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<title>Best Indoor Lighting Equipment for Craft Photographers</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2014 15:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The most challenging aspect of product photography is getting the lighting right. Lighting affects everything: color, sharpness, shadows, and the overall quality of the image. The outdoors can be fickle and difficult to rely on – clouds, rain, and, oh yeah – that thing called winter. The best way to control lighting is to create...</p><p><a class="more-link" href="/best-indoor-lighting-equipment-for-craft-photographers/">Read More</a></p>]]></description>
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<p>The most challenging aspect of product photography is <strong>getting the lighting right</strong>. </p>
<p>Lighting affects <em>everything</em>: color, sharpness, shadows, and the overall quality of the image. The outdoors can be fickle and difficult to rely on – clouds, rain, and, oh yeah – that thing called <em>winter</em>.</p>
<p>The best way to control lighting is to <strong>create it yourself</strong>. </p>
<p>With a good indoor lighting setup, you can photograph whenever you need to – no more waiting for weekends or “a good lighting day” – and deliver consistent results every time. In this special equipment roundup, we’re going to recommend the very best indoor lighting equipment for craft photographers and food bloggers!</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best lighting for small objects</h3>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009K50RO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0009K50RO&linkCode=as2&tag=diy07a-20">Lowel EGO Digital Imaging, Tabletop Fluorescent Light Unit</a></p>
<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/lowel_ego_light_manufacturer_photo.jpg"><img decoding="async" width="600" height="480" src="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/lowel_ego_light_manufacturer_photo.jpg" alt="Lowel EGO indoor lighting lamp for food bloggers and craft photographers. From our article: Best Indoor Lighting Tools for Craft Photographers" class="wp-image-1448" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/lowel_ego_light_manufacturer_photo.jpg 600w, /wp-content/uploads/2015/04/lowel_ego_light_manufacturer_photo-300x240.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></figure></div>
<p><strong>Perfect for: food photography, handmade jewelry, small handmade crafts like toys and dolls</strong></p>
<p>We love this little lamp by EGO. It’s easy to set up (just plug it in) and compact enough to sit on a tray or small table along with your product or food. It’s lightweight (less than 3 lbs) and small enough to just tuck away into a closet or drawer. Each Lowel EGO light comes with two 27-Watt custom “daylight” fluorescent lamps behind a white translucent diffusing shield for accurate colors and soft shadows. The lightbulbs also come with a manufacturer’s estimated lifespan of 5,000 to 10,000 hours. That’s a lot of food photos!</p>
<p>At just over $100 it’s not cheap, but it’s the closest thing to natural daylight we’ve seen. Food bloggers <a href="http://pinchofyum.com/" rel="nofollow">Pinch of Yum</a> and <a href="http://www.steamykitchen.com/266-lowel-ego-lights-for-food-photography.html">Steamy Kitchen</a> both use and recommend this lamp for fantastic food photos on dark winter nights.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best indoor lighting kit</h3>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WLY24O/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003WLY24O&linkCode=as2&tag=diy07a-20">CowboyStudio Photography Lighting Kit with Umbrellas </a></p>
<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cowboy_studio_photography_umbrella_kit.jpg"><img decoding="async" width="425" height="425" src="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cowboy_studio_photography_umbrella_kit.jpg" alt="CowboyStudio photography umbrella kit for indoor photography, craft photography, and portraits. From our article: Best Indoor Lighting Tools for Craft Photographers" class="wp-image-1431" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cowboy_studio_photography_umbrella_kit.jpg 425w, /wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cowboy_studio_photography_umbrella_kit-150x150.jpg 150w, /wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cowboy_studio_photography_umbrella_kit-300x300.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px" /></a></figure></div>
<p><strong>Perfect for: photographing babies, portraits, clothing on models or mannequins, jewelry on live models, medium and larger sized crafts on tables and chairs</strong></p>
<p><strong>Transform a corner of your room into a well-lit photo studio</strong> with this kit. Sets up in minutes and includes high quality daylight CFL bulbs for consistent color. Aluminum stands are sturdy. This $70 kit looks and acts like a professional $1,000 kit.</p>
<p>This kit is pretty much everything you need in one convenient package, especially if your crafts are too big for a little light tent or worn by human models.</p>
<p>Set includes:</p>
<ul><li><strong>3 daylight CFL bulbs</strong></li><li><strong>2 white 33″ umbrellas and 7 ft stands</strong></li><li><strong>3 45 Watt 5500k Daylight bulbs</strong></li><li><strong>1 mini light stand </strong></li><li><strong>3 swivel sockets</strong> (point your lights in any direction)</li><li><strong>Padded carrying case</strong></li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best reflector kit</h3>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ZIMEMW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002ZIMEMW&linkCode=as2&tag=diy07a-20">Neewer 110CM 43″ 5-in-1 Collapsible Multi-Disc Light Reflector</a></p>
