If you’re still hoping to make it as a foodie on Instagram, it’s also worth following these top tips:

Get as close-up to your food as you dare (it allows viewers to feel as if they’re noshing on it right alongside you)
Vary the camera angle
Opt for interesting backgrounds (a piece of material, rather than a full tablecloth, is a great way to contrast the food and it doesn’t wrinkle so easily)Use natural light wherever possible (or buy an extra light, to help brighten things up in dark restaurants)
Use natural light wherever possible (or buy an extra light, to help brighten things up in dark restaurants)
Shoot photos from overhead wherever possible

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