Cherries Colander
Cherries in a small colander. I have wanted to start photographing more lifestyle food photography to update my portfolio for awhile now, ever since I did some work for Bake magazines Twenty Five special issue two years in a row while I was living in Chicago, Il. I have finally set up a small home table top studio and this was a practice shot with some fresh summer red cherries in a metal colander experimenting with the dark moody food photography trend I have been admiring recently. I did some research online and bought a few props such as linen napkins, some vinyl backdrops, with black and white foam poster board, as my staple studio tools to start building this portfolio.
I love the satiny overall look to the image, though I need to work on some of the hot spots from the studio lights I used. They are minimal but distracting for me. Cloning the highlights out in Adobe Photoshop is the best option for this image I think. Next time I think I will try to work with natural window lighting to learn how to work with that as a lighting option in the future as well.
Fresh cherries in a colander are a beautiful and versatile subject for dark and moody food photography. Here are a few additional tips for capturing the perfect shot:
1. Use a dark background. A black or dark grey background will help to create a sense of drama and mystery.
2. Light the cherries from the side or below. This will create shadows and highlights that will add depth and texture to your image.
3. Use a shallow depth of field. This will blur the background and make the cherries stand out.
4. Add some water droplets. This will make the cherries look even more fresh and juicy.
5. Edit your image to create a dark and moody look. You can use a variety of editing tools to achieve this, such as adjusting the contrast, shadows, and highlights.
Here are some additional tips for taking dark and moody food photography:
- Use props that complement the dark and moody theme, such as black plates, black napkins, or rusty metal.
- Experiment with different angles and compositions.
- Don’t be afraid to get creative!
With a little practice, you can take stunning dark and moody food photographs with any food subject!
Fresh cherries in a silver colander on a dark background.
