food styling – Page 3 – Magic Ingredient

November 21, 2021 food styling

Styling light and airy images

Here are a few tips and tricks to get you started on shooting some light and airy images.

November 14, 2021 food styling

Lately, I have felt I shoot more cooked food and fewer ingredients used in the dishes. It’s always the end product. However, slowly I am making a move.
It is interesting to see how an ingredient looks under the light. You may choose to tell a story or shoot it in all its glory.

October 13, 2021 food styling

Textures on food

As a stylist, I create textures on food to get those beautiful shadows that hold attention. What do I mean by textures on food? The layers we create on the surface of your dish, just like the layers

August 30, 2021 food styling

A beginner’s guide to Food styling workshop

On the 28th of August, I conducted a food styling workshop at one of Dubai’s quirkiest and coolest locations: “Bhukkad cafe.” The workshop was titled “The beginner’s guide to food styling.” The idea was to help people who wish to click fantastic food pictures.

August 3, 2021 food styling

How to use cheese in food styling

Cheese can be the hero, a prop, or garnish in a picture. Cheese seems to have a soothing effect in a colorful frame. I had some fun and some tense moments while shooting with cheese. It is a slightly tricky ingredient to work with; however, the results are beautiful when done right.

June 8, 2021 food styling

Simple and affordable backdrop ideas for beginners

For starters, here is a list of backdrop ideas for beginners, which are cheap and can make your food stand out.

March 2, 2021 food styling

Minimal food styling

What defines minimal styling? It’s more of keeping the dish or the main element as the star, which commands all your attention. I am trying to experiment and change or evolve a little in my style

January 23, 2021 food styling

Action food photography – tricks and tips

Food stylists love to tell a story through their pictures. And what better way than an action shot. They are fun to shoot but can get a little complicated. Here are a few tricks and tips for making your job a tab bit easier while capturing movement on camera.

December 29, 2020 Portfolio

The Journey from Fahmim Arif to Magicingredient

Here’s calling out to food/Agro-based companies, appliances, ceramics/crockery, food & beverage companies, whether established or growing to get in touch.