Marina Moawad

Soft light: the timeless charm of food photography. While hard light gains popularity, the gentle touch of soft light remains essential for capturing the essence of deliciousness. 📸✨ Soft light in food photography serves various purposes: 1. Enhancing textures: it brings out the delicate details and textures of food, like the smoothness of a chocolate cake or the layers of a pastry. 2. Vibrant colors: it enhances the natural colors of food, making them look more appetizing, especially for fresh fruits, vegetables, and colorful dishes. 3. Gentle shadows: creates diffused shadows that add depth and dimension to food without overwhelming the subject, ideal for intricate details or plating. 4. Cozy ambiance: creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, often used for baked goods, comfort foods, or intimate dining settings. Remember, the choice between soft light and hard light depends on the desired mood and style of the photograph. Experimenting with lighting techniques helps achieve the desired effect for each food subject. #TimelessCharm #SoftLightMagic #FoodPhotography #food52grams #eatprettythings

“📸 Behind the Lens: Elevating Restaurant Marketing 🍽️✨ Join me behind the scenes as I capture the essence of this restaurant and create high-end imagery to help them stand out! 🌟📷 #RestaurantPhotography #MarketingMagic” Client: @freya_brasserie

💡✨ Confronting Imposter Syndrome: Embracing Imperfection in My Creative Journey 📸🎥 In the captivating world of food photography, it's easy to fall into the trap of perfectionism and self-doubt. 🤷‍♀️🙅‍♂️ But let me tell you, it's time to break free from these chains! Imposter Syndrome has a sneaky way of clouding our minds, making us question our abilities and creativity. 🌪️🖌️ But here's the secret: true beauty lies in imperfection! 🎈💫 👉 Let's celebrate the small mistakes, those quirky captures that make our work uniquely ours. 🌟💛 Remember that each behind-the-scenes moment teaches us and shapes our artistic journey. So don't be afraid to go off-script, wander into uncharted territories, and release your creative genius! ✨🎉 🌱 Embrace the unexpected, because it's in those unforeseen moments where the magic truly happens. Trust in yourself, my fellow photographers, and never let perfectionism hinder your creative flow.💡🌈 Join me on this wild ride as we unleash our authenticity and embrace the imperfectly perfect symphonies of food photography! 🤗📸✨ #EmbracingImperfection #BehindTheScenesOfMyArtistry #EscapeImposterSyndrome #CreativityUnleashed #FoodPhotographerLife #AuthenticityMatters

Peeking behind the lens to share my food photography magic! 📸✨ #FoodPhotographyMagic #BehindTheLens #FoodiePhotographer #FoodPhotographyJourney #FoodieLife #FoodBlogger #FoodGuru #FoodInspiration #FoodPassion #FoodLove #FoodieGram #FoodPhotographyTips #FoodPhotographyCommunity #FoodPhotographyEnthusiast #FoodPhotographyAddict #FoodPhotographyObsession #FoodPhotographyLove #FoodPhotographyArt #FoodPhotographyGoals #FoodPhotographyAdventure #FoodPhotographyBehindTheScenes #FoodPhotographySecrets #FoodPhotographySharing #FoodPhotographyFun #FoodPhotographyPassion

Building an artisanal cheese board with @gjustagrocer #foodartblog #eatprettythings #foodfoto #damnthatsdelish #eatmoremagic #belightinspired #thehub_food #eatpraylove #beautifulfood #food52grams #makeitdelicious #littlepleasures #still_life_gallery #creatingfromhome #simplethingsmadebeautiful #stillswithstories #cuisine_creations #foodphotononstop #foodphotography #cheeseboard #artisanalbread #grocer #chefsphotography #chefstable

