can slow down your page load speed. The longer your page loads, it\u2019s likely your visitors will get distracted and move to another site. You can use tools like <\/span>TinyPNG <\/span><\/a>or <\/span>TinyJPG<\/span><\/a> to compress your photos.<\/span><\/p>\n