How to Style and Photograph a Charcuterie Board
VIDEO DESCRIPTION
Anyone can assemble an Instagram-worthy charcuterie board (and photograph it!) like a pro. Here, food photographer Melina Hammer shares how to style a board for color, light, and texture—then capture it on camera. For more, join her on Skillshare: https://skl.sh/3Zwn2QL
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STYLE A CHARCUTERIE BOARD QUICK JUMP MENU
00:00 Meet Melina Hammer
00:34 Prepping Props, Subjects, and Supplies
02:14 Arranging Cheeses, Colorful Fruits, and Decorative Dishes
04:07 Using Crackers and Other Items to Fill In Open Spaces
05:45 Developing an Overall Story with Contrast, Repetition, and Light
07:03 Finishing the Board with Micro-Adjustments
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ABOUT MELINA HAMMER
Melina Hammer is an award-winning food photographer, book author, stylist, and chef—and the mastermind behind Catbird Cottage. After years working with the New York Times, Eating Well, Blue Apron, Food52, and others, she now curates and prepares seasonal menus for guests at the destination bed & breakfast she runs with her husband, located in New York’s Hudson Valley. In iPhone Food Photography: Styling & Shooting for Instagram, join her to unlock everything you need to share the story of your next meal: https://skl.sh/3Zwn2QL