Gift Guide for Food Photographers

Everybody loves food. I know mouthwatering photos and videos fill all my social media feeds, and the field is ever growing. If you have a foodie in your life looking to begin their photographic journey, or have a friend already taking some sweet photos, look through this gift guide.

Get Up Close

Perhaps the most-used lens among food photographers is a macro lens. If you are unfamiliar with the term, it basically means you can get really close to your subject and still keep everything sharp and in focus. A lot of food is small, or perhaps has fine details that deserve to be captured, and a macro lens is one of the best ways to do it.

Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Lens

If a full-fledged macro lens is a bit out of your budget, consider picking up close-up filters or extension tubes. Both of these products work with your friend’s existing lenses and cameras and are cheap and effective for getting closer to your subject. You can learn a lot more about all the macro options in this article or even try to find some ultra-macro lenses for getting extremely close for unique images.