Where to Start with Beata Lubas
Beata Lubas is a Polish-born, England-based award-winning food photographer whose clients include Vitamix, Waitrose, Royal Doulton, and Quaker Oats. At the age of 20, she left her job at a local bakery in south-west Poland, bought a one-way ticket to England, and built a successful food photography business from scratch. Her passion for photography began as a hobby she kept secret for months before it grew into a food blog and eventually a full-time career. Early on, one of her photographs was exhibited at the Mall Galleries in London, finishing second in its category. She is also an Adobe Lightroom Ambassador and works from her home studio creating food stories for clients worldwide.
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How to Photograph Food: Compose, Shoot, and Edit Appetizing Images
Beata Lubas · 192 pages · 2020 · Easy
Themes: food photography, lighting, composition, food styling, photo editing
Lubas structures her guide around the core skills every food photographer needs: gear selection, lighting, framing and balance, food styling, photo editing, and thinking like a professional. The book strikes a balance between creative inspiration and technical instruction, teaching you to shape natural light for atmospheric results and combine styling tricks with camera skills for compelling compositions. Her background as a self-taught photographer who built a successful commercial career shines through in the practical, approachable tone.
Why Start Here
This is Lubas’s only book, and it represents years of professional experience distilled into a clear, methodical format. The chapters progress logically from equipment basics through to advanced styling and post-processing, making it equally useful for someone picking up a camera for the first time and for a food blogger looking to take their images to a professional level. Her emphasis on natural light and simple setups means you can start practicing immediately without investing in expensive studio equipment.
What to Expect
A 192-page hardcover that covers the full food photography workflow. Lubas writes in a warm, encouraging style and includes plenty of example images showing different approaches to the same subject. The book also addresses the business side, teaching you how to anticipate client needs and develop a distinctive personal style. Chapters on gear, lighting, composition, styling, editing, and professional mindset give you a complete foundation.