Rule of Thirds Bundle

Do you struggle with your food photography composition? Maybe you understand the Golden Ratio intellectually, but you’re still unsure of exactly where to place your food and props on set. Where should you put your main food subject? What props should you use? Which way should the cutlery be facing?

Rule-of-Thirds: A Guide to Composition for Food Photography will empower your creative process with bespoke compositional designs that will take the mystery out of composing your food stories. Whether you're a beginner just starting to learn about composition, or a more advanced shooter who feels stuck-in-a-rut, the 42 designs featured in this book will instantly transform your food photography.

Take it one step further and bring the composition overlays into Lightroom or your tethering program of choice to take the guesswork out of composing your set-ups.

why you need to define your style before choosing your props and backgrounds
why your cutlery should never point toward your viewer
how using the simplest technique will improve your photography right now (hint: it includes the number 3)
why the wrong color background can break your photograph
what are the best color combinations to use in your food photography
what is the focal point and why it's so important in composition
what is the Phi grid and why it's actually better than the rule-of-thirds
why your post-processing program of choice can be a powerful tool in helping you get better compositions
how to using pattern effectively in your food photography

... and much, much more!

With this three-part eBook, you'll have all the the tools at your fingertips to immediately improve your food photography composition.

Part I - The rule-of-thirds is only one compositional principle but there are others. This section goes over the principles of composition in detail. Artists have been using these principles for centuries. Now you'll find out how to apply them to your food photography. Learn about the various patterns and symmetries that can emerge within the frame, and how to crop your images for optimal impact.

Part II - Case studies from my own work will give you a behind-the-scenes look at my creative process and how I execute composing my professional work. I walk you through my thought process when approaching composition, how I choose my lighting, and how I select props and backgrounds.

Part III - A big part of composition for food photography is knowing where to place everything within the frame. This section of 42 templates will take the guesswork out of composing your scenes and allow your creativity to soar.

The eBook also includes my BONUS Guide to Propping. The props and backgrounds you choose are a huge part of your composition and will have a powerful impact on your food photography. Learn how to curate a prop collection, where to source backgrounds, and what backgrounds and props work best in service of your creative vision.

If you ever feel stuck in your food photography, chances are that you're recycling a lot of the same old compositions, or are even unsure of where to lay down your food and props. Maybe you use the rule-of-thirds all the time, but can't seem to get into the flow with other compositional principles.

After reading this guide you'll have all the tools at your fingertips to take your food photography to the next level. You'll have a better understanding of how to implement the rules of composition with simple guidance and real-life examples. The unique feature of composition templates make this eBook different than any other composition resource out there. They are the perfect tool to immediately improve your food photography with a fresh perspective.

Mapping out your shoots and pre-visualizing how you want your end result to look speeds up your workflow and helps you create better images.

The 42 vectors in this guide are based on my own client storyboards and sketchbook. Use them for your own compositions and creative inspiration. A little shift in perspective can be all you need to create something fresh and new. Each template can be used over and over to create a wide variety of food scenes with a simple change-out of props and recipes.

Artwork overlays are commonly used with tethered capture in the commercial photography world. This helps the photographer compose the scene in a way that ensures that important elements in the shot won't be covered by text, as in the case with food product packaging, or magazine covers.

In this case, the composition overlays will guide you in exactly where to place your main subject and the various elements in your scene in a way that follows the principles of good composition. The overlays give you the framing but are simple enough to provide you with endless possibilities and inspiration.

The bonus Guide to Propping featured in the eBook gives you my recommendations on how to source and create a variety of backgrounds for your food photography, as well as tips on the best way to choose the right props and backgrounds for your visual story.

You'll also receive my 24-page eGuide on Getting Started with Tethered Capture for Food Photography.

Finally, in the back of the eBook you'll find a link to join a private composition-focused Facebook group, where you can get personal guidance and feedback from me, and interact with other like-minded people who love food photography just as much as you do.

Rule-of Thirds is a comprehensive guide to composing food photography scenes while keeping in mind the compositional principles. These principles are very well explained with loads of examples, case studies and images. What I love best about this eBook is that it has 42 composition templates that are a great guide to prompt your creative vision. This is unique and a bonus for food photographers who often struggle with composition.

Shibani - food stylist, photographer, and blogger at Pearls of East

Rule of Thirds: Composition Bundle

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Your all-in-one guide to better foood photography composition.