Sears Grilling Photography Class Week 4: Grilling Photography #SoFabU #grillingishappiness
This week was week 4 of my photography course with Sears Grilling and Social Fabric. We really focused on photographing food on the grill. First, let me tell you, I LOVE this grill!! I could not be happier with the grill that we got from Sears!!
One of the first things that we covered this week was lighting. Wouldn’t you think that taking pictures out on a bright sunny day would be the perfect lighting? Well, this week we learned that direct sunlight can cause harsh/ unflattering images of high contrast. Grilling in the shade or slightly cloudy days will even out the lighting and make the photographs more appealing. Learning to observe the lighting for my photos is an area that I need to work on.
The rule of thirds is one of the first things that photographers learn about in photography classes. This acts as the basis for well-balanced and interesting shots. Following the rule of thirds will increase the chances of creating a well-composed image.
When taking a photograph it is best to imagine the rule of thirds grid in your mind or viewfinder to frame the shot. The rule of thirds grid identifies the four intersection points of interest in the image that the subject be considered of placement of the subject. The important points of interest areas are the red crosshairs in the above image. The grid also shows four lines that are useful of framing and composition.
If the subject is placed in the intersection points of interest areas the photo will remain more balanced and will allow the viewer to interact with the image more naturally. Studies have show that the viewer’s eye is usually directed to the intersection points of interest rather than to the center of the photograph.
Pizza was the first meal that I grilled on my new grill.
It was so easy and delicious!
We also learned about angles this week. There are several common angles that are used in food photography. One of the angles is Straight on. The camera is completely centered on the object.
The second meal that I grilled was a juicy T-bone with marinated mushrooms and cinnamon sugar pineapple.
Another angle is, Diagonal. Turn you camera so the subject starts in one corner and ends in the opposite corner, breaking the space diagonally.
There are several other angles that I will be using and sharing in my food photography!
A third meal that I grilled this week was a simple Cheddar worst with grilled sweet corn.
I love grilling in the summer! There are so many different meals that can be made and you get to enjoy being outside while you are cooking! Plus, it is easy to clean up and of course is delicious!
I am a member of the Collective Bias™ Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias™ and Sears #CBias #GrillingIsHappiness. All photos and opinions are my own.
OMG – your close ups are amazing and yummy!!!
Loved the grilled pineapple pics!
This pizza looks wonderful and your photos really accent it beautifully! You may have already answered this question (sorry if you did!) but can you tell me what camera you are using and, more importantly, what type of lens you use for these food shots? I am learning so much from your photography class! Thanks!
I feel like such a grilling beginner – I have never had pizza off the grill at home! I loved learning about the different angles and lighting this week. I love the diagonal shots you did!
Chrissy, your photos are amazing, as always! You definitely have it down!
Loving these photos and the photography tips! Great job Chrissy :o)
You have some great photos here! Those pizzas are making me drool!!
You did SO GOOD this week!!!! Freaking fantastic job! 🙂
Love that mushroom shot!
Yum! Love corn on the grill!
Great photos! Everything looks so yummy too. I'm also in my 4th week of photograph class and we are working on rule of 3rds and composition. Thursday is our last class and I need to get out to take some pictures soon!
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