
You've been shooting for a while now, but somehow your images still fall short of the vision in your head. You have the feeling that something is missing and that small mistakes in your photos are keeping you from going to the next level in your food photography. Things like ...
you can't seem to get tack sharp focus
you have ugly and distracting reflections in your glassware no matter what you do
your macro shots always come out looking blurry
your flatlays look messy rather than inspiring
your "dark and moody" shots look "dark and muddy"
you can never seem to get your whites looking white enough
you've tried splash photos but the splash looks fuzzy
you get a great shot then realize that you missed some small details that break rather than make your photo


If this caught your attention, chances are that your food photography is already pretty good. A lot of the time, it might be even great. But those great times are often a fluke, and you have no idea how to duplicate your results. Often what sets the pros apart from those who struggle is NOT talent or years and years of experience and practice, it's that they have a pocketful of techniques to fall back on. Technique is what sets the pro apart from the amateur. It's the difference between a good photo and a great one. Knowing how to make small tweaks to your camera settings, or when to feather your softbox in relation to your subject can take your photography to the next level. This ebook gives you the tricks and techniques the pros use on set every day to create stunning food photography.
Capture Correct features 120 pages jam-packed with info, and over 60 example images and diagrams to illustrate crucial concepts that will help you instantly elevate your food photography.
finally take beautiful photos of beverages with soft reflections instead of hard, specular highlights and glare
shoot subjects on white backgrounds that read white and fresh instead of grey and dingy
learn how to take perfectly crisp splash and pour shots
style tantalizing cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks
shoot high-contrast, moody image with luscious shadows and crisp highlights
capture images with several elements and have them appear perfectly sharp throughout
how to light for white backgrounds; this technique is essential if you work with clients!
why "moody" and "dark and moody" are not the same thing and techniques for shooting both styles
the most important lighting principle you need to consider when shooting drinks
how to determine the depth-of-field you want in your photo
tips for shooting food and coffee steam
the technique that can help you get sharp focus in every part of your image, no matter your camera angle or what kind of lens you're using
how to get the perfect pour shot and the camera settings you need for the type of light source you're shooting with
know exactly how to place your camera in relationship to your light to bring out the best in your beverages photos every time ... and much more!


Camera Settings.
Great technique and stunning food photos start with your camera settings. An in-depth review will ensure that you'll know how to set your exposure for any shooting situation.
Macro Shots
Shooting macro for food photography can give you stunning results but can be challenging. Learn the key depth-of-field issues and camera settings that can help you take tack sharp detail shots of food.
Shooting on White
Struggling with bright and airy images? Need to shoot your client's food products on a white background but can't seem to actually get the photo white enough? This ebook will give you the techniques you need to achieve that.
Moody Shots
Did you know that "moody" and "dark and moody" are not the same thing? Moody photos can be light, but still have a sense of atmosphere. Learn how to bring this tantalizing element to your food photos.
Drinks, Splashes + Pours
Ugly reflections in glassware are the bane of every food photographer's existence. Learn how to combat this issue and take things one step further with splashes and pours that invite your viewer into the scene.
Flatlays
The popularity of the flatlay is still going strong, but it's not always easy to style and compose several elements within the frame. Get the tips the pros use to style and shoot flatlays that flatter.
Hard Light
Hard light is having its moment in the sun--literally. Learn how this popular and distinctive look can add something special to your photos.
Focus Stacking
What do you do if your client needs an image where every single element is sharp throughout? This techniques saves the day.
These exclusive training videos will help you implement key techniques from this book.

$25 value FREE Step-by-step video training of how I edited my cover image in Lightroom.

$25 value FREE Video training of how to straighten glassware and other props in Photoshop. No Photoshop skills required!

$25 value FREE How to blend images together in Photoshop to get photos that are perfectly sharp throughout.

"The guidance Darina has packaged are all simple, but very transformative in nature. This guide is truly a valuable asset for every food photographer."
Meera @meera.seetharaman

"Darina's background as a educator really shines through in how well her knowledge is delivered here. I’ll be keeping it close for reference!”
Tanya @tanyapilgrim

“This is such a useful resource for food bloggers and photographers. Darina's new eBook is filled with tips and techniques that will help elevate your food photography to the next level."
Reethika @cupcakeree

Teaching about food photography always involves a bit of overlap, as everything exists in a relationship. This ebook focuses on tips and techniques to get the most out of your camera settings and lighting for specific results such as managing reflections in glassware, shooting on white, and taking macro photos. It touches on some of the same principles found in LightShaping, but it really about the small adjustments you can make while you're shooting to take your food photos to the next level.
There is a ton of free information online, but most of it is general and it can be hard to figure out how to apply it to specific situations. Online courses cost hundreds of dollars, which can be a big investment. However, this ebook comes with three free BONUS Lightroom and Photoshop trainings that will help you implement some of the techniques found in this ebook--even if you're an editing newbie.
This book is ideal for beginner to intermediate photographers. Unless you are quite an advanced shooter, you'll find lots of useful tips that will help you improve your results in a variety of shooting situations.
This book is ideal for beginner to intermediate photographers. Unless you are quite an advanced shooter, you'll find lots of useful tips that will help you improve your results in a variety of shooting situations.
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