Take Better Instagram Food Photos With These 13 Kitchen Accessories

By Abby Hocking
April 18, 2019
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A lot of what makes a beautiful food photo has nothing to do with the food. Styling means choosing the right plates, glassware and surface to make a dish look both gorgeous and delicious. By adding a few new items to your kitchen’s repertoire, you can up your photography game dramatically. Here are our favorite products for staging better Instagram food pictures. — Abby Hocking
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Matte Plates

Courtesy of Williams Sonoma

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

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Take Better Instagram Food Photos With These 13 Kitchen Accessories

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Beautiful Tea Towels

Courtesy of Anthropologie

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

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Slate Serving Board

Courtesy of Williams Sonoma

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

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Stand Mixer

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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

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Matte Flatware

Courtesy of West Elm

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

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Matte Bakeware

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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

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Marble Pastry Board

Courtesy of Amazon

A marble pastry board give photos a bright, clean look. Layer wood boards on top to fake a marble countertop. $69, amazon.com

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Wood Serving Platter

Crate & Barrel

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 

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Food Tweezers

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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

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Giant Cutting Board

Courtesy of Williams Sonoma

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

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Cocktail Picks

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Upgrade your photos by using metal cocktail picks instead of toothpicks. $11, amazon.com

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Zester for Cocktail Garnishes

Courtesy of Amazon

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

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Cocktail Glass Set

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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

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