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The current practices of food and beverage photography and styling in food business

The current practices of food and beverage photography and styling in food business This study aims to analyze the current practices of food and beverage (F&B) photography and styling through the eyes of professionals involved in the food business.Design/methodology/approachA phenomenological research approach was used and empirical data were collected via a series of semi-structured interviews with professional food photographers. Purposive and snowballing sampling methods were used and the participants of this study consisted of 26 F&B photographers and stylists who were actively and professionally working in this field. Content analysis was applied to the empirical data.FindingsThe research findings reveal several key themes in F&B photography and styling: emotional appeal, key trends, career opportunities, required skills and abilities and interventions and ethical considerations. Three specific roles were identified in F&B photography and styling: food and beverage photographer, food and beverage stylist and prop stylist.Research limitations/implicationsThis study offers discussions on the pros and cons of F&B photography beginners and professionals and the food business.Originality/valueThis is one of the first studies to offer empirical findings and discussions on the concept of F&B photography and styling. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology Emerald Publishing

The current practices of food and beverage photography and styling in food business

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
© Emerald Publishing Limited
ISSN
1757-9880
eISSN
1757-9880
DOI
10.1108/jhtt-02-2020-0052
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Abstract

This study aims to analyze the current practices of food and beverage (F&B) photography and styling through the eyes of professionals involved in the food business.Design/methodology/approachA phenomenological research approach was used and empirical data were collected via a series of semi-structured interviews with professional food photographers. Purposive and snowballing sampling methods were used and the participants of this study consisted of 26 F&B photographers and stylists who were actively and professionally working in this field. Content analysis was applied to the empirical data.FindingsThe research findings reveal several key themes in F&B photography and styling: emotional appeal, key trends, career opportunities, required skills and abilities and interventions and ethical considerations. Three specific roles were identified in F&B photography and styling: food and beverage photographer, food and beverage stylist and prop stylist.Research limitations/implicationsThis study offers discussions on the pros and cons of F&B photography beginners and professionals and the food business.Originality/valueThis is one of the first studies to offer empirical findings and discussions on the concept of F&B photography and styling.

Journal

Journal of Hospitality and Tourism TechnologyEmerald Publishing

Published: Jul 15, 2021

Keywords: Art and media; Culinary and hospitality; Food and beverage photography; Food and beverage styling; Foodservice business; 餐饮摄像; 餐饮摆盘; 艺术与媒介; 美食与酒店管理; 餐饮服务产业

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