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Feb 2, 2018 00:50:45   #
mr.rice
 
Hello everyone, my name is Orlando Rice and I like taking pictures of food that I create. One problem that I have is not all of the dish is in focus. Theirs a lot tat I need to learn. I am using a Canon t5i my back up is old trust worthy Sony point and shoot. I am always buying new camera equipment. I am looking forward to hearing from all of you. I will chat with you in the near future.

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Feb 2, 2018 01:29:10   #
Old Timer Loc: Greenfield, In.
 
You need to use a higher f stop, probably 5.6 too eight. Also your lens choice can make a difference. Food is not easy to photograph and get the desired results. You can google food photography and study and practice.

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Feb 2, 2018 02:07:14   #
Designdweeb Loc: Metro NYC & East Stroudsburg, PA
 
Welcome! Enjoy your time here, there are plenty of helpful and knowledgeable people, you can learn a lot!

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Feb 2, 2018 03:01:30   #
mr.rice
 
Thanks for the advice, I will start paying attention to my f/Stop setting.

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Feb 2, 2018 09:41:00   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
As a new member, you might have missed the many sections that are subject specific. Press the "Home" link from the top of the page and then scroll down and find the "All Sections" view. Then, subscribe to the sections that interest you. There's not a Food section, but there is a Close-Up. In this section you should create a new post and attach one or a few example images and explain your problem. Be sure to store the original so your examples can be reviewed in detail. You'll get the most effective help by working from an example and asking people with skills in this area for help.

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Feb 2, 2018 10:23:54   #
PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago
 
mr.rice wrote:
Hello everyone, my name is Orlando Rice and I like taking pictures of food that I create. One problem that I have is not all of the dish is in focus. Theirs a lot tat I need to learn. I am using a Canon t5i my back up is old trust worthy Sony point and shoot. I am always buying new camera equipment. I am looking forward to hearing from all of you. I will chat with you in the near future.


Welcome Mr. Rice to UHH. Sounds like you are not using an F stop to get all the food in focus and or you are moving the camera during shooting. Post the image so we can help.

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Feb 2, 2018 13:30:03   #
speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho
 
mr.rice wrote:
Hello everyone, my name is Orlando Rice and I like taking pictures of food that I create. One problem that I have is not all of the dish is in focus. Theirs a lot tat I need to learn. I am using a Canon t5i my back up is old trust worthy Sony point and shoot. I am always buying new camera equipment. I am looking forward to hearing from all of you. I will chat with you in the near future.

Although you will lose a bit in resolution, you can try to move further away from the subject and crop (you gain a bunch of DOF)!

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Feb 2, 2018 14:53:09   #
gsmith051 Loc: Fairfield Glade, TN
 
Welcome to the forum Orlando.

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Feb 3, 2018 00:20:58   #
mr.rice
 
That's great news for me! Thanks for the help, now I can start researching information that I need. Thank you....

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Feb 3, 2018 06:41:13   #
MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay
 
Welcome!

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Feb 3, 2018 10:21:33   #
ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
Welcome to the Hog Orlando, you will get plenty of good advice here, enjoy.

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Feb 3, 2018 11:03:34   #
photophly Loc: Old Bridge NJ
 
Welcome to the Hog

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Feb 3, 2018 11:59:34   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
Welcome to UHH, Orlando. The depth of field (DOF) is the first thing that comes to mind when reading your description of the issue. I've done some food photography for a couple of restaurants here locally. They didn't understand what is necessary to accomplish what they wanted. Simply photographing a plate of food as it makes its way from kitchen to table is not going to work. In fact, in a dedicated food studio, one is wise not to put any of the food being photographed near one's mouth.
Reasons:
WD40 is used to make vegetables shiny. Additionally, the vegetables are not completely cooked.
Mashed potatoes are used to simulate ice cream. Elmer's Glue simulates the melted bits. Neither are affected by hot studio lights.
90 weight gear oil works well on pancakes to look like maple syrup. Though, I've used 40 weight successfully.
There are also plastic ice cubes that are about the same density as real ice cubes. Obviously, they, like potatoes and Elmer's Glue, aren't affected by hot lights.

Those are just a few of the "disgusting" tricks for successful food photography.
--Bob

mr.rice wrote:
Hello everyone, my name is Orlando Rice and I like taking pictures of food that I create. One problem that I have is not all of the dish is in focus. Theirs a lot tat I need to learn. I am using a Canon t5i my back up is old trust worthy Sony point and shoot. I am always buying new camera equipment. I am looking forward to hearing from all of you. I will chat with you in the near future.

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Feb 3, 2018 12:37:26   #
Nature_Shooter Loc: Chesterfield Missouri
 
Welcome! Looking forward to your posts and pictures. Happy shooting!

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Feb 3, 2018 14:01:06   #
joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ
 
Welcome to the forum.

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