# Implausible Food Photography Ryan Matthew Smith Captures Crisp and Colorful Images By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryan-matthew-smith References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/culture/photographer-ry.php) & [ryanmatthewsmith](http://www.ryanmatthewsmith.com) Ryan Matthew Smith's [food photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menusnap) is simply phenomenal. Crisp, colorful and completely unique, I don't think I've ever stumbled upon anything like it. The images in the gallery above will be part of a book project titled 'Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking.' With Ryan Matthew Smith's work as its focus, it would make quite the [coffee table book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasting-history-cookbook). In fact, I think it would make a great Christmas gift for your [foodie friend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodies-cookbook-shop). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Innovative Food Photography:** Exploiting advanced photography techniques to capture food in a visually stunning and unique way. - **Coffee Table Books:** Creating visually captivating coffee table books that showcase distinct and artistic food photography. - **Modernist Cuisine:** Merging art and science to create a new wave of cooking and food presentation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Photography:** Utilizing cutting-edge photography techniques to enhance food advertising, packaging, and menus. - **Publishing:** Producing visually appealing coffee table books that cater to niche markets like food photography enthusiasts. - **Culinary Arts and Gastronomy:** Integrating artistic presentation with scientific principles to push the boundaries of food innovation and dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unconventional Foodie Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-magazine.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Food-Inspired Brand Imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-clases-barcelona-venue.md) - [Amalgamated Cookbook Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cook-book-love.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Functional Gingerbread Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-camera.md)