How to Photograph Your Lunch...

I must be joking right?

Yup.

I'm not saying that you shouldn't post that simply delectable five star dining experience you had, but I am saying you probably don't need to show us your favorite quiche and coffee every morning.

What should be said is this: your iPhone is a real camera.

Just like most good cameras, the photos will be good if you shoot well.

With that said let's look at some reminders that we all could use when stepping out from behind the lens, and move behind the touch-screen.

• Keep it level. It's really easy to get a crooked shot on a smartphone due to the distance between the screen and the eye, so be sure to square things up. If you want it crooked, make sure it looks intentional. 

• Get closer! There isn't much depth of field in the iPhone camera, so it's important to use what you got. If there's an object you want in focus, it needs to be within a foot or less from the camera.

• Light it up. Or darken it. Either way, just be extra aware of light sources. I sometimes end up with dim photos because I didn't realize just how little light there really is. It's easy to underestimate how sensitive the exposure is on the iPhone.

• If you use any camera app (and before you buy one) check the output resolution. Many of them are surprisingly small, some smaller than the default camera app. It's a huge letdown to realize you'll only get 5x7's of your precious photos. The same goes for post-production apps.

Oh, I almost forgot: skip the food shots today and see what else you can shoot while enjoying that fabulous quiche ;)

Happy friday guys.

With love and a cup o' tea,

-Friday

Photos by Keith Kelley, 2013