SCHEDULING
DELIVERY
NAMING
PHOTOSHOOT OVERVIEW
EQUIPMENT
LIGHTING
Single dish
Dish composition
Background shot
Culinary Photoshoot
V 1.0 - 2021.12.15
Delivery Dudes is a food delivery service, that delivers from the best local restaurants for an experience that is both enjoyable and memorable.
SCHEDULING
If you are scheduling for the first time and are not sure of the correct process, please follow the instructions here to ensure that you follow the correct protocol with the business owner.
By accepting this assignment, you will be representing OCUS in the eyes of our client. We count on you to demonstrate a high level of professionalism in your coming interactions.
If a photoshoot already has an appointment scheduled, please respect this appointment and only assign yourself to the photoshoot if you are available at this time.
DELIVERY
When and how to upload my images
Your priority is capturing excellent photos. To ensure consistency, OCUS is handling the post-production internally. Please respect the following requirements to make sure that we can deliver the best outcome to our client.
- Don’t edit any of your pictures (no crop, no edit). - Don’t erase your metadata. - Select your best shots and don't send more files than required. - Follow the naming convention below (take some notes during the photoshoot to keep all the needed information).
NAMING
Single Dish : dishname.jpg Dish Composition : hero.jpg
Image Renaming Example:
cheeseburger.jpg
hero.jpg
- Please make sure you upload your media in the correct category. - Don’t forget to validate your assignment after uploading your files. /!\ Send your pictures the same day than the photoshoot before midnight. /!\ Keep your RAW files until your mission is validated.
PHOTOSHOOT OVERVIEW
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The list below is a recap of all the photos that have to be taken during your photoshoot.
EQUIPMENT
Full frame or APS-C
General settings:
ISO 400 max
1/150
30-80mm (full frame)
General settings:
Aperture: f/8 - f/11
Accessories
Tripod
Reflector
LIGHTING
- Natural & soft light from left or right.
- No strong shadows.
- Neither backlight nor reflection on the dish.
Single dish
🍛 One main dish surrounded by decorative props (optional).
Quantity
Assignment dashboard or OCUS email notifications for package details.
Do
- Center image in the frame.
- Be aware of the multiple ratios that will be applied to your pictures afterwards.
- Shoot on a table or background made of wood, stone, or marble.
- Shoot freshly prepared dishes.
- Dish must be as sharp as possible, we must see the ingredients clearly.
- Angle 45° by default, 20° burgers & sandwiches, 60° soups, bowls, pizzas, etc.
- Drinks in a transparent container.
- Option: creatively add decoration in the background when possible.
- Ask for the names of the dishes, you will need it when you name your files.
Don't
- Don’t include elements that don’t come with the food.
- Don’t use seamless backgrounds.
- Don’t use plastic containers.
- Don’t cross chopsticks/cutlery.
- Don’t use excessive arrangements.
- Don’t include branded items in the photo.
- Don’t use hard lighting.
- Don’t photograph alcohol bottles unless the restaurant manager requests it.
- Don't shoot food directly on the table.
Camera settings
Shutter Speed - 1/150
Camera Mode: Manual Mode
35-75mm (full frame)
Aperture > f/8 - f/11
ISO 100 - 400 max.
Tripod, Reflector.
Horizontal/45°
Dish composition
⭐️ Dish composition pictures are composed of a single main dish surrounded by a minimum of 2 dishes secondary dishes and decorative props.
Quantity
Mission dashboard or OCUS email notifications for package details.
Do
- Play with the colors of the dishes to make the visual more attractive.
- Use a 90° angle for all restaurant type, 45° remain an exception for drinks composition.
- We must see the ingredients clearly.
- Compose the image with one central main dish and other plates and props around (minimum 1 centered dishes and 2 surrounded).
- Option: creatively add decoration and props behind or next to the dishes.
Don't
- Do not shoot cutlery or chopsticks.
- Do not show hand in the frame.
- Don't shoot plastic container (food must be on a plate).
- Don’t photograph alcohol bottles unless the restaurant manager requests it.
- Don't shoot food directly on the table.
Camera settings
30-60mm (full frame)
shutter speed - 1/200
Aperture > f/8 - f/11
ISO 100 - 400 max.
Tripod, Reflector, background
Horizontal/90°