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Maki at i was just really very hungry posted a great guide on how to take food photos in restaurants and other public places. A prolific blogger and writer, she has extensive experience and, judging from her photos, is good at what she does. Now, with some practice (and a good camera), getting quality photos at home isn't too difficult because you have the control over the lighting and there is not time pressure because there isn't anyone at the next table peeking over to see what you're doing.

Restaurants can be challenging places to shoot if they're dark, quiet or crowded, and because they are places of business, it is important to be unobtrusive. Maki uses three different cameras, ranging from a professional model to a camera phone for taking her photos. While she prefers to use the pro camera, there are situations were the other two are simply more appropriate, such as trying to be discrete with a camera in a restaurant. Beyond camera selection, here are a few of her tips for taking good food photos away from home:

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There are few things that are better than an easy-to-make cake, and if it has any type of streusel or crumble topping, it's nearly impossible. These easy cakes are great for breakfast and for snacking because they don't require any sort of frosting, as dessert cakes do. Of course, you could still serve one as a casual dessert, if you'd like. Maki's Apple Crumble Cake on her blog, i was just really very hungry, is one of these excellent, all purpose cakes. Not only does it look divinely moist and delicious, it is simple to make. Wet ingredients plus dry ingredients, topped with apples and a cinnamon crumble topping. A mere 40 minutes later, and you'll be trying not to burn your fingers on the pan as you cut your first slice.

Now that I think about it, sliced apples and crumble topping will improve just about any cake. I'm short-listing the idea for my next Sunday brunch.

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