Standard food photography aims to make edibles seem as appetizing as possible, which can sometimes be a little boring; however, some photographers try to spice it up a bit, making for fully satisfying photographic spreads.
Here is a list of unconventional edible portraiture, from floating food photography to maniacal mealtography.
Implications - Most people like to judge food based on what they see before even considering taking a bite. That's why chefs are always coming up with creative food presentations; so that they cook up scrumptious meals that are eye candy as well. In the artistic world, photographers have followed, only they're a lot more playful and loose with their use of food. Even outside the restaurant industry, the creative crowd has found a way to make even the most obscure food look appetizing.
25 Twists on Food Photography
Unconventional Edible Pictorials to Make you Hungry and Curious:
Armida Ascano — Nov 13, 2010 — Lifestyle
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Dinner Plate Portraits
Photographer Marcel Van Der Vlugt Puts Food on Faces
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Sculptural Burger Sandals
Robert Tabor's Shoe Designs Look Good Enough to Eat
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Everlasting Burger Photography
McDonald's Happy Meal Lasts Six Months Without Decomposing
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Food Value Photoshoots
Jonathan Blauestein's Photography Shows Just How Far a Dollar Can Go
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Suggestive Food Photography
This Cocaleca Photo Series Gets Freaky With Forbidden Fruit
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Feasting Photography
The Terry Richardson Crystal Renn Editorial is Disgustingly Delish
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Food Fashion Photography
The Ted Sabarese 'Hunger Pains' Series Captures What Models are Craving
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Molecular Meals
Dining is a Science Experiment at Chicago's 'moto' Restaurant (SPONSORED)
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Food Fight Photoshoots
'Cake' from Ben Langholz Captures a Messy Birthday Party
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Sprint Champion Breakfasts
Jonathan De Villiers Photographs the Meals of NYC Marathon Runners
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Big McLies
Webpage Dedicated to Lying Fast Food Photography
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Floating Food Spreads
Marcin Szpak 'Vegetables & Fruits' Gets Creative with Cuisine
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Bizarre Food Hybrids
Spaghetti Tacos are Slowly Taking the Country by Storm
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Marijuana Meals
'Cannabis Catering' Offers Prescribed yet Tasty Medication
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Minimalistic Mealtography
The Food Photography for Marina Aurora is Appetite-Enhancing
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Boxed Gourmet Eats
Have an Upscale Meal Anywhere with UPBox Takeaway
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Banning Food Photography
NYC Chef Bans Food Photography, Bloggers Rebell
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Maniacal Meal Portraiture
Achim Lippoth 'Dinner' Series Shows Kids Craving Cuisine
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Breakfast Band Clips
The OK Go Samsung NX100 Project Makes a Video for the Track 'Last Leaf'
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Fine Art Junkfood Photography
Bobby Henderson Taco Art
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Titillating Foodtography
