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If you’ve ever had the chance to tour a professional kitchen, you know how inspiring a peek at the pros can be. The same goes for food photography. So here’s a behind-the-scenes look at some of the techniques our photographers use to get the images you see on the site. Whether you’re picking up a camera for the first time or just looking to improve your skills, we hope these tips will get you snapping in no time. (Yes, smartphone photographers, everything here applies to you too!)We’re starting with the basics here, but please ask if you have questions about specific skills or want to know how we shot a particular still image—we’ll happily share the details.