Food Photography Ideas by Jena Carlin - Little Rusted Ladle

Food Photography

Looking for food photography ideas? You've come to the right place. My bread and butter (no pun intended) is moody, evocative food photography of amazing dishes and fresh, vibrant ingredients. With a smart sense of background, composition, and lighting, I can elevate your food photos from a bland dish to mouthwatering images.

overhead shot of desserts with berries on a dark surface

Stirring up melted chocolate in a stone bowl with a pestle

Reuben sandwich and fires in a bar setting

overhead shot of a complete Thanksgiving dinner on a moody surface

Red and yellow halved tomatoes

powdered sugar falling on a berry macaroon

Stack of peppermint whoopie pies

overhead photo of golden brown hand pies on a rustic surface

Berry dessert with powdered sugar

bright, airy table setting with a speckled dyed egg in an egg cup

close up photo of coffee beans

split photo of candy tin forms and chocolate candies in the tins

woman holding a metal tray of tarts and layered cakes on cake plates

closeup of squid ink pasta

vibrant closeup photos of sliced tomatoes with olive oil and fresh herbs

overhead photo of wooden breakfast table with waffles, coffee beans, muffins, and berries

Tray of blueberry corn salsa with individual ingredient flat lay

Bright citrus salad with gray background and props

outdoor grilling spread with ribs, chicken, and sides

speckled blue Easter eggs

Two people cooking with pot, ladle, and carrots

beautiful blue and white bowl with pink smoothie and an artful fruit arrangement on top

steak dip sandwich being dipped in au jus in a restaurant setting

layered dessert drinks on marble

cranberry flatbread on antique metal dishes

steaming cranberry popovers in their metal tins

overhead shot of chocolate candy truffles and seasonings

close up of basil and blueberries

overhead shot with out of focus foreground and fig toast and honey on wooden surface

woman holding two antique boat dishes with Thanksgiving sides

Brushing sauce on wings in a restaurant setting

overhead photo of chocolate and berry dessert in glass

overhead shot of many types of muffins in antique tins on red barn wood

charcuterie plate with beers in restaurant setting

close up of blueberry corn salsa and salsa on blue corn chip

Table setting by a big window with pies and caramel apples

plate of a Wisconsin fish fry with a beer in restaurant setting

apple cake on a vintage metal cake stand and apple dessert in glass

overhead of hands stirring chocolate and marble chocolate peanut butter cake

3/4 shot of an assortment

salad in rustic bowl and sheet pan with roasted ribs

black and white olive appetizer

overhead photo of antique coffee grinder

blackberries in a metal sieve

bowl of sunflower slaw, bright veggies

blackberry custard dessert black and white photography

lightly fried fish cakes with green onions

toasted marshmallows black and white dessert

bourbon slush in an antique metal dish

a container of cherries and ingredients for cherry fig honey granola

cheese burger on sesame bun with fries in a restaurant setting

herbs pressed in old books

sunflower bread in dipping oil

closeup of two blueberries in rustic setting

a beautiful spread of colorful root vegetables, beets, carrots

black and white appetizer close up

neatly wrapped homemade granola bars on rustic surface

overhead shot of huge spread of fancy appetizers and cheese plate

gourmet shrimp cocktail in cocktail glass

closeup of rosemary apple deviled egg on stone surface

rustic green spoon with rosemary and sunflower seeds on gray surface

brown eggs in a blue carton

Lilac sugar thyme in a stone mortar

fork slicing into stack of pancakes with blueberry syrup

three loaves of bread in a rustic cloth

triple beet soup in a gray bowl

colorful sprinkles in an ice cream scoop

Roth cheese board wtih honey comb and honey stick

fresh green beans on a wood slice

Cheese board on a log cutting with crackers and vegetables

cheese board

strawberry rhubarb jam on frozen yogurt with verdant bcakground

Three vintage green glass goblets on a rustic outdoor surface with light pear and rhubarb salad

bright purple cabbage in a white metal pot

chocolate cupcake train birthday ideas

Overhead photo of venison chili with jalapenos and sour cream

Overhead shot of rustic table setting with pot of venison chili, corn bread, and antlers

ingredients for poke tacos on slate

Bowl of triple beet soup with gray background

Triple Beet Soup in stone bowl

tri-color bow tie pasta

A spoon dripping chocolate onto a turmeric waffle with sliced bananas and nuts

Perfectly cooked steak with coffee crust and mushroom butter topping

photo of beet goat cheese tart on board

Two cardboard containers of fresh cheese curds on wood surface

A light blue ombre cake with a quarter cut out. Fresh strawberries tumble out.

watercolor painted snowflake sugar cookies

Two copper mugs with hot cocoa topped with huge homemade marshmallow squares

Homemade Marshmallows Recipe - Fluffy, Sweet and So Easy - Hot Cocoa - Little Rusted Ladle - #FoodPhotography

Wood platter of dried apple crisps topped with cheese fruit and nuts

overhead picture of perfect strawberry pie

A piece of bright red strawberry pie on patterned black and white dishware.

Metal bucket filled with little granola balls.

buckwheat breakfast souffle

antique wooden spoons with ancient grains

ancient grains quinoa cockpot oatmeal in cast iron bowl

parsnips on white marble

a stack of red beet chips on a wooden surfacce

spicy garden vegetable flat lay

fire roasted corn on the cob. moody lighting

Three mini Wild Berry Pound Cakes with Mascarpone Yogurt Creme and fresh berries

Coconut Curry Chicken Soup Recipe | www.littlerustedladle.com

Wild Berry Pound Cake with Mascarpone Yogurt Creme Recipe | www.littlerustedladle.com

Healthy Detox Vegetable Soup | www.littlerustedladle.com

Squid Ink Spaghetti with Scallops Appetizer | www.littlerustedladle.com

Pomegranate Squash with Spiced Squash Seeds Recipe | www.littlerustedladle.com

Thanksgiving Recipes stuffing muffins on cake plate

Shortbread cookie with lemon berry topping and a piece of popcorn

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