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Luxurious Foodtography

Food is being adopted as a visual, not culinary, feast

Implications - Reflecting a luxe take on culinary goods, people are responding to more artful depictions of food. Food, even at the fast food level, is more customizable and luxurious than ever before. By photographing food in interesting and abstract ways, companies and artists are able to appeal to those who see food as a way to communicate their upscale sensibilities.
Trend Themes
1. Artful Food Depictions - Companies and artists are appealing to those who see food as a medium of artistic expression.
2. Abstract Food Photography - Photographers are going beyond the typical depictions of food by creating more imaginative and abstract photos.
3. Dramatic Dessert Photography - Photographers are portraying frozen treats in more dramatic, shadow-cast settings with sleek sets and embellishments.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage Industry - Companies have an opportunity to take advantage of the aesthetic appeal of food photography by creating customizable and luxurious culinary goods.
2. Photography Industry - Photographers can expand their portfolio by creating imaginative and abstract depictions of food and beverages.
3. Advertising Industry - Creative advertising can effectively market food items by utilizing artistic food depictions to target potential upscale and art-conscious customers.
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Megatrends
6 Featured, 34 Examples:
871,993 Total Clicks
Date Range:
May 12 — Jul 13
Trending:
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Featured Examples

Food Mash-Up Photography
Food Mash-Up Photography
These Neat Food Photos Combine Snacks in an Unusual Way
These intriguing food photos by photographer Rene Mesman blend unlikely foods together in an interesting way. Mesman pairs meats with fruits by joining them in the middle. This food hybrid... MORE
Abstract Food Photography
Abstract Food Photography
Richard Haughton Foregoes the Typical for Something More Imaginative
Food photography is all the rage right now and that is why it is refreshing to stumble upon someone’s portfolio that puts a twist on it; in this case, that someone is Richard Haughton. Richard... MORE
Dramatic Dessert Photography
Dramatic Dessert Photography
This Ice Cream Photography by Diaz Wichmann is Shockingly Luxe
Diaz Wichmann’s ice cream photography puts immaculately spherical scoops of frozen dessert in dramatic, shadow-cast settings. Placing the scoops of frozen treats on glass-like display cases or... MORE
Limb-Infused Food Photography
Limb-Infused Food Photography
The ‘Food and Body’ Series Will Leave you Wanting to Gra
Montreal-based photographer Gabriella Scali has been playing with her food for her colorful April 2013 ‘Food and Body’ series. This lively collection of snack-based photography takes some of our... MORE
Avant-Garde Food Photography
Avant-Garde Food Photography
Andrew Stellitano Creates Decadent Designs out of Delicious Dishes
Food may fill your cravings and keep you alive, but it is also an exquisite art form; there is no one who recognizes this more than Andrew Stellitano. A food designer with a background in... MORE
Suspended Fruit Photography
Suspended Fruit Photography
These Lovely Fruit Photos Incorporate a C-Stand for Interest
This lovely fruit-filled photo series by Felicity McCabe shakes up typical food photography by incorporating a C-Stand. The purple and bluish lighting in this series also adds an interesting element... MORE

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