Three Simple Tips To Improve Your Photos

Nikon D4, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, ISO 1800, ƒ/4, 1/250

Why does this photo above work so much better than the one just below?

Nikon D4, AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED,  ISO 250, ƒ/2.8, 1/100

I got much closer. That is the biggest difference between the two photos. When I got closer I was also able to control the background more and clean it up.

Without touching the food that was laid out for the media to see at the most recent Chick-fil-A Grand Opening in Springfield, IL I took different pictures of the food closeup. Look at how great photos are from almost no work except getting the correct Custom White Balance and getting close.

Nikon D4, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, ISO 1600, ƒ/4, 1/250

Here I chose to single out the breakfast lineup of some of the chicken sandwiches that Chick-fil-A has on their breakfast menu.

Nikon D4, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, ISO 2500, ƒ/4, 1/250

Here I moved around and isolated the grilled chicken that you can get at Chick-fil-A.

Nikon D4, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, ISO 2000, ƒ/4, 1/250

I also took some shots of the new power food kale salad of Chick-fil-A's. I was surprised to hear that the Kale salad from McDonald's had more calories than the Big Mac. So much for healthy from McDonalds. Here is the nutrition information for the Kale Superside at Chick-fil-A:

Tips:

1. Custom White Balance [earlier blog post for instructions on how I do it]
2. Get Close
3. Watch your background