Fotografia De Alimentos

Food Styling for Photographers
A Guide to Creating Your Own Appetizing Art

LINDA BELLINGHAM JEAN ANN BYBEE WITH BRAD G. ROGERS

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Library of CongressCataloging-in-Publication Data Bellingham, Linda. Food styling for photographers : a guide to creating your own appetizing art / Linda Bellingham, Jean Ann Bybee. p. cm. Includes index. ISBN-13: 978-0-240-81006-5 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1. Photography of food. 2. Photography—Miscellanea. 3. Food presentation. I. Bybee, Jean Ann. II. Title. TR656.5.B44 2008 778′.96413—dc22 2007044859 British LibraryCataloguing-in-Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. ISBN: 978-0-240-81006-5

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Dedication To my sons, Scott and Ben, my sources of inspiration Linda Bellingham
To my wonderful daughter, Audrey Jean Ann Bybee

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Disclaimer
The contents of this book and techniques describedherein are intended solely for the purpose of preparing food for photography and are not intended for nor should they be used as methods of preparing foods for consumption.

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Contents
Disclaimer About the Authors Acknowledgments Preface Chapter  Introduction to Food Styling
A Few Rules for Food Styling: Have a Plan Be Prepared Shop Wisely Looking for a HeroTools of the Trade: Assembling Your Food Styling Kit Basic Kit Components Equipment Often Used for Food Styling Supplies Often Used in Food Styling

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Chapter 

Sets and Settings
Basics to Consider When Planning Food Photography What’s the Point of the Shot? How to Make Food Pop in the Image Tips for Choosing Sets andSurfaces for Food Photography Table Setting Tips Working Fabric on the Set

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Chapter 

Chilling Facts about Cold Beverages
The Beverage of Choice Frosted Glass Preparation Techniques Creating Condensation Building Acrylic Cubes in a Glass On Set Adding Liquid to the Hero Glass Making and Placing Bubbles Removing Liquid from a Hero Glass Slushy Drinks: The Magic Frozen Margarita Goingto Set with the Margaritas

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Chapter 

Making a Salad for the Camera
Selection of Salad Ingredients Shopping and Handling Techniques for Produce Tips for Keeping Salad Greens Fresh Salad Support Techniques How to Dress a Salad for Photography Building the Salad and Taking It to Set On Set before Final Photography Fruit Salads Techniques for Fruit Prep...