<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/neewer_reflector.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="500" height="500" src="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/neewer_reflector.jpg" alt="Neewer reflector set for great bounce lighting. Works with indoor and outdoor photography. From our article: Best Indoor Lighting Tools for Craft Photographers" class="wp-image-1433" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/neewer_reflector.jpg 500w, /wp-content/uploads/2015/04/neewer_reflector-150x150.jpg 150w, /wp-content/uploads/2015/04/neewer_reflector-300x300.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></figure></div>
<p><strong>Perfect for: softening shadows on humans and small and medium size objects</strong></p>
<p>Light reflectors are awesome. Hold the disc up near your subject to bounce light back into shadowed areas. (See the magic of <a href="/the-magic-of-bounce-lighting/">bounce lighting in action</a>.)</p>
<p>This “all in one” disc is about the <strong>size of a medium pizza</strong>. It contains 5 colors: <strong>white, silver, gold, black,</strong> and<strong> translucent</strong>. Just unzip to get to the color you want to use, and zip it back up for storage.</p>
<ul><li><strong>Silver</strong> is neutral but more reflective than white, so it’s best used in lower light situations (such as shooting indoors).</li><li><strong>White</strong>, like silver, is also neutral but less reflective. Works best in bright lighting to soften harsh shadows. Since it’s weaker than silver, it’ll have to be held closer to your subject.</li><li><strong>Gold</strong> reflectors are very warm, use a gold disc to give human subjects a healthy glow or when shooting outdoors to counteract blue tinted daylight shadows.</li><li><strong>Black</strong> reflectors are the opposite of the previous three: black makes shadows darker by reducing the ambient bounce lighting hitting your subject.</li><li><strong>Transluscent</strong> isn’t a reflector; it’s actually a <em>diffuser</em>. Place it between your light source and your subject to soften harsh lighting.</li></ul>
<p>Some reflector kits cost well over $100. That’s crazy! This high quality kit can be found for less than $20.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best tabletop photo studio and lighting kit</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FMKJ1I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005FMKJ1I&linkCode=as2&tag=diy07a-20" rel="nofollow">LimoStudio Photography Photo Studio Lighting Kit Set</a></p>
<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/limo_studio_photography_photo_studio.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="500" height="500" src="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/limo_studio_photography_photo_studio.jpg" alt="LimoStudio photography studio kit. 16 x 16 lighting tent, mini tripod, lamps, and backgrounds. From our article: Best Indoor Lighting Tools for Craft Photographers." class="wp-image-1439" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/limo_studio_photography_photo_studio.jpg 500w, /wp-content/uploads/2015/04/limo_studio_photography_photo_studio-150x150.jpg 150w, /wp-content/uploads/2015/04/limo_studio_photography_photo_studio-300x300.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></figure></div>
<p><strong>Perfect for: small crafts like jewelry and amigurumi, white background product photography</strong></p>
<p>A photo studio is great for when you want to achieve a smooth, white background behind your product. Aim the spotlights at the side of the box to light it up inside and take bright, beautiful photos. There’s a tiny tripod included but if you’re shooting with your phone you may not find it very useful. We didn’t get much use out of the blue and red backgrounds, but the white one is a workhorse that any crafter selling online should find useful. </p>
<p>See our <a href="/table-top-photo-studio-kit-reviews/http:/table-top-photo-studio-kit-reviews/">Photo Studio Kit Comparison Guide for a whole slew of options</a>.</p>
<p>This tabletop photo kit includes:</p>
<ul><li><strong>Light bulbs</strong> are studio quality 5000K, 120V 50W GU10 lamps for consistent color temperature (not too orange or blue)</li><li><strong>Eliminate unexpected shadows </strong>by controlling the light</li><li><strong>16″ x 16″ box </strong>fits small and medium size objects</li><li><strong>Mini tripod with bubble level:</strong> so all your photos are shot from exactly the same height</li><li><strong>Carrying case!</strong> Pack it all away when you’re done.</li></ul>
<p>Go forth and photograph your handmade crafts! Do you have any specialized lighting equipment? Show it off – share a link to your photos or shop in the comments!</p>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[M. Johnson]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2013 07:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[No more ugly cookies! I love trying new recipes, and when I’m on the hunt for a new recipe (or a new food blog to follow), the right photograph makes all the difference. These 12 tips for photographing cookies will improve the way you photograph and present your baked treats. For this photo shoot I...</p><p><a class="more-link" href="/tips-for-photographing-cookies/">Read More</a></p>]]></description>
