Food photos can look amazing but the wrong angle can ruin even the most delicious dish Here are some tips to make your culinary masterpieces look great in photos 1 Proper lighting Use natural light Shoot close to a window to avoid harsh shadows and create soft lighting 2 Background choice Use neutral or textured backgrounds that will emphasize your food Avoid backgrounds that are too bright and distracting 3 Editing Light processing can add brightness and contrast to your photos But don t overdo it so you don t lose the naturalness