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How to Edit Food Photos Like a Pro (Restaurant Workflow)
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How to Edit Food Photos Like a Pro (Restaurant Workflow)

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Editing workflows · · 3 min read

A restaurant editing workflow: fix lighting and color, clean backgrounds, export crops, and keep every photo consistent across the menu.

TL;DR

Fix light and color first. Clean the background second. Export platform crops last.

The workflow

Pick the sharpest frame. Correct exposure and color (make food look accurate). Clean background and remove distractions. Export delivery + social sizes.

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The "don’t over-edit" rule

The goal is appetizing and accurate, not surreal.

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