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The first is quite attractive although the colours seem a bit mute (could be my monitor). the other two are a bit bland.

I would get in closer with the other two, or use a lens that is less wide and include more OOF background. The lighting needs a bit of work though.

Keep it up!

I like the first one.

The last two are less attractive. It would help to get rid of the specular highlights caused by ? halogen down lights. Perhaps you need to make it look more delicious. Bit more shine to the salmon with some olive oil perhaps. Needs a bit more depth of field + fill the frame a bit more.

The first image is great, interesting angle and nice setup, but the 2nd and 3rd are ordinary - saying that, it looks like a very faithful representation of the food - it just doesn't make it POP outta the screen. however Im guessing that you were at a restaurant and took those pictures when the food came out? Considering you couldn't really control lighting or anything else you still managed to make my mouth water cos i'm so darn hungry!

Food photography is difficult and a very specialised branch of photography. There are many tricks and deceptions including the use of oils for shine, dry ice to produce steam, colourings and plastic ice cubes etc etc. It also usually calls for medium or large format cameras in order to hold fine detail. Making beans look green and corn look yellow and steak look...well, not grey, is an art form. Your images are a half decent attempt at food photography....but know that you are attempting something that is not easy and has a steep learning curve. It can be a lucrative profession in its own right.

from the comments posted here. im guessing either i bring my own bottle of lube to restaurants or to stay away from food photography altogether and try something else.

Or perhaps you keep trying, and learning.

Second image ... you need to fill the frame more with the salmon, and you also need to have a greater DoF on your subject.

More light, smaller aperture, perhaps a longer focal length (this looks like it may have been shot using somewhat of a wide angle) .....

As Matt says, this is a difficult realm within which to play, but to me, that suggests a set of challenges to learn and overcome;, and some new skills to acquire.

with Gary. Nothing to be gained from giving up!

To a certain extent all branches of photography are quite specialised. Photogs who do food all day everyday will be better than others at their art. I think most forms of photography there is a couple of common factors.
1. Do you have full control of the light?
2. If not, how are you going to use the available light to your advantage?
If you can improve on these counts, your photos will show it.

It is somewhat easier to judge whether a food photo is good or not. Does it look delicious and appetising on the picture?