Food stylist Sue Li discusses her entry into the industry, common misconceptions about her role, and the trends that have emerged and faded.
The phrase "looks good enough to eat" is taken literally in the world of food styling, where the goal is to sell a dish, ingredient, product, recipe, or story. However, the job entails more than just cooking and photographing food.
Some people actually believe we can just whip up an elaborate cake in a day, or come to a shoot that requires ice cream with no freezer,
says New York-based Li, highlighting the preparation and planning involved in her work.
Author's summary: Sue Li shares her insights on food styling.