Ever take a picture of a great-looking beer only to check your phone and think… that looked a lot better in person? This week on Beer In Front, I’m talking with professional photographer Casey Fatchett, host of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast, about how to take better photos of your beer and food without hauling around a bag full of professional camera equipment.Casey has been shooting professionally for more than 25 years, and he shares some easy things anyone can do with a smartphone to dramatically improve their photos.We talk about:
Why lighting is the most important part of a good beer photo
Why your phone's built-in light usually isn't your friend
Using an inexpensive portable LED light
Why lighting a beer from the side or behind can make it look dramatically better
Using natural window light
How condensation can actually make a beer photo more interesting
The rule of thirds and better photo composition
Why changing your camera angle makes such a difference
Casey's trick of turning your phone upside down for a low-angle "hero shot"
Photographing beer and food together
Capturing action shots of beer being poured
The basics of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO
Camera and editing apps that can help improve your smartphone photography
If you're a beer drinker who wants better pictures for Instagram — or a brewery or taproom handling your own social media — there are plenty of practical tips you can start using immediately.
Brewery of the Week: Bruz Beers We're also heading out to Denver for this week's Brewery of the Week: Bruz Beers. Bruz is celebrating its 10th anniversary and has carved out a unique place in Denver's beer scene by focusing on Belgian-style and Belgian-inspired beers.I take a look at the story behind Bruz, founders Ryan Evans and Charlie Gottenkieny, their approach to Belgian brewing, their Denver taprooms, Belgian beer education and events, and why a brewery willing to specialize can be such a cool thing.Plus, there's apparently some big Bruz news coming. I can't spill the beans yet, but I'll pass it along when I can.
And on Last Call, we'll talk about some news surrounding Stone Brewing. So grab a beer, clean off that camera lens, find some decent lighting, and enjoy the show.Beer In Front — sometimes the beer you want is the beer that's right in front of you.
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