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    Today we live in a world of technology. One of the most important technologies is the camera. Cameras found in almost everything. With all this technology, there are also different types of photography. One of the most interesting types is commercial photography. Specifically, commercial food photography. These photographers who specialize in food photography can take any old meal and make it beautiful. Before, when I did food photography, it was from the eater's point of view. So it didn't always look as appetizing as it could have. Over time, different perspective shots emerged. Styling it requires some preparation. The stylist thinks about colors that go well together and food patterns. When you style the food to look perfect under the light, the food may not be edible. The stylist uses tricks like using motor oil for syrups and sauces. This is because under the light, the coloring of normal syrups or sauces. Another example is that they will use mashed potatoes for ice cream so that the ice cream does not melt under the light. Photographers in this field have a lot in common. With these similarities, they also have their differences, their particularities which make them unique. There are many photographers in this field but three stand out more than all. Penny De Los Santos, Béatrice Peltre and Mowie Kay.Illustration 1: Penny De Los SantosIllustration 3: Béatrice PeltreIllustration 2: Mowie Kay Let's start with Penny De Los. She is a very famous food photographer. But it doesn't just stop at food; She is also known for her travel and culture photos. As she not only photographs food, but also travel and culture, her style is very exotic. Through a photograph, she can not only show the beauty of... middle of paper...... they are admired by many. It's easy to say that these three can take any food and make it look alluring. All three of them are amazing, even with their difference, but that's what makes them unique and talented photographers. Works Cited "Beatrice Peltre Food Styling & Photography". BeatricePeltre Food styling and photography. Internet. January 21, 2014. “Food Photography.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, December 23, 2013. Web. January 20, 2014 “La Tartine Gourmande.” The Gourmet Tartine. Internet. January 21, 2014. “MOWIE KAY Food Photographer London.” MOWIE KAY Food photographer London. Internet. January 21, 2014. “When filming food, it's really about the people. » Wired.com. Condé Nast Digital, May 21, 0012. Web. January 20. 2014. .