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BPP 101: Rob Andrew - Making Food Look Irresistible

Rob Andrew is a food and lifestyle photographer from San Diego. Today he talks about the art of making food look delicious, how to light it, important food styling tips, and how I can up my Instagram game! 

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In This Episode You'll Learn:

  • How Rob got his start in photography

  • How a mentor helped Rob jumpstart his career

  • How Rob transitioned from photographing products to food

  • What Food Styling is

  • How to find your cheeseburgers "good side"

  • Simple tips to make your place look better

  • How long it takes to photograph a cheeseburger

  • Does Rob Instagram his food

  • How to create a compelling image from a subject with no emotion

  • How much creative freedom Rob has in his food photography

  • A $2 piece of gear that Rob uses at almost every shoot

  • Why lighting is so important when it comes to photographing food

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Memorable Quotes:

  • Sometimes Daylight and a window is all you need for great food photos

  • My average food edit is about 5 minutes

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