Matte Plates
Are you craving natural light for your food photos, but not loving the small reflections in your plates? Opt for matte, rimless dinnerware. From $33, williams-sonoma.com
Beautiful Tea Towels
Need an easy way to dress up a photo of your favorite casserole? Use a colorful tea towel to (carefully) place your dish and leave it in the frame of the shot. $20, anthropologie.com
Slate Serving Board
A slate serving board is a must-have for food photography—especially if you like photographing cheese boards. Added bonus: You can add hand-written messages in chalk. $45, williams-sonoma.com
Stand Mixer
This mini Kitchenaid stand mixer is easy to store, and it ensures your phone won’t be reflected on either the body or the bowl. $250, amazon.com
Matte Flatware
This set of beautiful black matte flatware will ensure that you will not make an unexpected appearance in your spoon in your next Instagram post. From $30, westelm.com
Matte Bakeware
Le Creuset’s matte collection enameled cast-iron collection produces beautiful photos whether you’re shooting from above or the side. From $150, williams-sonoma.com
Marble Pastry Board
A marble pastry board give photos a bright, clean look. Layer wood boards on top to fake a marble countertop. $69, amazon.com
Wood Serving Platter
Photographing food in large bowls can be tricky, depending on the depth and finish of the bowl. Use a wood serving platter to help lessen shine and add warm color. $15, crateandbarrel.com
Food Tweezers
If you’re looking to be very precise with your plating, invest in a pair of food tweezers. They might seem silly—until you find yourself trying to delicately move sprigs of rosemary. $11, amazon.com
Giant Cutting Board
To upgrade your overhead shots, you don’t necessarily need a new table or countertop. At 20” across, this large cutting board is perfect for shooting individual dishes as well as the prep process. $209, williams-sonoma.com
Cocktail Picks
Upgrade your photos by using metal cocktail picks instead of toothpicks. $11, amazon.com
Zester for Cocktail Garnishes
Looking to photograph the ultimate Negroni for your next Instagram post? This zester allows you to create perfect garnishes and also doubles as a bottle opener. $12, amazon.com
Cocktail Glass Set
After you’ve taken care of plates and surfaces, it’s time to tackle glassware. This nifty variety pack comes with six different glasses. Pro tip: Position one so it’s peeking into your frame. $25, amazon.com
