Food blogs, social media posts,
freelance food images, magazines, and recipe books are just a few
reasons for food photography. A lot of food pictures are taken in a
personal kitchen. As you plan images, consider the countertops you
display food on.
The background may make all the
difference between an average food photo and a visually stunning
picture. While you shop for kitchen counter options, consider these
benefits of quartz countertops.
1. Clean Surfaces
A clean background allows food images
to stand out. A quartz countertop stands out from similar designs
like marble because quartz is non-porous. A non-porous counter will
not stain or soak in a variety of liquids. So with the quartz
countertops you do not need to worry about wine, coffee, or juices
staining the counters.
As you prepare for food photography
sessions, you do not have to worry about avoiding stains areas. A
simple wipe down will allow the counter to look clean and brand new.
Quartz also has a high strength and durability. Along with stain-free
surfaces, scratches, chips, and scuff marks will not penetrate the
surface area.
With the whole scope of your counters,
you have a lot of space to work with and plan photo shoots on.
2. Food Lighting Benefits
The surface of a quartz countertop
provides a glossy finish, often with lighter features and stone
colors. As you plan out your food photography, quartz may provide a
reflective surface to play around with light.
For example, you may want to showcase
the reflection of the food on the direct counter surface. The counter
itself may be used to reflect light on the underside of food and help
illuminate deep shadows. Once installed, play around with lighting
options on the counter to see how different angles and positions play
with the lighting of a finished photo.
3. Unique Backgrounds
To showcase a meal or baked dish, a lot
of food images are shot directly overhead. When taking pictures on
the food, the counter will be shown. With a quartz countertop, every
square inch of the counter has a unique design.
With the wide variety of designs, you
will have endless background options as you position food in a
variety of different ways on the counters. Patterned or solid color
counters do not provide the same versatility as a quartz counter. If
you ever need solid backgrounds, you can easily place a tablecloth or
colored sheet over the counter for the photo shoot.
For some pictures, you may seek more
colors. While in others, you may seek out a more solid part of the
quartz design.
4. Flat and Smooth Features
As you set up various meals for shots,
you want to avoid any accidents or problems. In some cases, you may
stack food in a specific way or set up accessories like formal dinner
ware. The flat and smooth surface of a quartz counter will help
prevent spills and keep items balanced.
When you have the counters installed,
the experienced professionals will ensure the counters lay level.
With level counters, nothing will roll or move out of position when
unintended. The strength and durability of the quartz counter will
also help prevent bump accidents.
For example, if you bump your hip into
a counter, the stability of the quartz will help prevent a cup from
tipping over or other food spills. With this feature, you can prevent
photo delays or cancelled shoots due to unnecessary errors.
View samples of quartz counters to
brainstorm photo ideas and all the advantages that come with the
counters. Along with pictures, the advantages help with everyday
tasks like meal planning and eating.
For more information on our quartz
countertops, contact us at Best
Marble & Granite Company. We have a wide variety of counter
styles and designs to match your kitchen and appeal to your
photography interests.