Dominic Davies Captures Heston Blumenthal's Culinary Art
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Ethical Gastropubs
The Duke of Cambridge Serves Organic and Local Foods
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Laser-Cut Cuisine
This Japanese Duck Consommé Comes Garnished with Imprinted Potato
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Smashing Sweets Spreads
This Vivid Series by Rachel Bee Porter is Food Fight Fun
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Doughy Fooditure
The Dominic Wilcox Bread Lampshade is Scrumptiously Artistic and Functional
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Photography by Nick Ray McCann Captures Intense Imagery
Colorful Craptastic Stilettos
The INSA Elephant Dung Heels Smell Like Crazy Creativity
Controversial Close-Ups
These Krijn van Noordwijk Portraits are Thought-Provoking
Bathroom Binge Art
Lee Price's Hyper-Realistic Paintings Take a Bird's Eye View
Sun-Kissed Photography
Tommaso Nervegna Captures Sensual Moments in 'She Dreamt'
Naughty Produce Photoshoots
Scandalous Veggies, From Randy Plums to Provocative Parsnips
Sweet Facial Mutilations
Reconstructed Cake Faces by Ashkan Honarvar are Delectably Horrific
Secluded Sandy Shots
The Sizzling 'Where Were You… On The Beach' Spread in V Magazine
Everlasting Burger Photography
McDonald's Happy Meal Lasts Six Months Without Decomposing
Blood-and-Gore Baking
Lily Vanilli Zombie Cupcakes Will Be Hitting Harrods for Halloween
Hot Bubblegum Pin-Ups
Gary Heller's Jade Vixen Photos Sizzle
Geometric Desert Shoots
The Angular Photography of Madame Peripetie
36 Terrific Toasters
From Transparent Toasters to Toast Printers
Skull Cakes
'Bitter Teets' by Chloe Bird is Deliciously Terrifying
Illuminated Stilettos
The Shoes By Francesco Castagnacci Play With Light and Fibre
Grocery Store Pictorials
Terry Richardson 'Sisley' 2010/2011 Fall/Winter Collection Breaks Rules
Naughty Cephalopod Shoots
Photographer Julian Murray Mixes Girls, Tattoos & Seafood
Toad Burgers
'Fire the Chef 2' Shows Creepy but Faux Photoshop Cuisine
82 Terry Richardson Innovations
Controversy, From Scalp-Licking Rappers to Sexist Nudevertsing
Precariously Placed Photography
Julian Hibbard's 'Threshold Pt. 5' Encourages Imagination
Wonderland Stilettos
Nicholas Kirkwood Haute Couture Shoes Are a Nod to the White Hare
50 Unique Light Installations
From Koosh Ball Lamps to Bubble Gum Lighting Fixtures
Candy-Inspired Footwear
Kandee Shoes Creates High Heels Inspired by Sweet Treats
Music-Playing Pumps
Guitar Shoes by Chicks on Speed Will Rock Your World
Macabre 'Star Wars' Cakes
The Bloody Wampa Cake is a Questionable Birthday Treat
30 Inedible Meat Innovations
From PETA Shockvertising to Bacon Shoes
Fast Food Weddings
McDonald's in Hong Kong Will Host Weddings
50 Hot Messes
From Dirty Makeovers to Pre-Stained Underwear
Spilt Personality Heels
The Daring Devon Graphic Sandal by Alexander Wang
Outlandish Hipster Shoots
The Edgy and Wild Side of Photographer Jens Ingvarsson
Cupcakes on Sticks
Lollibakes Puts Cake in its Place
Nail-Biting Celebtography
Lindsay Lohan Gets Real in Purple Fashion 13 Spring 2010
Rebellious Kidtography
Achim Lippoth Captures Kids Doing Bad Things
Cannabis Caviar
This $1,400 an Ounce Marijuana Strain is a One-Hitter Quitter
84 Tasty Takes on Breakfast
From Edible Colored Bacon to All-in-One Breakfast Makers
Hipster Family Style
The Bleubird Family is Fashion Forward and Cool
Spaghetti Stranditecture
Regent's Place Pavilion by Carmody Groarke
Leafy Salad Salvers
These Nao Tamura 'Milan Salone Seasons' Plates Serve Up Greens for Supper
Food Value Photoshoots
Jonathan Blauestein's Photography Shows Just How Far a Dollar Can Go
Suggestive Food Photography
