At dinner parties and food events, you want to capture both the delicious-looking dishes and the happy faces of the guests.
In this article, we'll show you how to beautifully photograph both food and people at dining events.
Tips for Making Food Look Delicious in Photos
With just a few simple tricks, your food photos can look dramatically more appetizing.
- Shoot from a slight 45-degree angle rather than directly above for a three-dimensional look
- Natural light is best - a window seat is the perfect location
- Photograph dishes immediately when they arrive (while steam is still rising is ideal)
- Clear the area around the plate so nothing distracting creeps into the shot
- Use your phone's "Portrait Mode" to blur the background for a professional look
Capturing People with Their Food
Food-only photos are lovely, but photos showing "who you ate with" are even more valuable.
Recommended Shots
- The toast moment (glasses raised high)
- Candid shots of people serving food
- The moment someone exclaims "Delicious!" with a smile
- Wide shots of the entire table to capture the atmosphere
Tips for Sharing Photos at Dinner Events
During meals, hands are often messy or drinks are flowing, making photo sharing on the spot a hassle. Place a PicTomo QR code on the table, and guests can easily upload during breaks or as they're leaving.
Tips for Event Organizers
- Print the QR code before the reservation
- Write "Upload today's photos here!" on a table card
- Start free with 10 days/100 photos. Guests can upload at their leisure the next day and beyond
Summary
Dinner party photos are wonderful because they capture both the deliciousness of the food and the joy of being with friends. Focus on taking photos that show not just "what you ate" but "who you ate with" to create lasting memories of your dining events.