October 17, 2026 · 14 min

Getting steam into the picture

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October 2026

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  1. Garnishing with your hands in the frame

    A last scatter of herbs with a hand in the picture. Built on the overhead shot.

    Hands garnishing a bowl for a photo
  2. Side light for texture

    Turning the plate so the window falls from the side and the grill marks show. Built on window light.

    Grilled skewers on a wooden board