As a little bit of background on the ebook, I first published Tasty Food Photography in 2012 as a way to share practical tips and tricks for taking better food photos. The ebook was geared towards food bloggers who wanted to improve their food photos as a means to increase reader engagement and bring some new energy into their blog. You can read more of the full story on how food photography has impacted the growth of Pinch of Yum on this page.
I Really Believe That Photography Is An Incredible Tool That Can Have a Profound Impact On The Life Of a Blog Or Website.
…which is why today I am sososo excited to present you with the new and improved version of Tasty Food Photography. The book is loaded to the brim with the latest tips and tricks that I’ve used to improve my own food photography over the last three+ years.
In a nutshell for you blog post skimmers like myself, the two biggest changes in the new version of Tasty Food Photography are:
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updated design, with an emphasis on example photos
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more content, with an emphasis on the topic of lighting
In addition to getting a subtle ebook facelift and having at least three pictures included on almost every page, the new version of Tasty Food Photography now has more than 60 total pages – that’s about 15 more than the original version.
And before you bang your head on the table for dread of reading a 60 page food photography book (blehh), please hear me: what I’ve really tried to do with Tasty Food Photography is keep it manageable and engaging for readers. I didn’t want to add 15 pages to the book to weigh it down with lots of words that would make you want to hide in the refrigerator and eat cookie dough balls. Although I do love cookie dough balls. I wanted to truly add 15 pages of solid, relevant, and practical content in a format that was almost readable at a glance.
Ultimately I want you to be able to look, learn, and apply small changes to your photography in the most streamlined way possible, and I did my best to make that possible with the updates that I made to the ebook.
So what are these extra 15 pages all about? Well, a lot of things, but mostly lighting. Because I think lighting is really important and I am constantly learning new things about working with light in food photography. Here’s a peek at a few of the new pages on different tips and tricks for lighting.
And besides lighting, there are a few other new pages as well.
These are the specific pages that you’ll see added to the new Tasty Food Photography:
- iPhone editing apps for food photos (1 new page)
- setting up a reflector (2 new pages)
- lighting set ups (5 new pages)
- softening the light (3 new pages)
- creating emotions and telling stories (3 new pages)
- things I wish I would have known (1 new page)
Along with the 15 new pages, all the pages that were in the older version of the book will still be there, too.
Which reminds me of something really important:
If You Have Already Purchased Tasty Food Photography, Send Me An Email At Lindsay @ Pinchofyum [Dot] Com For Your Free Copy Of The Updated Version.
Please include your first and last name – the one you used to order the original ebook, not your other five names. I’ll read your email, double check for your invoice on eJunkie, and then issue you a free download with a big ol’ smile on my face.
The Giveaway This Giveaway Is Now Closed.
In addition to releasing the book today, I am also giving away a copy of the book along with a food blog prop kit that will be shipped to the winner! Yep, I just said FOOD BLOG PROP KIT. I’m so weirdly excited about this, even though I don’t get to keep it. The prop kit is full of unique, fun, photo worthy props that I’ve picked out from all my favorite prop hot-spots.
What’s included? Okay, I’ll try to keep it brief, but so far there’s a few cute antique bowls that happen to be that perfect trendy shade of blue, an adorable vintage floral plate, a few cozy casseroles, a tin jar, and some fun silverware including the coolest looking tarnished spoons, tiny wooden spoons, and ice cream sundae spoons. There’s a few basic whites, like small and medium plates and two little baby ramekins, and a nice round cutting board with light wood. Plus those red baskets (basically I’m giving you an excuse to make French fries, okay?), some basic white, colored, and textured cloths, and some fun colored glasses and mason jars.
And because prop shopping for others is quickly becoming my new favorite hobby, I’m not making any promises that I won’t add anything else to the bunch in the next seven days. Weee!
I’ve been so thrilled with the concept of Tasty Food Photography since the first go-round, but didn’t justify purchasing it just because I was a little unsure about the functionality on my own blog. That being said, I’d LOVE to learn now. And I think your photography is some of the more brilliant (read: vibrant, creative, stunning) out there. God has seriously given you some talent.
I like to document the food I make by taking pictures of it, but they usually turn out ugly 🙁 so I want to learn how to make them look good!
The prop kit looks absolutely fabulous, and I welcome any excuse to make french fries!!
This is awesome Lindsay! I cannot wait to get the updated version! So fun!
I use my plain old white dishes for every photo. The prop kit would certainly make things interesting!
Your new ebook looks like it will have some amazing tips.
I love that you will be talking about lighting, my number 1 issue. Those props are awesome!
I’ve just launched my food blog and your site is such an inspiration to me! I’m a bit of a novice when it comes to food photography and don’t have many props (just finished university so I hardly have any money), so this giveaway looks awesome 😀
Thanks so much for this fab opportunity. You rock.
I am most interested in the lighting aspects, something I have never quite been able to master in photogaphy
Thanks so much for this opportunity! Improving my photography is one of the primary goals I have for my blog right now, so the book and props would come in handy!
I’m interested in Tasty Food Photography because tasty food is FUN!! 😀 Your photography is a huge reason why I instantly became a Pinch of Yum “regular” last year after I found you through a link on the Kitchn. And hurray for free props! This is such a generous giveaway, haha how exciting!!
I’m new to blogging and photography! I’ve self taught myself thus far (I only started in May!), so I have a lot of learning to do. I love your blog and really admire your photography skills. This is a great giveaway!
I bought Tasty Food Photography a while ago. I loved your pictures Lindsay and I also saw Tara from Noshing with the Nolands used your book. With such great photos on both sites, I wanted in too. I love your book and can’t wait to see the updates.
I have a food blog and need some serious help with my photography skills 🙂 Okay, mostly I need to learn more about lighting and styling! Thanks so much for the giveaway opportunity 🙂
congrats on the little revamp of an already fab ebook! I dont think I have a copy of it yet? I know I have access to your other site but I need to see this baby 🙂
This is so wonderful, Lindsay! Thank you soo much for all your hard work and your generosity in freely sharing all that your tips and tricks ;). Lighting sure is everything so I’m excited to learn more about it. I like cookie dough balls also 😉
Can’t wait to check it out.
I have heard a lot about your book from other bloggers and would really love to improve my food photography tips 🙂
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What a great giveaway. I just started my blog and your pictures are a constant inspiration. I would love to improve my photography skills!
This is so wonderful of you. I’ve been going back and forth about starting my own food blog and seeing this makes me just want to go for it 🙂
I am a food blogger and am always looking to learn more to improve my food photography for my posts. 🙂 Winning this would be awesome! Thank you for the opportunity.
i want to learn how to make my food pictures look better!
I have learned SO MUCH from you– learning more could only make everything that much better!