Food photography is a skill in itself, separate from other types of photography. Whereas other forms of photography might focus on people, or on larger, further reaching scenes, food photography is about capturing the detail and making something stand out. You can be a great food photographer with a good macro lens and an eye for the smaller aspects of an image.

Food photography is a skill, and if you are opening a restaurant or cafe, it’s worth contacting a specialist food photographer. It isn’t as easy as asking a skilled photographer to help – you will need to hire someone who you know is good at working in that particular field. Look at their previous work, see if they have shot bars and restaurants, and perhaps ask for a test shoot first to see how they would execute a shoot of your business. This is a good chance to share creative ideas and plan your shoot to perfection.