Level up your food game with some styling magic! ✨✨ Food styling isn't just about making your dishes look pretty; it's an art that demands an understanding of composition and color theory. By mastering these skills, you can create mouthwatering visuals that grab attention and ignite cravings. So, get your creative juices flowing, experiment with colors, textures, and compositions, and let your culinary creations shine like never before! 📸🍴sharing one of my Favorite shots from “Plated” cookbook #FoodStylingMagic #CompositionAndColorTheory #FoodPhotographyEgypt #FoodstagramEgypt #FoodieEgypt #CairoFoodPhotography #EgyptianCuisine #DeliciousEgypt #FoodArtEgypt #FoodPhotographerEgypt #FoodStylingAndPhotography #FoodStylingIdeas #FoodStylingChallenge #FoodStylingGoals #FreshFlavors #EatGreen #HealthyLifestyle #GreenGoodness #DeliciouslyHealthy #GreenEating

📸✨ Capturing the vibrant hues and delectable textures with the power of hard light! 🍽️✨ Using focused shadows and distinct highlights, hard light brings out the details and depth in food photography. From enhancing texture to emphasizing colors, it adds that extra oomph to your culinary creations. 🌟🍴✨ So grab your reflectors, play with shadows, and let the hard light work its magic! 🌞💫 #FoodPhotography #HardLightMagic #TextureAndDepth #DeliciouslyDramatic #foodartblog #eatprettythings #foodfoto #damnthatsdelish #eatmoremagic #belightinspired #thehub_food #eatpraylove #beautifulfood #food52grams #makeitdelicious #littlepleasures #still_life_gallery #creatingfromhome #simplethingsmadebeautiful #stillswithstories #cuisine_creations #foodphotononstop #cairoegypt #cairospots #egyptphotographer #cairofoodies

Feeding my Creativity: Breaking Free from Mundane Shots and Rediscovering my passion as a Food Photographer 📸📸 From Rut to Creativity , working hard on , Embracing Change and Growth!✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ #foodphotography #foodphotographer #foodartblog #eatprettythings #foodfoto #damnthatsdelish #eatmoremagic #belightinspired #thehub_food #eatpraylove #beautifulfood #food52grams #makeitdelicious #littlepleasures #still_life_gallery #creatingfromhome #simplethingsmadebeautiful #stillswithstories #cuisine_creations #foodphotononstop #cairoegypt #cairospots #cairoeats #cairofoodies

It is FINALLY here! I’m thrilled to announce the release of the 1st cookbook I’ve ever photographed, titled “PLATED” As someone who has always been passionate about food and photography, working on this cookbook has been a dream come true! I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to work with the amazingly talented @elizabethleigh.m & @dralyssadberlin who created some of the most delicious recipes and I just got to capture how talented they both are! We started photographing dishes July 2020 and finished some of the last shots in October 2022! Inside the book is some of my absolute favorite shots! Available now for pre-orders on amazon ☺️! #cookbookrelease #cookbookphotography #foodphotography #foodstyling #thebiteshot #eatcaptureshare #foodphotographer #lafoodphotographer #egyptfoodphotographer #plated #kosherrecipes

It’s been a while since I’ve done a before and after comparison 😃 so here you go! Shot for @thewaffleexperience #beforeandafter #lightroomedits #foodphotographyandstyling #foodphotography #egyptianphotographer #foodphotographer #wafflephotography #waffle #thebiteshot #eatcaptureshare

Behind the scenes of another restaurant shoot @valle.venice Manipulating natural light midday was not an easy task 😄 but it was definitely a fun shoot #restaurantphotography #egyptianphotographer #capcut #foodphotographer #foodstyling #foodstylist #foodphotographyandstyling #thebiteshot #eatcaptureshare

Here is a fun reel to create Save this for later to try it 😉 14 photos App CapCut 1-2: 1s 3-4: 0.4s 5: 1.1s 6: 0.6s 7-8: 0.8s 9: 0.6s 10: 0.5s 11: 0.4s 12: 1s 13: 1.2s 14: 1.5s Animations: 1-5, 10-12: zoom 1 14: wooble Transitions: 6/7, 9/10: split4 7/8, 8/9: split3 13/14: shutter #capcut #foodphotography #foodphotographer #photographyreels #foodreels #creativereels #reelideas #edibleshots #thebiteshot #eatcaptureshare