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In this next step of our food photography foundations, we’re going to talk about something that’s often overlooked but makes a huge difference: Camera angles. The angle you shoot from can transform the feel of an image, and today we’re focusing on one of the most used and misused angles in food photography: the flat lay (also known as an overhead shot).

Here’s the latest installment of my series for ckbk readers where I show you how to level up your food photos using just your phone, no fancy kit needed.

So far, we’ve covered Camera Settings and Lighting. Now, we’re moving on to Step 3: Composition— the way you frame and arrange your food to guide your viewer’s eye and create real visual impact.

Welcome to the second installment of Food Photography with Rupa, my 7-part series for ckbk users designed to help you elevate your food visuals with confidence using just your phone.

In Part 1, we covered the essential camera settings for food photography. This time, we’re turning our attention to something I consider a real cornerstone of food photography: light.

I’m a professional food and lifestyle photographer, content creation educator, and founder of Your Creative Vision. I’m based in London, and I teach foodies, chefs, bakers, restaurateurs, and food entrepreneurs all over the world how to create beautiful, scroll-stopping content using just their phones—no fancy camera needed.

Over the next few months, I’ll be sharing with ckbk a series of bite-sized tips from my upcoming online course, “7 Steps to Standout Food Content”, a simple approach that will help you photograph food more confidently, consistently, and creatively, whether you are doing so for work or just for fun!