Tastes of the Town: Learning about food photos

A photo, taken at a 45-degree angle, shows burger, cheese and bacon tucked into the bun. Photo by Linda Dwyer
A photo, taken at a 45-degree angle, shows burger, cheese and bacon tucked into the bun. Photo by Linda Dwyer

The first time I saw someone hover over a plate of food with an iPhone is ingrained in my memory. There was no person or scenery in this photo. Food was the focus. Food photos with clever captioning are now a social media phenomenon.

I share foodtography through Taste of the Town. I recently attended a Zoom photography session presented by Ben Sassani to improve my skills. The Houston food photogra…