Food definitely connects human beings and if you are an ardent Instagram Food Photographer, you would know what I mean.
Life would be bland if there weren’t so many types of food to relish and there’s nothing better than food that help initiate conversations and build relationships (now you know why all first dates and first kisses involve fine dine and best wine?)
Instagram – Photographer’s True World
And the best medium to understand and enjoy a variety of cuisines from across the world cost free is Instagram – photographer’s true world. Food Photographers have taken this uniquely curated social media forum to a fancy level where chefs discuss menus, amateurs learn, homemakers share ideas and build relationships, and where we witness food photography is more than just a job; rather it’s more about the passion that stirs to capture true crux of a dish.
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Today we have rounded 17 best Instagram Food Photographers to follow this year. No matter who or what you are… these accounts will definitely inspire you.
17 Most Influential Food Photographers to follow on Instagram
1) Jamie Oliver
Chef Jamie Oliver tops our chartbuster with a crazy 5.5 million followers. He is a passionate lover of real and wholesome food and his Instagram account recounts his journey to stardom through photography anecdotes. He makes sure every cuisine gets his attention…. and ours too!!
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2) Deb Perelman
Deb Perelman runs her Instagram account Smitten Kitchen named after her popular food blog. Her blog as well her account feature her gorgeous food shots and some cleverly written captions that would brighten any depressed soul.
3) Lindsay Ostrom
She is also a cook apart from a Food Photographer; her divine recipes will sure make you drool and strike hunger. She is known to be a famous source for easy and creative dinner ideas and her shots definitely take the stature of fine art work.
4) Dennis Prescott
Dennis Prescott started his food photography with his iPhone and fondly remembers the recipes when he was learning to cook. He is an expert in capturing the gourmet section under bright lights and saturated colours.
5) Rachael De Vaux, RD
@racahelsgoodeats is a paradise of healthy eating because our Instagram Food Photographer is a registered dietician too. Her photography and meals usually focus on wholesome ingredients. You can literally make a dish just looking at her pics.
6) Jeannette Ogden
Jeannette is a Yoga instructor and wellness enthusiast from California. Her Instagram account is all about good food and honest opinion about food habits. She also runs a blog with the same name, Shut The Kale Up. Here’s Killer Food Styling Tips & Tricks Followed by Pro Food Bloggers
7) Brittany Wright
Brittany Wright loves colour and has the knack of incorporating colours in her food photography. She is a freelance photographer in Seattle, Washington.
8) Julie Lee
Julie Lee knows how to define photography through her choice of related fruits and veggies. In fact, this LA based Instagram food photographer’s shots resemble large canvases strewn with colourful delicious edibles.
9) Daniel Krieger
Settled in Brooklyn, Daniel is one of the most demanding food photographers around, renowned for his honest shots of restaurant, chefs, waitresses, diners, food and more.
10) Nisha / Vegan / NYC
A lawyer by first profession, Nisha quit her corporate job and backpacked to travel around the world. Thusly, she discovered the importance of food and a vibrant living. Currently she documents her healthy food and travel excursions on her blog and Instagram – @rainbowplantlife.
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11) Joann Pai
Joann Pai loves travelling and her @sliceofpai shows food as contrasting backdrops that accentuates her travelling passion. She is a travel and food photographer.
12) Natasha Kadimi
The incredibly talented, Natasha’s Instagram account serves two purposes: mouth-watering and insanely tempting vegan meals and a discussion forum on how to tackle eating disorders.
13) Adeline Waugh
She is a creator and a lover of natural food pigments. She loves baking and has invented many delicious toasts including ‘unicorn toasts’ and ‘mermaid toasts’. She’s also the content curator of Cameron Diaz’s The Body Book.
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14) Lyndsay Sung
A breast Cancer survivor, Lyndsay Sung is a Vancouver based photographer who loves sharing her original cake tutorials on Instagram. She believes in feminism which artistically reflects on her bakes’ powerful messages and insta captions.
15) Neal Santos
The Philadelphia based Instagram food photographer, Neal is known for his intense, vivid and unparalleled pictures of farms, restaurants, plants and of course, food. He is often accompanied by his partner’s rescue dogs.
16) Natasha Diddee
Lost her stomach to a tumour, Natasha Diddee is a true inspiration to many food lovers. Married to a Swedish, she is as versatile as a world chef and is famous for her unique punch of flavours, and her love for spices and sauces. Her captions are delighting, funny and refreshing to read.
17) Andrew Scrivani
A notable food and lifestyle photographer, Andrew Scrivani’s work has been published in New York Times several times. He is known for his macro shots of everyday food items including peels and scrapes.
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