Photo tip

I get asked about photographic tips as well as baking tips, so I will do my best to add some tips at least once a week to answer any questions.

Feel free to ask for anything specific and I will add it to my weekly tips or will get back to you as soon as I can.

I have a few tips to share with you today:

  • I shoot in the mornings if possible in natural light, near a window where there isn't a strong light coming through which will cause unnecessary shadows
  • I don't use a flash
  • I use a reflector, which simply reflects light towards the object. It can be as simple as a sheet of white paper..or in my case a baking tin. Move the paper around until you can see the dark spot on the object become illuminated

Please let me know if this has been even slightly helpful.

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Comments

  1. CurlyPops6 December 2009 at 02:12

    Now that's a great tip. I actually tried a white sheet of paper thisafternoon to take photos as the light wasn't very good, and it really did improve things.
    I need lots of improvement so any quick and easy tips would be fabulous.

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  2. Beky6 December 2009 at 02:20

    That was extremely helpful. Thanks Cathie.

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  3. Rita6 December 2009 at 03:02

    Thank you Cathie; apprecate the tips; you forgot to mention talent; your pictures are all Picture Perfect!
    Rita

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  4. DELiciousDesignz6 December 2009 at 03:29

    Your photos always look so good. I find that when I upload my photos onto blog or etsy that they lose a bit of colour. Not sure if it is to do with the picture size or what . I envy those people that have awesome photos. Thanks for sharing your tips.

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  5. Pam6 December 2009 at 04:00

    Yep the tip about reflecting was quite helpful, and I do already use the first two tips. Thanks so much Cathie.

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  6. Baker's Cakes6 December 2009 at 04:34

    I have never used a reflector, I am definitely going to try it!!! Thanks for the tip!

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  7. LemonyRenee'6 December 2009 at 10:30

    Wonderful idea! I am just a horrid picture taker -- for posting, anyway. Thanks!

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  8. Yelena R.6 December 2009 at 11:42

    Thanks for the great tip!

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  9. BALLET NEWS6 December 2009 at 11:42

    You are good !

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  10. Sarah6 December 2009 at 12:25

    Great tips. I've used a reflector a couple of times in the past but had forgotten all about how good it can be so thanks for the reminder. Unfortunately, photographing in the morning doesn't quite have the same effect in Blighty as it does in Aus! Especially in the dark and gloom of winter! He he...!!

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  11. Sandrine6 December 2009 at 15:28

    Thanks Cathie, will try on my next piccies...xx

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  12. One Flew Over6 December 2009 at 17:13

    Very helpful Cathie...as always x

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  13. Leonie Guld6 December 2009 at 18:51

    Yeah...totally...I have never used a reflector...ooo best try one though.

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  14. Anna Bartlett7 December 2009 at 05:11

    A baking tin! You're a lateral thinking legend!

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  15. Teddi Taylor7 December 2009 at 16:58

    That's totally helpful! Thanks. I love taking food pictures.

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  16. Erika from The Pastry Chef At Home9 December 2009 at 16:29

    Very helpful! I struggle with my photos...as the light in my tiny nyc apt is awful. I will try the white sheet of paper tip. Thanks and happy holidays! :)

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  17. Anonymous21 January 2010 at 20:24

    Love your blogspot Cathie. Keep up the great work. pictures and most of all your yummy recipes. Hope to see you all soon Jen x

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  18. Cathie20 July 2011 at 05:40

    Hi Stella, I like to shoot with a wide aperture to get the depth of field and the blurry background.

    feel free to email me with any other questions ♥

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