This Cocaleca Photo Series Gets Freaky With Forbidden Fruit
Iconic Lingerie Cakes
The Madonna Corset Cake is 80s Fashion-Inspired
Playful Infamous Celeb Photos
The Mike Tyson Details Magazine Feature is Revealing
Sweet Tooth Sneakers
AF1 Cookie Mobster by Mr. Phomer Adds Swag to 'Sesame Street'
Scalp-Licking Rappers
The Naughty Kanye West Amber Rose Terry Richardson Photos
Purple Ostrich Booties
The Eugene Riconneaus Fall 2010 Shoe Collection is Outlandish
Glorious Toilet Photography
Fernanda Maldonado Captures a Strange Scenario with Much Detail
19 Laser-Cut Innovations
From Hole Punch Rugs to Laser-Etched Ladies
Laser-Cut Dictionary Art
Jane Prophet's 'Cut Dictionaries' Project is Unique
Molecular Meals
Dining is a Science Experiment at Chicago's 'moto' Restaurant (SPONSORED)
Cavity-Inducing Costumes
Add Some Icing to Your Halloween with the Katy Perry Candy Cupcake Dress
Kids' Rights Photography
'Where Children Sleep' by James Mollison Highlights Economic Disparity
Lunch Cakes
This Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Cake is Better Than Your Buddy's Lunch
Dessert Chicken Hybrids
American Cupcake Introduces the Red Velvet Fried Chicken
Tasty Typographic Meals
German Burger King Advertising Campaign Serves Typeburgers
Micro Meals
Paris-Based Artist Stephanie Creates Delicious Detailed Miniature Foods
Food Fight Photoshoots
'Cake' from Ben Langholz Captures a Messy Birthday Party
Dessert-Icing Devices
The Mischer'Traxler Automatic Cake Decorator Makes for Labor-Saving Baking
Subversive Cake Snapshots
Nathan Pask's Darkly Delicious Cake Photography
Glory Days Photography
'The Once and Future Queens' Series Had Some Help from Craigslist
Hipster Kidwear
'Fat Tie' Tees for Children Have Fat Ties Sewn On
Candy-Covered Close-Ups
Thomas Paquet's Photography Examines Female From Up Close
Collated Chocolate Containers
The 'Nutella Snack & Drink' Spreads the Love on the Streets
Glass Jar Lighting
These James Shaw Jar Lamps Have a Soft and Dainty Glow
Cannabis Cars
The Kestrel from Motive Industries is Made Out of Hemp
Celeb Mimicry Photoshoots
The Ben Stiller Rolling Stone Spread Pokes Fun at Terry Richardson
Floating Food Spreads
Marcin Szpak 'Vegetables & Fruits' Gets Creative with Cuisine
Canned Sandwiches
Candwich Serves Up PB & J in a Super Convenient Way
Planter Floor Lamps
The Tutoring Light Attaches to Flowerpots for Compact Spaces
Race Track Stilettos
The Christian Louboutin Bikki Pumps are Show-Stopping Goodness
Porky Breakfast Desserts
Get Ready for Your Morning with Bacon-Inspired Cupcakes
Bizarre Food Hybrids
Spaghetti Tacos are Slowly Taking the Country by Storm
Compact Lunch Boxes
The Metaphys 'ojue' Easily Slides into Bags and Briefcases
Greener Fast Food Packaging
Quiznos Bellies Up to Eco-Friendly Takeout Containers
Skyscraper Cakes
Sweet Sweets Creates Wonderful Towering Treats
Druggie Hamburger Ads
Childhood Obesity Commercial Takes Junk Food Too Far
Massive Fruit Decor
A Large Fiberglass Banana is Your Home's Full Serving of Awesome
Mutated Monster Marketing
The Levi's 'Little Monsters' Campaign Shows Insect Children
Cosmic Spaghetti Carpets
The Multicolored Shoelace Rug Will Tie You Up in Knots
Laser-Cut Clothing
The Above AW10 Collection is Simply Timeless
Cannabis Collectibles
The 420 Pack Will Provide You With All You Need for This Stoner Holiday
Marijuana Meals
'Cannabis Catering' Offers Prescribed yet Tasty Medication
Object-Collaged Numerals
This Alexander Crispin ‘Number Series' is Intricately Designe
Life-Sized Canine Cakes
This Basset Hound Cake is an Edible Version of Your Pooch
Meaty Celeb Bikinis
Lady Gaga Brings a Beefy Look to Vogue Japan Hommes September 2010 Issue
Immaculate Lawn Photography
Michael Flores Captures the Hipster Lifestyle in Los Angeles
