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#40 - How to create side light. When to use & avoid it in food photography.


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Have you ever watched “Everybody Loves Raymond”?

In this comedy series, Raymond is the guy who wants to please everybody.  All he wants to do is to make everyone happy. He wants to be Mr. Popular and will do anything to look like an angel. 

Well,  we have a “Raymond” in food photography too. Wanna know who? 

It is side light - one of the types of light in food photography.

Sounds odd? How can light be a person? 


Well, if you hear the latest episode on sidelight, you’ll know exactly why I say this. 

In this episode I’m sharing how to read side light & how it can be super powerful by coming to our rescue in a shoot. All we have to know is how to maximize it and use it to our advantage. 

I work regularly with side light  & there are situations when it is my go-to light direction but also times when I try to avoid it.  

You already know the importance of light in food photography. Light stumps composition anyday. Every type of light has its own personality and side light is a people-pleaser kinda light. If we can tap into that aspect of its personality, imagine how we can unleash its full potential. 

Backlight is usually the crowd favorite but remember, side light is “Raymond” and Everybody loves Raymond  for a reason!

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https://myfoodlens.com/35-lighting-technique-to-create-depth-in-flat-lay-photography/

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