Be a Student of Light- Using Backlight to Add WOW in Your Food Pictures


Want to learn the secrets of irresistible food images? It’s all in the details!

You all know how important is food styling- the art of making dishes attractive- be it for the guests or be it in front of the camera. And from your end- the idea should be to visualise that taste, wake up all the senses (taste buds included) and ignite every viewer’s imagination!

So, if you want to improve your food photography, don’t just take pictures of food. Become a student of backlight, play with it and take advantage of its power to create magic.


That’s what it comes down to for creating jaw-dropping pictures and making viewer drool whenever they look at those images.

Create WOW Effects in Your Image with Backlight Magic:-

There are 2 factors worth considering when using the backlight technique:-
  • The prime light source is highlighting your subject from behind
  • The camera is faced towards the light source, meaning you’re shooting into the light
This leaves your subject in the middle of the camera and main light source.
Digging deeper: - ‘Why Falling in Love with Backlight Is worth It for Every Aspiring Photography Student in Brisbane (or anywhere)?’

Backlight is ethereal. They are atmospheric. They lend in a magical glow to your food images along with depth. And, they make light tangible!

Remember These When Using Backlight for Food Images
  • It’s About Highlighting the Texture. Using backlight for food photography is all about highlighting the subject’s texture. And whenever the natural light meets the texture- MAGIC manifests!
  • It Enhances Those Little But Beautiful Details. With the use of backlight, you can enhance those little but beautiful details which may get lost with the use of sidelights.
    Examples include- water droplets on freshly washed tomatoes, sugar sprinkles on pie pastry, bubbles when pouring champagne in a glass and more!
  • It’s Not Perfect for Every Situation. When playing with backlight; you need to be more selective and mindful. Such lights are challenging and even capricious. It keeps you on your toes, challenges you to perfect your seeing skills and dig deep. 
    Backlight deems perfect for food with ‘glowing effects’ like Chocolate Ganache, ice creams with shiny layering and even dishes having a glister of fresh fruit and vegetables.

    Word of caution- Backlight picks up every single detail, even imperfections in the dish. So, if the Chocolate Ganache, is not perfect or smooth (as it should be), then the use of backlight in shooting may intensify its imperfection more!
  • Backlight Can Be Reflected. They create a lot of shadows which helps add dimension and depth to your food photography. But, at times too much of it may cause a problem.
    To even things, you can place a white foam or reflector in front of the frame without obscuring the camera. This will help reflect back excessive backlight.
In The End, It’s About Having Fun & Achieving Something New!

Using backlight is not deemed technically perfect in terms of exposure. But at times, it is not only about perfection! It is about having fun with this type of light and experimenting to come up with interesting shots, every now and then. 

If you are seeking for more interesting (and even rule-breaking) tips on creating awe-inspiring pictures of food, products like any big-shot product photographer in Brisbane, stay tuned for more feeds.

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