Edible Monuments
The Baconhenge is Good Enough to Eat for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Sweet Swine Confections
The Suckling Pig Cake by Michelle Wibowo is a Pork-Free Treat
Cheeky Toasters
The 'Bite Me' Pop Art Toaster is More Bitter Than Your Coffee
Geometric Culinary Canvases
The Carl Klein IKEA Photo Series Arranges Baking Ingredients
Maniacal Meal Portraiture
Achim Lippoth 'Dinner' Series Shows Kids Craving Cuisine
Spaghetti-Inspired Lighting
The d-Vision Plastic Lamp is a Delectable Piece of Table Decor
Modern Fungi Lamps
The Voronoi Lamp Brings Elements of Natural and Contemporary Design
Flying Bird Lamps
The Seagull Light is the Lamp of Choice for Beach Bums
Toasty Celebrity Portraits
Nathan Wyburn Paints Celebrities Using Toast and Marmite
Multi-Hued Meals
The Henry Hargreaves ‘Food of the Rainbow' Photo Series
Easy Meal Shopping
Kochhause Grocery Store Takes The Guesswork Out of Dinner
Shapely Record Clocks
Pavel Sidorenko Laser-Cuts Re-Vinyl Clocks into Cool Cutouts
Baskerville Baby Accessories
The Veer Typographic Mobile is for Nerdy Parents
Snake Burgers
An Indonesian Restaurant Serves Up a Slithering Dinner Delicacy
Fair Trade Cocoa
Divine Chocolate is a Social Business Partly Owned by Its Farmers
Literal Food Carriers
The Sandwich Lunch Box Perfectly Preserves Your Sandwich
Shaving Cream Mummies
Photographer Davide Faggiano Creates Marvelously Messy Art
Breast Milk Delicacies
NYC's Klee Brassiere Adds Breast Milk Cheese to its Menu
Pasta-Inspired Tables
The Al Dente Dining Collection Cooks up a Tasty Design
Baked Art Supplies
The Bread Palette Encourages Multisensory Art for Lunch
Tweetonomics
Sprint Firsts in the Twittersphere
Skyscraper Sandwich Shops
The World Trade Center Subway Takes $5 Footlongs to New Heights
Fruity Fitness Promos
The Orange Tennis Club Ad Has Some Juicy Appeal
Traveler Seasoning Sets
These Mobile Foodie Spice Kits are Made by a Workshop for the Disabled
Social Entrepreneur Associations
‘Ashoka: Innovators for the Public' is World-Changing
Taco-Loving Celebrations
The Arizona Taco Festival Pays Tribute to Mexican Gourmet
Cupcake Close-Ups
Samantha Wickham's Sweet Shoot Won't Make You Gain an Ounce
Tall Tipping Lamps
The Serien 'Slant' Lighting Hovers Over You at a Precarious Angle
Spiked Confection Cookbooks
The 'Booze Cakes' Cookbook Has Alcoholic Dessert Recipes
Giant Racketography
Boyd Holbrook in the Aldo Shoes Spring and Summer 2010 Campaign
Growling Critter Costumes
These Wearable Puppets Will Paw at Your Heart
Community-Driven Workspaces
The Centre for Social Innovation Promotes New Ideas
Medical Marijuana Universities
Greenway University Adds Insurance to Higher Education Offerings
Galactic Meal Containers
'Star Wars' Lunch Boxes Feed Your Inner Nerd
Super Sweet Lighting
The Lolita Collection by Moooi is Mod and Adorable
Toasty Suds
The Strawberry Jam Toast Soap Bar Looks Good Enough to Eat
Social Innovation Networking
The Skoll Foundation Fosters Entrepreneurs Worldwide
Flower Petal Lighting
'Mercer and Discoco' Lamps from Marset are Bold and Beautiful
Smashing Sweets Spreads
This Vivid Series by Rachel Bee Porter is Food Fight Fun
Subtle Sandwich Art
Artistically Abstract Edibles by Dan Kenneally
Pioneering Apprenticeship Programs
Fifteen Restaurant Offers Opportunities to Disadvantaged Youth
Alternative Loan Products
Fair Finance Offers Affordable Banking to Urban Populations
Volcanic Pasta
The Gourmet Pasta Setaro Spaghetti Limone Explodes with Flavor
Web-Connected Veggies
Mundraub.org Alerts You to Free Local Gardens
Marathon Training Apps
The 'Couch to 5K' App Puts a Personal Trainer in Your iPod
Social Business Rehabs
San Patrignano Offers Free Programs for Those with Addiction Problems