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<p>No more ugly cookies! I love trying new recipes, and when I’m on the hunt for a new recipe (or a new food blog to follow), the right photograph makes all the difference. These 12 tips for photographing cookies will improve the way you photograph and present your baked treats.</p>
<p>For this photo shoot I worked within a few constraints:</p>
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<li><strong>Natural lighting</strong> <strong>only</strong> – I shot these photos next to a window, sans fancy photographer lights</li>
<li><strong>Limited prop set –</strong> I only used props I had in my kitchen, such as a cooling rack, cookie sheet, a few towels, mixing bowl, and wooden spoon</li>
<li><strong>Identical cookies</strong> – Since all my cookies look the same, I had to get creative styling them</li>
<li><strong>Point and shoot camera –</strong> I shot all these photos with my Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS</li>
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<p>Recipe development isn’t my forte so I worked with a package of Birthday Cake Creme Oreos, which are as decadent and as delicious as they sound, and <a href="http://fun107.com/birthday-cake-oreos-return-no-longer-for-a-limited-time/">thanks to a fan campaign</a>, they’re here to stay awhile. So if this post makes you hungry, run to your local grocery store and grab a package, no baking necessary. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
<h2>1. Work in daylight</h2>
<p><strong>A thousand times this:</strong> food photos I take in my kitchen’s lighting are almost always <em>hideous</em>. Food photographed in my kitchen lights tends to look green or blue, with multiple hard-edged shadows, and anything shiny looks like slime. Not a good look for food.</p>
<p>This “Before” photo below was taken in my kitchen’s overhead LED lighting.</p>
<p>It’s not a <em>terrible</em> photo, but it could be so much better: the <strong>double shadows</strong>, the<strong> lack of detail in the cookie faces</strong>, the crumbs (that one’s my fault), and the <strong>bland background</strong> aren’t doing my cookies any favors. You can even see the shadow of my camera in the lower right corner – it’s impossible to take a photo in my kitchen without being in the way of at least one light source.</p>
<p><div id="attachment_808" style="width: 522px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_before.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-808" class="size-full wp-image-808 " alt="photographing cookies before bad lighting" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_before.jpg" width="512" height="384" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_before.jpg 512w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_before-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-808" class="wp-caption-text">My kitchen’s lighting = multiple shadows, flat colors, hard-to-see details</p></div></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The “After” was taken next to a window on an October afternoon. Notice the much<strong> softer shadows </strong>and the<strong> details in the cookie ridges</strong> (can you even read “OREO” in the previous shot?).</p>
<p><div id="attachment_809" style="width: 522px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_after_photo_in_daylight.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-809" class="size-full wp-image-809 " alt="photographing cookies good daylight lighting" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_after_photo_in_daylight.jpg" width="512" height="384" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_after_photo_in_daylight.jpg 512w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_after_photo_in_daylight-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-809" class="wp-caption-text">Daylight = soft shadows, beautiful details</p></div></p>
<p>Do yourself a favor and take your photos in daylight. This will be more challenging if you happen to bake at night or in the dead of winter, but it’s worth the effort.</p>
<h2>2. Take a TON of photos</h2>
<p>One beauty of digital photography is you’re limited only by the number of photos your memory card can store. So take a LOT, it can only help.</p>
<p>Aim to<strong> take at least 3 (or more) photos of each setup</strong>. Try different angles and perspectives, add and remove props. After you upload your photos to your computer, weed out the best into a “Best” folder. Later (whenever you’re sure you’re done with them) you’re free to delete the photos you didn’t need.</p>
<p><div id="attachment_820" style="width: 522px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_take_a_lot_of_photos.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-820" class="size-full wp-image-820 " alt="cookie photography take a lot of photos" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_take_a_lot_of_photos.jpg" width="512" height="384" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_take_a_lot_of_photos.jpg 512w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_take_a_lot_of_photos-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-820" class="wp-caption-text">I ended up with 60 photos from this photoshoot, which was just barely enough to pick out the 12 good ones I used for this article.</p></div></p>
<h2>3. Show ’em on the cookie sheet</h2>
