Food Photography

Lately, I've been eating a lot and taking a lot of food pictures. I love setting up the photo and trying to get an interesting angle that shows off whatever dish I'm featuring. I don't know if it's a cop-out—because it's been cold and I don't feel like actually getting out there to take other photos—or lack of imagination and inspiration, but I feel comfortable with food photos. Maybe it's because food is immobile and I know I'll eventually get a shot I like?

And speaking of food, I'm *thisclose* to buying my ticket to BlogHerfood, a blogging conference focusing on food. It's being held in Atlanta this year and I think I'd be crazy not to go. I'm a blogger, I love food, I love blogging about food, and I'm just itching to learn more. I really need to spend some time getting to know my camera. I typically have it off auto, but I need to learn how to do more with it and actually understand what I'm doing. I want to learn.

Enough talking. I want to share some recent food pictures that I've taken. They're from The Tale of Two Kitchens, a site my sister-in-law and I created to share recipes we make. I've been having so much fun with it that my waistline is starting to hate me. 

Coconut Macaroons

Puppy Chow

Tahini Cookie Bars

Black-eyed Pea Salad

Spicy Pesto

Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Green Chile Stew...coming soon

So what do you think? Any tips or suggestions for better-looking photos? As always, I'm eager to learn more!