From Dull to Dynamic!

Brown Food has a reputation for being difficult to shoot. Why...because it's dull! Whaaat!
Here are my five pointers to make your brown food stand out:
1) If you can get a shine on it, do so. A little light on soup or sauce goes a long way to making the dish lip-smacking!
2) Think about texture: nuts or seeds, on porridge, a swirl of honey or fruit compote will break the monotony.
3) Add colour, with a garnish a sprinkle of fresh herbs on a plate of beans or soup, yoghurt, cream or chilli flakes.
4) Add props and layers to bring interest to the scene and tell a story around the dish.
5) Cut the food to show the inside, or a different angle - turn a slice on its side, make crumbs or create an interesting composition. 

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Here I've used repetition, breaking one of the elements for interest. Rose petals have added texture.

layering has added the interest here, and the repetition of star shapes in different forms.

The mat and cloth introduce layering, and the recipe book adds to the story. The pie has texture and is broken to reveal a glimpse of interior.

These nuts have bags of texture, but see how some are cracked and others whole, and the shade variations?