In food photography, the main light for shooting dishes is usually soft light, right?

In food photography, soft light can generally be used as the main light to shoot dishes, but it is not the only choice. Soft light can bring soft and warm effects, reduce shadows and reflections, and make dishes look softer and more delicate. Diffuse light sources, such as soft light lamps and soft boxes, are usually used to achieve soft light effect.

However, in food photography, the styles and effects of main light are varied, and some photographers also choose to use hard light or mixed light sources to create different effects. Strong light can enhance the texture and texture of dishes and make them more layered. Mixed light source can combine soft light and strong light to create more diverse effects.

Therefore, the choice of main light source depends on the photographer's personal taste and the style he wants to express when shooting dishes. Photographers can flexibly choose the appropriate main light source according to the color, texture and style of dishes to achieve the ideal shooting effect.