How to Style and Photograph Your Food Like a Pro...Say What? Say Cheese!

With everyone at home MUCH more these days, we are all more focused (whether we want to be or not!) on cooking at home and trying to make basic dishes (and baking) a bit more exciting. Linda Pordon Photography and Lia Littlewood of Say Cheese Bergen County partner together to share some quick tips on how to style and shoot fantastic food images.

In their Eyes: A Sweet End to the Fall Season

My tiny clients had thoughts of their own on what paths to wander and some artistic recommendations on shots that I was happy to oblige. I never doubt children see so much more magic than we take the time to look for. In general, I try to follow them more than they follow me and see what they see through their eyes. They were playful and silly and so relaxed and fun - the perfect high note to end the season on.

Years of Friendship + a 1 Year Celebration

Oh how special this session was. My mother grew up with such a wonderful group of childhood friends, each more stunning and hilarious than the next. Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to have them love me like family and make me laugh like no other. My godmother, Eileen, used to love taking photos of me and her gorgeous little girls…the oldest of which is captured here with her beautiful family and adorable little man.

Telling your Story

It was an unforgettable painting; it set a dense golden halo of light round the most trivial moments, so that the moment, and all such moments, could never be completely trivial again.