Getting Better?
As I mentioned previously, food photography is not as easy at it looks. I have bought some props and learned some techniques. Here are a few side by sides to show that I’m improving, I think. There is still a long way to go but at least it’s a delicious journey.
![](https://gluskin.ca/files/2018/08/potato_salad1-300x196.jpg)
Though this version of potato salad is not exactly the same, it is definitely more photogenic in a white bowl on a dark background.
![](https://gluskin.ca/files/2018/08/tofu_w_garlic_scapes-300x200.jpg)
This was my first attempt at both cooking and photographing tofu with garlic scapes. Again, red in the background causes a problem.
![](https://gluskin.ca/files/2018/08/tofu_w_garlic_scapes_2-300x200.jpg)
This was my second attempt at the recipe and I captured it in the pan. I think it looks pretty nice.
![](https://gluskin.ca/files/2018/08/tofu_w_garlic_scapes_steaming-300x200.jpg)
This is still the second attempt but I changed up the bowl and captured the steam coming off the dish.
if you want your tofu to be crispy, bake them! And use quinoa as a base for black bean patties :_) The quinoa retains more moisture.