{"id":27309,"date":"2025-12-07T12:11:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T11:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cherrydeck.com\/blog\/?p=27309"},"modified":"2026-02-23T11:28:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:28:30","slug":"food-photography-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cherrydeck.com\/blog\/food-photography-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"Trendy Food Photography Ideas You Should Try This 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You ask, we deliver. Explore and get inspired with the ultimate food photography trends you must try this 2026. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food photography is an art. Colors, texture, and composition matter to make your photographs drool-worthy. Indeed, you have to make sure your food (or food products) look as visually appealing and delicious as possible to drive sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are tired of the same images, struggling to make your customers hungry, or you simply want some inspiration, then, keep reading to check out the latest food photography trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Still Life<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Traditional or contemporary \u2013 these stunning compositions surely are eye-catchers anywhere you put them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Julia Guedes<\/a> | 2. Marina Cusso<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Isometric pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whether you use photoshop or arrange the food items yourself, this food photography trend is a must. Try them on banners, stories, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Valentina Cesta <\/a>| 2. Aaron Cameron<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Styled Tables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your products on a beautifully arranged table never gets old. Lately, we have seen this trend looking more like the typical ‘waiting for your friend to take a picture of the food’ type of styling \u2013 definitely a more natural look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Sasha Gerritzen<\/a> | 2. Rae Finn<\/a> | 3. Mary Devinat<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Hand in shots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A classic that’s not talked about enough, making its comeback to your social media feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Estudio Pilea<\/a> | 2. Barbora Bydzovska<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Color Blocking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Try color blocking as your background. If done right, you direct your viewer directly to your food instead of creating a distraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Miriam Rapado<\/a> | 2. Miho Saji<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Levitating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Applicable for all products you can think of, and very popular for the gram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photography by Alisa Chirva<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Monochromatic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nothing more pleasing to the eye and soul than a monochromatic composition that enhances your food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Jahnabi Basumatary<\/a> | 2. Catrine Haland<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Minimal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Less is more, they say. Minimal compositions can surely say a thousand words, and work amazing with fruits \u2013 but also with tiny entr\u00e9es or dishes like dumplings, churros, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photography by Barbora Bydzovska<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mouthwatering close ups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not a better food tease than a high-quality close up of your decadent food. You’ll have people craving what you offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Joana Alves<\/a> | 2. Mary Devinat<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Hot mess<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Instead of an isometric pattern, opt for something more messy looking \u2013 yet nice to the eye. Play around with ingredients and shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. John Bromstrup<\/a> | 2. Laura Baiardani<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Get Creative!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can’t never go wrong with a creative approach to your food photographs. But remember, always keep your brand’s photography guidelines in mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can’t keep with food photography trends by yourself? Try Cherrydeck Branded Stock<\/a>\u2122. It’s the new way of creating visual content for your products, fast and stress-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Gracjan Donarski<\/a> | 2. Sosiura Olya<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Let’s Sum It Up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The food photography trends you should keep an eye on this 2026 are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n