Food photography props

The eight best food photography props that I use time and time again. If I went back 10 years knowing what I do now, this is how I would start my prop collection.

Find the links to all my favorite props for food photography as well as tips on how I source more unique props from places like Etsy!

Some of my favorite go-to stores for food photography props plus some tips for what to look for when buying props for food photography.

Food styling skills are just as important to good food photography as the camera skills are. Having some unique and eye-catching props, backdrops, and textures can take a photo from good to great. You might have wondered which props are the most crucial to good food photos. I asked nineteen food photographers from around the world what their favorite food photography props are for styling their food photos. They were gracious enough to allow me to share their answers and photos in this…

The best types of food photography backdrops including pros and cons for each type to help you decide which is best for you.

Gifts that every food photographer will absolutely love for under $50.

Photography is already expensive! Don't waste your money by buying the wrong props. Read these food styling prop tips and make your collection go further.

In addition to photography, Audrey is captivated by the world of prop styling. She works in a food photography studio as a stylist. Note these photographs were captured by photographers from Meredith Corp.

In the eight years I’ve been taking photos of food, I learned how to collect the best food styling props that don’t break your budget. What I found is that often, the most used props are not the ones that cost the most.

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