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Re: How to take great food photos for Eat Like a Local Month

Thanks

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Re: How to take great food photos for Eat Like a Local Month

Nice @MajidMadadi!


@MajidMadadi wrote:

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https://goo.gl/maps/4hX1MLffoV52

 سلام 

خوشحالم که در این زمینه میتوانم تجربیات کوچکم را در اختیار دوستان قرار بدهم

امیدوارم من را از تجرب های با ارزش خودتون بهره مند کنید 




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Re: How to take great food photos for Eat Like a Local Month

Dear  @@AnnaDickson

Thank you so much for the information regarding the food topic .

Level 10

Re: How to take great food photos for Eat Like a Local Month

Thanks for sharing. Hope it will add additional value during taking photos.

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Celebrate restaurant photo month with us in July

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These are some of the fun photos taking in one of the local Restaurant in Calabar #LocalGuides #OnGoogleMaps

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Re: How to take great food photos for Eat Like a Local Month

Hi @AnnaDickson  Thanks for the information about the photography. And also Thanks for sharing great tips.

Level 10

Re: How to take great food photos for Eat Like a Local Month

Thanks a lot @AnnaDickson, as I'm a foodie it will help me a lot.

#Hyderabadi Biryani is my favorite food


@AnnaDickson wrote:

Hello Local Guides! I’m Anna, the Photo Lead for the Local Guides team.

 

We know you love contributing photos on Google Maps, and we love that you post them!  We also love food, and going to local restaurants. That’s why we’re dedicating the month of July to celebrating local food culture through photography.

 

To kick things off, here are a few tips to make your shots stand out on Google Maps — and get lots of views.

 

And remember: “The best camera is the one you have with you.”

 

It’s one of my favorite quotes from photographer Chase Jarvis. You don’t need a big fancy camera to shoot great photos. It just takes a few tips and some practice. Ask any questions in the comments, and stay tuned for livestream interviews with photographers every week, starting in Los Angeles and concluding in Bangkok.

Tip 1: Avoid shooting in dark places — daylight is ideal
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We don’t expect you to change your entire eating schedule to dine during the day,  but in general, it’s very difficult to take beautiful photos in dark places.  

 

We highly recommend that you use daylight to shoot your photos. A candle or a flash from your phone’s camera just won’t be able to capture what a restaurant or dish looks like in real life.

 

If you MUST take a photo of the food at night, have a friend (or two) turn on their phone flashlights. Then hold the light evenly over your dish.  

Tip 2: Try a few angles before you share the best shot
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Don’t assume that the first photo you shoot will be your best, and don’t be shy about spending a little time trying out different angles of the same dish. Sometimes a dish looks better from above. Sometimes you may want to photograph it from the side to show off the layers of a cake or a delicious piece of sushi. There’s no one way to do it.  

 

Take a little extra time to make sure that shot looks its best!

 

Tip 3: Step back or zoom out to capture more

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The texture of your dish may look interesting in person, but it’s hard to capture. Getting too close with your camera also misses an opportunity to show off other cool details and a festive, full spread of dishes.

 

We recommend taking a step back to photograph the full dish as well as other items on the table. That way the space and vibe of the restaurant will also come through.

 

Tip 4: Shoot horizontally to display well on Google Maps
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Cell phones are vertical so it’s easy to shoot that way too, but it’s not always the best way. Turn your phone on its side when taking photos to share on Google Maps. They’ll display better.

 

Tip 5: Take a bite, leave some crumbs, let the yolk run — it adds personality!

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Don’t be afraid to play with your food! Take a shot as soon as it’s delivered to your table, but then get another one after you’ve taken a bite. Some foods look even better after you’ve had a bite, taken a slice, or let it melt a bit. It lets the viewer imagine a taste of the dish too!

 

Want more tips? Check back to Connect every Thursday this month. Our food photography experts will be giving their own personal tips to show you how to shoot great food photos!


 

Level 8

Re: How to take great food photos for Eat Like a Local Month

Thank you for sharing the food photography tips, this will help us (Local Guides) to take better photos.

rk_root
Level 9

Re: How to take great food photos for Eat Like a Local Month

Great tips for photography @AnnaDickson ! Thanks a lot dear! Have a look at my photography...! View in Google Map ...!

 

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Love to Hear ; Love to Share !
Kamal Hasnainee
Bangladesh
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Re: How to take great food photos for Eat Like a Local Month

Thanks @AnnaDickson for some good tips. Will keep them in mind next time I visit a restaurant