Styling

The tutor recommended we check out the book "Food Styling" by Delores Custer

I also noted a list of useful items that help in the styling and making of the food photographs :

• Reflectors
• Cloths
• White duct tape / White tac
• Cocktail sticks
• Spares !! (photo equipment, food!)
• Different lenses, extension tubes
• Portable Steamer (Fabric steamer - adds "smoke" to food)
• Cotton wool balls (add hot water, also creates steam/smoke)
• Cooking oil
• Plastic ice cubes
• Paint brushes (adding sauce to dishes)
• Glycerine (in a spray bottle with water creates droplets)
• Range of Backgrounds (sourced from antiques shops, charity shops, skips)
• Tweezers
• Scissors 

I also made a list of some possible garnishes that could be used on the products, using these would probably need more knowledge of the tastes and recipes so to know what would work in combination.

• Basil leaves
• Crumbs / Seeds / Rinds / Peel
• Spring onions
• Sauce (double drizzle)
• Berries
• Salt
• Micro greens ie cress
• Grated cheeses