Photography Archives - A Side of Sweet

Use Adobe Lightroom Presets in Photoshop + Preset Workflow Hack

A comprehensive tutorial on how to use Adobe Lightroom Presets in Photoshop, and how to create and use Photoshop Actions and Camera Raw Actions. Plus, streamline your photo editing workflow with this awesome Photoshop Action tip! How to Create Camera Raw Presets and Adobe Photoshop Actions

I’ve been editing with Adobe Photoshop for the last 10 years. I love how powerful it is when it comes to editing everything from food to travel photography.

In the last two years I’ve been experimenting with Adobe Lightroom as I know many photographers who use it and laud its utility for streamlined photo editing. In addition, many of my favorite photographers have released presets for Lightroom.

7 Things You Can Do To Find Your Photography Style (Guest Post)

Trying to find your photography style in photography? Here are 7 things you can do to find your photography style and take images you love in this guest post by Rachel Korinek from Two Loves Studio!

Hey friends, my name is Rachel Korinek (from Two Loves Studio) and I have been shooting for over 6 years now, but back when I started, Pinterest and Instagram had only just come out and they weren’t the social giants they are today. Our time wasn’t completely being invaded by social media and so I was lucky in a sense that comparison wasn’t so in your face as it is today…. Read More »

How to Make a Fake Marble Backdrop for Photography

Everything you need to know about making your own fake marble backdrop at home for only a few dollars! It looks better in photos than real marble and is easy to clean. Includes video tutorial.

I’m sure you’ve seen the real marble cutting board surfaces from places like Sur La Table. You might even own one! I used to too, but I was able to sell that crazy heavy bulky thing once I made my own. It was so satisfying!

The craziest thing is this DIY surface it actually looks more realistic and better in photos than the real thing! It works great for Instagram flatlays, product photography and obviously food styling.

Read on for the step-by-step DIY.… Read More »

8 Food Photography Hacks to Improve Your Photos

Looking for tips and tricks to improve your food photography? Your photos will be instantly better with these easy food photography hacks. Also includes a video with examples from a real photo shoot!

Food photography is all about using what you have to get the job done. My latest YouTube video is all about hacks that will help you get the photos you want without spending a bunch of money on fancy gear! Check it out, then read on for more details.

8 Props I Use Over and Over in Food Photography

By choosing food photography props that work in a variety of situations you can save money, save space and also be more efficient while you work. Includes video with real photo shoots!

I’ve been photographing and styling food for almost seven years and I’m proud to say I’m completely self-taught. Everything I know I’ve learned by doing.

Despite having cabinets stuffed to the brim with all sorts of props, there are certain items that I reach for over and over. By choosing props that work in a variety of situations you can save money, save space and also be more efficient while you work. Read on for 8 Essential Food Photography Props in my food styling workflow.

I’ve also made a short video to accompany the post where you can see real life examples of me using them for photoshoots!

How I Edit Food Photos for Instagram

A quick tutorial for how to edit food photos (or any photo!) for Instagram and social media – using FREE apps that are available for iPhone and android.

I’m back with another food photography post for you! Last time, I shared all of my favorite backgrounds for food photography. Today, it’s all about how to easily edit your cell phone photos so they look like they were taken with a professional camera.

I’m going to show you step-by-step how to go from the photo on the left to the photo on the right. The best thing is that all I used are two FREE apps.