Food photography is super popular among professionals and amateurs (on social media) alike. It’s easy to understand why; we all love food. If done well photographs of food inspire all kinds of feelings. It can look delicious (obviously), like a work of art, or just like a beautiful lifestyle. Some food photos feel like a warm invite to a beautiful location calling you to sit down and dine with friends and family.

Heather & Skyler Burt of ‘We Eat Together’ are professional food photographers based in Los Angeles. As they explain; food photography is a super competitive market. Learning how to skip beginners mistakes will save you a lot of time and frustration. They were so kind as to share some quick tips to skip these common mistakes. Check it out below.