How to take the perfect food photo for your Instagram revealed by food stylist

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Instagram likes are a fickle thing - especially in the world of #foodinspo.

And with over 15 million pictures tagged with #foodblogger, it is understandably hard for amateur Instagram chefs to stand out on the social media platform - until now.

Food stylist Lisa Barber has revealed her tips for the perfect food Instas - and you will never have to worry about your Insta-worthy french toast photo getting lost in the mix again.

Commissioned by the insurance company, Towergate, the food stylist proved she is worthy of her title with a series of photographs that back up her claims.

In a series of side by sides, photos taken by an amateur photographer compared to those taken by Lisa Barber clearly fall flat - and now we know why.

According to Lisa, there are multiple different things to consider when photographing food - and some are pretty obscure.

For sushi, Lisa recommends brushing water onto it - to make it look fresher and bring out the highlights. And composition is key - finding the perfect angle is integral for a photo that captures the deliciousness of your raw fish.

(Towergate) With sushi, composition is key

But when you are photographing your avocado toast, there are different factors to think about.

Lisa suggests adding some colour to the mix by sprinkling on seeds, nuts or chilli flakes. And make sure you use natural lighting - this will ensure the textures are highlighted and reflections don’t ruin the photo.

(Towergate) Never forget the lemon when photographing avocado toast

And don’t forget the lemon - nothing is less appealing than brown avocados so Lisa suggests squeezing fresh lemon or lime onto the toast to stop it from turning brown.

For burgers, brushing a splash of olive oil onto the meat can do wonders - and don’t be afraid of using your condiments to add some needed height underneath the bun.

(Towergate) Onions can add some needed height to your burger

With salad, Lisa advises paying close attention to the colours in your food - and then matching props accordingly.

And always set up your props before you add the food, so your food will look as fresh as possible when it is time to take the perfect shot.

A good camera doesn't hurt either.