One of the most significant and frequently overlooked aspects of food photography is fashion. Yes, fashion! You might not possess an awareness of how significant an impact fashion has on food photography because you're looking at images every day. However, if we take a look back, the impact of fashion becomes ultra-obvious.

stylingFran Flynn28 February 2019food photography, 70's food photography, 70s food images, food styling, 70s food styling, fashionComment

What exactly is a stylist anyway? (And how can I become one?)

Photographic styling is often a misunderstood art. For those of us working as professional photographers, particularly for high-end clients, stylists represent an essential part of the team, that fulfils a key role in making us (the photographers) look good.

stylingFran Flynn30 January 2019food stylist, photographic styling, styling, prop stylist, creative director, food photography, 2nd LevelComment

Why I have Lego and makeup sponges in my food photography styling kit

Today is your lucky day! Not only am I going to let you in on my 'secret' for having Lego and makeup sponges in my styling kit, I’m also going to share details of my entire food styling 'bag of tricks'. This could save you hours of ‘wishing you had thought of it earlier' moments…

stylingFran Flynn17 July 2018best, lenses, food, photography, canon, styling kit, dulling spray, glycerine, food photography styling tipsComment

9 different ways to create the best backgrounds for food photography

Backgrounds are the make or break of a good food shot. Every food photographer or stylist has their own approach to sourcing or producing great backgrounds. Here are my top nine suggestions...

stylingFran Flynn19 November 2017Best background, Food photography, Create best background, Food photography styling, Styling, 2nd LevelComment