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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Times Food Photography Contest: 5 phone settings for perfect food photography
Capture India's vibrant street food culture this May with "Taste the Lens." Share your best mobile food photos of sizzling tavas, flying parathas, and tangy golgappas. Submit your entries between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM daily for a chance to win e-gift vouchers and get featured on Times Food's social media platforms. Taste the Lens: India on a Plate Food in India isn't just about flavor—it's culture, memory, and emotion on a plate. 'Taste the Lens' is your opportunity to celebrate this rich diversity through photography. Whether it's a steaming plate of momos or the colorful chaos of a chaat stall, your clicks could bring those flavors to life for thousands. And when it comes to mobile food photography, it is important to keep a check on the following settings for that perfect click. Turn on Grid Lines Why: Helps you align your shot using the Rule of Thirds for better composition. How: Go to Camera Settings → Enable Grid. Use Manual Focus (Tap to Focus) Why: Ensures your subject (the dish) is crisply in focus, especially with depth or garnish. Tip: Tap on the main part of the food (like the topping or center) before you shoot. Adjust Exposure Manually Why: Prevents overexposure or underexposure, especially with bright plates or sauces. How: After tapping to focus, slide up/down to adjust brightness before clicking. Use HDR Mode (High Dynamic Range) Why: Captures detail in both shadows and highlights — perfect for food with texture or shine. Note: Works best in good natural light; avoid HDR in dim settings. Set Camera Resolution to High Why: You get sharper and more detailed photos, ideal for cropping or editing later. How: Go to Camera Settings → Set Photo Quality or Resolution to maximum. Bonus Tips: Use natural light near a window for soft shadows. Keep the lens clean for sharp images. Try portrait mode for depth or pro mode if available. This Month's Theme – May 2025: Street Food Chronicles From vada pavs in Mumbai to jhalmuri in Kolkata, street food tells the most authentic culinary stories. This May, we're spotlighting the sizzle, spice, and soul of India's streets. Think: Sizzling tavas Flying parathas Tangy golgappas Chilli-smeared kathi rolls Show us your city's street food spirit! Why You Should Participate - Get featured on Times Food's Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - Win exciting e-gift vouchers - Share your food story with thousands of fellow foodies Contest Info Theme: Street Food Chronicles Duration: May 1 to May 31, 2025 Submission Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM daily Winner Announcement: June 5, 2025 (4:00 PM) Prizes: - E-gift vouchers delivered within 30 working days - Winners contacted via email & phone - Address details collected post-selection How to Enter Snap a photo of your street food experience Submit it [ HERE ] Wait & Win! Winners get featured and rewarded So next time you're savoring a piping hot dosa or juggling golgappas, don't just eat—capture the magic. Turn your cravings into clicks and share the story that your plate is telling. Ready to Taste the Lens? Join now, click [ HERE ] for details. Want more food fun? Join our WhatsApp Food Community to explore recipes, stories & more—click [ HERE ]! Images Courtesy: iStock One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Snap. Savor. Share. – Join Times Food's ultimate street food photography contest
Times Food is hosting "Taste the Lens" this May, inviting photographers to capture India's vibrant street food culture. The "Street Food Chronicles" theme encourages participants to showcase the sizzle and soul of local delicacies, from vada pavs to kathi rolls. Are you a street food lover with an eye for the perfect shot? This May, Times Food invites you to blend your appetite with artistry. Capture the vibrant soul of India's streets—one delicious plate at a time—and you could be our next big winner! Taste the Lens: India on a Plate Food in India isn't just about flavor—it's culture, memory, and emotion on a plate. 'Taste the Lens' is your opportunity to celebrate this rich diversity through photography. Whether it's a steaming plate of momos or the colorful chaos of a chaat stall, your clicks could bring those flavors to life for thousands. This Month's Theme – May 2025: Street Food Chronicles From vada pavs in Mumbai to jhalmuri in Kolkata, street food tells the most authentic culinary stories. This May, we're spotlighting the sizzle, spice, and soul of India's streets. Think: Sizzling tavas Flying parathas Tangy golgappas Chilli-smeared kathi rolls Show us your city's street food spirit! Why You Should Participate - Get featured on Times Food's Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - Win exciting e-gift vouchers - Share your food story with thousands of fellow foodies Contest Info Theme: Street Food Chronicles Duration: May 1 to May 31, 2025 Submission Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM daily Winner Announcement: June 5, 2025 (4:00 PM) Prizes: - E-gift vouchers delivered within 30 working days - Winners contacted via email & phone - Address details collected post-selection How to Enter Snap a photo of your street food experience Submit it [ HERE ] Wait & Win! Winners get featured and rewarded So next time you're savoring a piping hot dosa or juggling golgappas, don't just eat—capture the magic. Turn your cravings into clicks and share the story that your plate is telling. Ready to Taste the Lens? Join now, click [ HERE ] for details. Want more food fun? Join our WhatsApp Food Community to explore recipes, stories & more—click [ HERE ]! Images Courtesy: iStock Future-Proof Your Child with AI Skills | Limited Early Bird Seats – 33% OFF! | WhatsApp: 9560500838
