What is the technical issue with this photo?

[Olena24894106mpq5]

Thanks for your feedback!

[RALPH_L · Accepted solution]

There are a few issues that I see right away.

1. Burned out / overexposed highlights.

2. Bad cropping.

3. Harsh shadows.

[Abambo]

One and three would be solved with more indirect lighting. As for the cropping (two), I would opt to see the whole plate or crop much more narrow.

[Olena24894106mpq5]

Thanks a lot, Abambo!

[Abambo]

You're welcome.

[Olena24894106mpq5]

Thanks a lot, Ralph! I see what you mean.

Olena

[Nancy OShea]

Food photography is tricky.  There are some professional Food Photographers on YouTube whose tips might help you, like this one on prop selection.

[Olena24894106mpq5]

Thanks a lot, Nancy! I appreciate the tip!

Olena