<p><em>It’s like they just left the oven.</em></p>
<p><div id="attachment_810" style="width: 522px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_on_cookie_sheet.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-810" class="size-full wp-image-810" alt="photographing cookies on cookie sheet" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_on_cookie_sheet.jpg" width="512" height="384" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_on_cookie_sheet.jpg 512w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_on_cookie_sheet-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-810" class="wp-caption-text">Cookie sheet as a background – I love the soft reflections under each cookie.</p></div></p>
<p>The mere sight of freshly baked cookies has been known to drive people mad. The <strong>cookie sheet itself makes for a nice background</strong> – it’s got a bit of <strong>texture and character</strong> to it, the mildly <strong>reflective surface </strong>makes for a nice contrast, and you can fill the entire shot with it and it <strong>won’t look the least bit out of place</strong>.</p>
<h2>4. Include ingredients</h2>
<p>Flour, sugar, butter, chocolate chips, cookie cutters – whatever went into your cookies, show it off! For some of us, the dough is the main event anyway. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
<p>Make an ingredients shot more interesting by <strong>cropping it off-center</strong> and <strong>layering the background. </strong>Ingredients in the background adds depth and character to your scene. I’m partial to yellow sticks of butter, myself.</p>
<p><div id="attachment_804" style="width: 522px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_ingredients.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-804" class="size-full wp-image-804" alt="photographing cookies ingredients in a bowl wooden spoon" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_ingredients.jpg" width="512" height="384" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_ingredients.jpg 512w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_ingredients-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-804" class="wp-caption-text">The primary ingredient of Oreos is Oreos.</p></div></p>
<h2>5. Shoot from below!</h2>
<p>Look out – massive cookies! (I wish, haha.)</p>
<p>Stack up your cookies and shoot them from below to <strong>show off their crisp edges and sides</strong> and<strong> create a compelling composition. </strong>This somewhat unusual camera angle captures eye-level details that are often missed when shooting cookies from above.</p>
<p><div id="attachment_803" style="width: 394px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_below_stack.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-803" class="size-full wp-image-803 " alt="photographing cookies shoot from a low angle" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_below_stack.jpg" width="384" height="512" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_below_stack.jpg 384w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_below_stack-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-803" class="wp-caption-text">I think this is my favorite shot of the whole bunch: the smooth rainbow-flecked creme filling contrasts very well with the rugged cookie wafers.</p></div></p>
<h2>6. Line ’em up</h2>
<p>Show cookies in a novel arrangement to stand out. My example cookies have an interesting edge texture I wanted to show off – if yours are rolled in sugar or cut in a shape, you may also find a unique shot such as this worthwhile.</p>
<p><div id="attachment_811" style="width: 394px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_unusual_angle_row.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-811" class="size-full wp-image-811" alt="photographing cookies use an unusual angle lined up" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_unusual_angle_row.jpg" width="384" height="512" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_unusual_angle_row.jpg 384w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_unusual_angle_row-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-811" class="wp-caption-text">Showing off the interesting edge texture of my Oreo cookies</p></div></p>
<h2>7. Take a bite</h2>
<p>Nothing says delicious like half-eaten! Breaking (or biting) off part of a cookie shows off the cookie’s middle, be it a surprise ingredient <em>(<a href="http://veryculinary.com/2011/03/22/oreo-stuffed-chocolate-chip-cookies/">another cookie</a>, perhaps?!</em>) or just a melted-to-perfection chocolate chip.</p>
<p><div id="attachment_824" style="width: 522px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_half_inside.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-824" class="size-full wp-image-824 " alt="cookie photography half eaten" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_half_inside.jpg" width="512" height="384" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_half_inside.jpg 512w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_half_inside-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-824" class="wp-caption-text">If you’re lucky, it’ll take a several bites to get it “just right”. Better make a few extra batches, just in case.</p></div></p>
<h2>8.Mix up shapes and textures</h2>
<p>Here I’ve got rough-textured black cookies on a smooth white square plate resting on a mushy woven towel. In the background is a smooth grey placemat. Bringing materials of contrasting colors and textures into your photo is an easy way to dress up simple cookies.</p>
