
9. Instead of buying the same set of white dishes over and over, try mixing and matching different colors.
Photographing different dish sets can create a gorgeous contrast. Having other colored plates for different kinds of foods has a scientific basis – eating from high contrast plates leads to more eating, while eating food that matches the plate tends to lead to eating less. Of course, a scientific basis doesn’t necessarily impact the beauty of the photos, but it is a good excuse to go out and buy more colorful plates to photograph!

Play around with the different dishes and serving ware for a striking photo – the varying colors and sizes will appeal to the eye. Place them all on a light background, or even start a gorgeous plate wall – just make sure the screws are in nice and tight before setting the plates on them.