5 Tips for Tasty Food Shots on the Go - TDS Photography Podcast

This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,013, August 19, 2025. Today's theme is, "5 Tips for Tasty Food Shots on the Go." I'm Derrick Story.

Opening Monologue

I'm working on a review of the Stoke Voltaics Nomad Cooking System for TDS. It's a compact, electric kit that's super nimble and perfect for light camping photographers. As a result, I've been doing my fair share of food photography lately. I'll share some tips and tricks in the first segment of today's podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

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Tasty Food Shots on the Go

Here are the talking points for today's food photography segment.

• Lighting. More often than not, diffused lighting is best for main subject.
• Composition. A tightest crop is good, but I do prefer a little environment as well. I think it gives our food shots more character.
• White Balance. A tick on the warm side tends to make food look more appealing. If you're shooting in the shade, keep in mind that the WB will be quite bluish.
• Bold Colors. I like red utensils, colorful placemats, etc. They add much life and appeal to the image.
• Details Matter. As with all still life composition, every element in the frame needs to be accounted for - Labels facing forward, utensils well-placed, etc.

Camera Industry News

Update: Kodak says it has no plans to cease operations - You can read the entire article on DPReview.com.

Fujifilm is raising the prices of its cameras again - You can read the entire article on TheVerge.com.

Fujifilm X half Is Yet Again the Best-Selling Camera in Japan (By a Lot) - You can read the entire article on PetaPixel.com.

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