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In today’s article we will be going through food styling and storytelling—this is where the magic really happens. 

You’ve learned how to use your phone settings, light your shots, frame your composition and choose your camera angles… but this is the moment where your food photos start to feel like a story. And that’s what really connects with your audience.

Summer is the season to spend more time outside, and less in the kitchen. Just in time we bring you 15 Minute Meals: Truly Quick Recipes That Don’t Taste Like Shortcuts from New York based cookbook author, James Beard Award shortlisted food writer, novelist, podcaster and TV host Ali Rosen—a book of almost a hundred quick flavorful no-fuss ideas to help you eat well, fast.

Happy Independence Day to all those who celebrate. The Fourth of July sees American nationals all over the world look back to that day in 1776, and the establishment of the United States of America. If you are planning your annual gathering, and want a little recipe assistance, we have all you need.

From June 30 to July 13 a corner of Southwest London draws the attention of the tennis-loving world, as the annual Wimbledon tournament plays out with all the drama and finely-honed sportsmanship of the top class game. Historically one of the key attractions of the British social season, watching Wimbledon, whether live or on the television, is also a chance to herald the start of summer with a party, or at least a glass of Pimm’s.

In this next step of our food photography foundations, we’re going to talk about something that’s often overlooked but makes a huge difference: Camera angles. The angle you shoot from can transform the feel of an image, and today we’re focusing on one of the most used and misused angles in food photography: the flat lay (also known as an overhead shot).