Contrast is an important principle in composition. Generally speaking, our eye tends to go to the area in a picture where the lightest area meets the darkest area. This is referred to as the greatest area of contrast and it applies to photography as well as painting....
Since I began working with a photo rep in 2018, I’ve often been asked what it’s like to work with one, and if you really need a photo rep to help you get jobs in food photography. Many photographers dream of being represented by an agent. Someone who’ll take care of...
When it comes to the world of commercial photography, print is not dead. Although your website is a key tool to promote your photography, you need to make printed promotional pieces, known in the industry as “promos” in order to get noticed by agencies and other...
One of the primary defining features of Capture One is the color management architecture. Capture One uses a different color engine than Adobe, and many photographers claim that it is the superior one. This is an arguable point, but there is no denying that Capture...
One question I often get asked by food bloggers and photographers is “Should I Tether for Food Photography”? My answer is an unequivocal yes! If you’re working professionally as a food photographer, you need to shoot tethered. If you’re a...
Whenever I survey my audience, the biggest concerns that food photographers have are related to pricing. Pricing your food photos is definitely tricky and involves so many different factors. How you price your photos depends on your skill set and experience, your...
Hi, I'm Darina, a Food Photographer and writer living in Vancouver, Canada. Welcome to Gastrostoria, where I share my creative and technical resources to help you elevate your food photography.
