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This is such a useful guide, thank you
You’re welcome!
I am so obsessed with your aesthetic!! I have been trying to develop a similar one and it’s been a struggle. But thank you for this blog, it helped a lot! I think the biggest thing that I struggle with is composition. I know that it just takes a lot of practice and playing around with different things, but do you have any tips?
Hey Marissa! Great question. My basic guideline for composition is following the rule of thirds. Try to focus your main dish in the middle, top, or bottom for the biggest effect. Also, it’s good to style things in odd numbers. I always try to make my picture tell a story. I’ve been working (VERY SLOWLY) on a food photography and styling ebook, which will have all of my tips and tricks! Be on the lookout for it when I release it! 🙂
Wonderful tips and tricks for food photography. I think it delicious food. Thanks for nice post.
Thanks, Salim!
I also use color story in my iPhone 6S. It’s unlimited filters,effects and tools are really awesome. Every photos of my social media like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter are created by color story.
That’s awesome, Janet! Glad you love it.
Sounds great Abbey, I will keep an eye out for it! 🙂 xo
Hi Abbey,
Just a quick note to say thanks for this great post! I hadn’t heard of the Colour Story app before…it’s amazing, and makes my insta shots look so much better!!
Thanks for the tips!! 🙂
Jem
http://www.poptherapy.com.au
Hi Jem! Insta shots can look professional with the right apps, and I am so happy to hear this post helped! I’ll be releasing an in-depth styling and photography ebook in a few months, so stay tuned for it if you need more tips! xo
I love your aesthetic! So clean and crisp with perfectly balanced color! I was wondering, do you use your iphone and these apps for all the photos on your blog or just for Instagram?
Hi Bailee! Thanks so much! I only use these apps for my Instagram photos, but they would work beautifully for DSLR images too if you can upload them straight to your phone from your camera.
hi abbey! when you are editing your photos in a color story, do you always use the same filters to maintain consistency with your images? which filters do you typically use? thanks! 🙂
Hey Terri! Yes, I try to use the same ones in the Essentials and Fresh filters. I usually like Pop, Crisp, Everyday, and Tulip. However, the choice of filter does depend on the lighting and colors you are using in your photos to achieve a cohesive look, so you just have to play around with the levels and layers of filters until you get “your look”. I’ve also still used PicTapGo more than I thought I would, specifically the Brighten, Auto Color, and Crispity. Just depends on the photo, really! I will be doing a follow up scope to talk about my thoughts on A Color Story now that I’ve had a chance to use it some more. 🙂
Love this! Thanks! I’ve been obsessed with a color story too!
It’s AMAZING!
I downloaded A Color Story, but I’m curious to know what your specific workflow is on that app. I’d love a periscope or something about that!!
Isn’t it wonderful? I am still working my way around that app, but I will for sure do a scope about it in a week or so! 🙂