Improve Your Menu with Photos that Captivate
Improve Your Menu with Photos that Captivate
Want your dishes to look as delicious on your digital menu as they are on the table? High-quality food photos are your best selling tool. You don't need professional equipment, just follow these 3 simple tips to make your images shine:
1. Natural Light is Your Best Friend
- Forget the Flash: Harsh light creates ugly shadows and reflections.
- Get Close to a Window: Place your dish near a window (but avoid direct sunlight) for soft, diffused light.
- Side or Back Lighting: Try having the light come from the side or slightly behind the dish to highlight textures and add depth.
2. Less is More: Focus on the Star Dish
- Clean and Simple: Make sure the plate is impeccable and remove any clutter from the background (napkin holders, salt shakers, etc.). The focus should be the food!
- Play with Angles: Flat dishes (pizzas, soups) look great from above (90 degrees). Dishes with height (burgers, layered desserts) look better from a low or side angle.
- A Touch of Style: Some fresh herbs, a drizzle of oil, or a simple utensil can add color and context without distracting.
3. Capture the Detail (and Edit!)
- Get Close: Take a close-up shot to capture the incredible textures (melted cheese, shiny glaze).
- Quick Editing: Don't be afraid to adjust a bit after taking the photo. Increase brightness, adjust contrast and saturation to make colors look more vibrant and appetizing.
The Next Step is Digital: Present Your Photos to the World!
Once you have those spectacular photos, you need the perfect place to showcase them.
With Carta.app, you can not only store all your photos for customers to see, but you also get a FREE digital menu that your customers access by scanning a QR code. Discover all the benefits of QR menus here: QR codes for restaurants
- Visual Impact: Easily upload your new and delicious photos to each dish.
- Instant Updates: Changed a price or added the dish of the day? Update the menu in real-time without reprinting.
- Modern Experience: Offer your customers a clean and attractive way to explore your offerings from their own mobile phone.
Ready for the change? Follow our step-by-step guide and launch your spectacular digital menu with Carta.app. It takes less than 5 minutes! Create your online menu for free
Have questions? Check our Frequently Asked Questions, explore our features, or contact our team. We're here to help you succeed.