I thought it would be helpful to put all my posts about certain equipment in one place for you. I'm going to start with all my food photography camera posts. I'm organizing each roundup by equipment type to make it easier to find what you are looking for. As always, let me know if you have any questions in the comments below. Let's start with the most popular post on the blog: What is the best … [Read more...]
How To Buy Used Photography Equipment
The biggest complaint from anyone just starting out in photography is the shock when they realize how much money all this equipment is. The struggle is real people, and this adds up very fast. If you are just starting out, buying used gear can be a great option for you. If you are trying to decide if you want to take your photography hobby and turn it into your career, buying used gear can save … [Read more...]
How To Clean Your Lens Properly
Here's a little mini post for you. I've been getting questions about this quite a bit recently. This is something that we all need to do, and there is a right and wrong way to clean your lens. Our lenses actually have coatings on them. These coatings help with creating good looking images. The problem though, is that these coatings are quite delicate and need to be handled with great … [Read more...]
How To Learn Food Photography; Stop The Overwhelm
I emailed all of you recently and asked you to tell me what you would like me to write about on the blog. There were several common themes, and I'm excited to write about them all actually. Thank you so much for your feedback. I literally read each and every email from hundreds of you. It took a while, and I wasn't able to respond to all of you, but please know ALL of your emails are now in an … [Read more...]
My Favorite Food Photography Lenses; 100mm Macro Lens And 60mm Macro Lens
The question I get asked every day in my Food Photography Club Facebook group, is what is the best lens for food photography? The thing is, there is never just one perfect lens for any photography discipline. You need to have several lens options, otherwise, all your shots will start looking the same, and you’ll be limited with what you can shoot. I see this all the time with bloggers. They … [Read more...]
What Is The Best Camera When On A Budget For Food Photography?
There are 1000's of digital cameras now. It's completely overwhelming when you are trying to figure out what is the best camera to buy for food photography when you are on a budget. This post is about 35mm DSLR cameras only. This does not include any of the mirrorless cameras, simply due to price, and lenses available. The good news is that there are tons of excellent cameras to … [Read more...]
What lens should you use to shoot food?
This post was updated April 13th, 2017 I get asked, "What lens should you use to shoot food", all the time. These beautiful little purple carrots are perfect for doing a lens test to show you some different lenses to help you pick your perfect lens. Does your camera have a cropped sensor? I have to mention something about cameras here. This is extremely important. I've learned that most … [Read more...]