# @rubenpictures on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DJqRFa3uomZ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/30515438-rubenpictures-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-05-15T04:19:33.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Ruben Cabrera | Food and Product (@rubenpictures) — https://gondola.cc/rubenpictures

## Caption

There’s a big difference between a decent food photo and one that looks polished, premium, and craveable.
It’s not your camera. It’s how you handle the details.

Here are 5 things that instantly level up your food photography:

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1. White Balance
Yes, you can fix it in post if you shoot RAW.
But most people still get it wrong.
Set it right from the start. Use a grey card or set your camera to daylight WB. It gives you a consistent base and cleaner edits later.

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2. Use a Single Light Source
Mixing color temps kills your shot. Natural window light + indoor yellow light = muddy tones and double shadows with color cast.
One source. One direction. Controlled shadows = clean, intentional, pro-looking results.

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3. Simplify Your Composition
Most beginners overstyle.
Less clutter, more focus. Let the food be the hero.
One great subject > five random props.

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4. Shoot Tethered
This is a game-changer.
You’ll compose better, catch mistakes early, and direct the scene with confidence.
Seeing your shots full screen as you go helps you (and your client) work smarter and faster.

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5. Color Correct in Capture One
Editing is where food photography comes to life.
Capture One gives you full control of tones, contrast, and color accuracy—especially with tricky skin tones or ingredients.
This is where I use my own custom style pack: Master Food Tones.

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If you want the link, comment FOOD TONE below and I’ll send it to you with a 20% OFF.

#FoodPhotographyTips #FreelancePhotographer #CreativeProcess #CaptureOnePro #FoodPhotographerLife #PhotographyWorkflow #RestaurantMarketing #CraveableContent #MasterFoodTones

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masterfoodtones, creativeprocess, captureonepro, freelancephotographer, restaurantmarketing, photographyworkflow, craveablecontent, foodphotographytips, foodphotographerlife

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