behind the scenes: recipe shots

There are many different kinds of food photography shots that range in complexity and difficulty. To name a couple, there are outline shots, packaging shots, and the elusive recipe shots. Recipe shots can be more editorial and definitely leave a little room for creativity. There are still {as always} a shot list and certain items that HAVE to be included in the shot, but in terms of placement and angle, there is a little leeway.

{I love this photo....Stylist notes, just to show a bit of the complexity of the behind the scenes}

{Some quick shots of the stand-ins for the recipe shots...Sliders!}

{Stand-in for the Sante Fe Burger recipe shot}

{Stand-in for an Sausage & Fresh Vegetable pasta recipe}