Why: With the advent of food-focused social media and celebrity chef bloggers—not to mention understaffed magazines—food photography is everywhere. Everybody is taking photos of what they eat and very few are doing it right.

What: I would like to identify the four major enemies of good food porn and offer simple solutions on how to avoid them. The presentation will show real-world examples of failed attempts at shooting good food porn and the necessary steps and equipment needed—both purchased and improvised—to make your food porn better.

About Geoffrey Smith

Geoffrey runs LookatLao Studio in Seattle. LookatLao is a smallish design and photography studio with a tendency to work with people who love food, wine and cocktails. When not working, Geoff can be found found exploring the back alleys of Bangkok or riding his bike around Lake Washington. You can find him on Twitter @lookatlao.