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This episode dishes up the top-tips for plating for food photography including final details and touch-ups.

Remko discusses styling elements to enhance your images as well as experimenting with your props to perfect your shot.

Learn how to shoot and style on a dark backdrop, while not losing focus of your dish. Remko also shares the ‘half-eaten style’ along with props and backgrounds to compliment your dish.

Receive insider tips on the best composition and angles to help spotlight your images on social media as well as Remko’s advice on the best angles for varying dishes.

Understand how to use LED lighting to create natural looking shots. This technique will help you to capture the perfect image regardless of how dark your environment may be.

Learn how to light your dish effectively and dodge shadows as Remko guides you through the best photography angles using back lighting.

Learn how to utilise daylight to get the best side-on shots possible by manipulating angles, reflections and composition.

Meet food photographer Remko Kraaijeveld and Chef Justin Niessen for a masterclass on perfecting food photography. Sharpen up on lighting, composition and styling as well as quick and convenient editing skills.

Part 2 plates all the components together for a chargrilled octopus dish with a twist. Chutney, salsa, cracker shards and broad bean shoots top this fresh garden dish.