<p>Check out related post <a href="/fixing-photo-distortion-with-zoom/">Fix Photo Distortion with Zoom</a> if you’re experiencing issues with distorted shapes.</p>
<p><div id="attachment_806" style="width: 394px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_three.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-806" class="size-full wp-image-806" alt="photographing cookies mix up shapes" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_three.jpg" width="384" height="512" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_three.jpg 384w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_three-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-806" class="wp-caption-text">Rough, soft, rough, soft – the alternating textures add visual interest.</p></div></p>
<h2>9. One close up with a blurry background</h2>
<p>Set your camera to “<strong>macro”</strong> (looks like a flower icon on many point and shoots) and focus on one close cookie, leaving the rest to blur in the background. This is a favorite technique of food photographers everywhere (just look in any magazine or food blog).</p>
<p>This type of shot shows off the qualities of an individual cookie up close without isolating it in a world of its own. The cookies and mixing bowl in the background give it context and create a pleasing background.</p>
<p><div style="width: 522px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_up_close_blurred_background.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" alt="cookie_photography_up_close_blurred_background" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_up_close_blurred_background.jpg" width="512" height="384" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">This type of shot is everywhere. To recreate it, create a scene with depth, set your camera to macro, and focus on the closest cookie.</p></div></p>
<h2>10. Wire Rack + Towel</h2>
<p>Aside from being a completely obvious place for cookies to be, a wire rack is a great choice for cookies because of the geometric interest it lends to a composition. The criss-crossing (or parallel) lines add a sense of perspective and contrast nicely against the round cookies. Laying a towel underneath offers nearly unlimited possibilities for color contrasts and patterns.</p>
<p><div id="attachment_802" style="width: 522px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_wire_wrack.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-802" class="size-full wp-image-802" alt="Cookie photography wire rack" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_wire_wrack.jpg" width="512" height="384" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_wire_wrack.jpg 512w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_wire_wrack-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-802" class="wp-caption-text">Yes, of course these Oreos just came out of the oven, why do you ask?</p></div></p>
<h2>11. Detail shot</h2>
<p>The detail shot needs little explanation, but how to get it can be a bit trickier: set your point and shoot camera to <strong>“macro”</strong> (often indicated as a<strong> flower icon</strong> on point and shoot cameras). Press the button halfway down to let your camera focus, and then take the shot. Be extremely still or use a tripod for best results.</p>
<p><div id="attachment_817" style="width: 522px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_detail_shot1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-817" class="size-full wp-image-817" alt="cookie_photography_detail_shot" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_detail_shot1.jpg" width="512" height="384" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_detail_shot1.jpg 512w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_detail_shot1-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-817" class="wp-caption-text">Getting up close captures details you might not have even noticed otherwise</p></div></p>
<h2>12. Post-process</h2>
<p>Don’t be afraid to improve your photos in Photoshop or a <a href="/5-best-apps-free-photo-editing-online-2013/">free online photo editor</a>. The first photo below was the photo as it appeared straight out of my camera. The second photo is how it looked after a few Photoshop adjustments: Auto Tone, Photo Filter (Warming), and my own rotating and cropping. It’s virtually impossible to take such an amazing photo with no post-processing needed, so don’t worry about trying. Just try to capture as many great shots as you can, choose the best, and tweak those to perfection.</p>
<p><div id="attachment_816" style="width: 522px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_crop_rotate_recolor.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-816" class="size-full wp-image-816" alt="cookie photography post processing Photoshop" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_crop_rotate_recolor.jpg" width="512" height="886" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_crop_rotate_recolor.jpg 512w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_crop_rotate_recolor-173x300.jpg 173w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-816" class="wp-caption-text">The power of post processing: less blue, more cookies.</p></div></p>
<h2>Bonus Tip: Choose only the best specimens</h2>
<p>Obviously, you should use only your best-looking cookies for your photo shoot.</p>
<p>Eat the rest!</p>
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