<p><b>The must-have guidebook for creating great food photographs!</b></p>

<i>The Complete Guide to Food Photography</i> is a visually stunning, eminently useful, and comprehensive resource for creating fantastic food photographs. In this book, professional food photographer Lauren Short teaches you her entire image-making process, as she covers lighting, composition, styling, storytelling, editing, and processing great food photographs.</p> 

<p>In the first part of the book, Lauren covers the core concepts, where you’ll learn:</p>

<ul>• How to work with both natural and artificial light (as well as modifiers)</ul>

<ul>• The tools, guides, and rules of composition for food photography</ul>

<ul>• Techniques, tips, and tricks for styling your food so it looks its best</ul>

<ul>• How to build a story with the use of backgrounds, props, and other supporting elements</ul>

<ul>• Processing, retouching, and compositing techniques to finish your image</ul>

<p>Additionally, Lauren explains the <i>why</i> behind her creative decisions. By understanding her decision-making process and walking through her problem-solving techniques, you’ll become better equipped to make informed creative decisions so you can excel at food photography, no matter what scenarios you encounter.</p>

<p>In the second part of the book, Lauren walks you through multiple case studies of complete, start-to-finish shoots so that you can see every aspect of her image-making process and understand how it all comes together. Each case study also includes a link to a full video for each shoot so that you can easily follow along.</p>

<p>Filled with beautiful imagery as well as behind-the-scenes photos and helpful diagrams, <i>The Complete Guide to Food Photography</i> is a must-have for any food photographer looking to create images that stand out from the crowd.<p>