Roland dev

Apr 27, 20236 min read

AI-Generated Food Photography with MidJourney

Updated: Oct 10, 2024

In this month's SHOOTLAB blog, we explore AI-Generated Food Photography with the extraordinary Midjourney AI software, evaluating its potential to produce photorealistic food images through AI-powered technology. As content creators, we are fascinated by the evolving role of AI in visual content creation and its ability to craft high-quality food photography that rivals professional photography.

Using Midjourney AI, we created a series of professional food photography images with detailed AI food photo prompts, specifically tailored for food photographers, food bloggers, social media influencers, or anyone with a passion for food imagery. If you want to learn more about how AI is transforming food photography, this blog is for you!

The central focus of the composition is a vibrant green starter, adorned with fresh dill and presented on a pristine dark grey plate with a silver fork. The starter is cucumber and dill sorbet in a ball shape, the intricate layers and textures are on full display, tempting the viewer with their richness. To the left of the dessert, a glass of refreshing white wine awaits, its contents perfectly chilled and ready to be enjoyed. — AI-Generated Professional Food Photography - a photograph of an innovative cucumber and dill sorbet starter served with a crisp cucumber salad and a drizzle of olive oil, at a table in a Michelin-starred Danish restaurant

a grey haired chef wearing a blue apron preparing a gourmet meal in a restaurant kitchen using large stainless steel frying pans — A chef preparing a gourmet meal in a bustling restaurant kitchen during the lunch rush

AI-Generated Food Photography in Action

The AI-Generated Professional Food Photography images are incredibly realistic, with a level of detail that is truly impressive. These AI food photos are perfect for food bloggers, restaurant marketing, and AI food photography for social media

For example, we created an AI image of a Beetroot Carpaccio with a Cashew cream dressing that looks so real, you could almost reach out and taste it. We also created an AI image of a grilled swordfish with a lemon caper butter sauce, served on a bed of creamy polenta. The AI even produced a glowing candle in the background to set the atmosphere. Content creators can now create realistic and stunning food photos that are indistinguishable from real photos, perfect for AI food photography for social media and restaurant marketing.

smoked salmon slices in black bowl with cream base, fennel herbs on top, in darkly lit restaurant environment — Ai photograph of a beautifully plated smoked salmon starter served with horseradish cream and rye bread crisps

beetroot in nest shape with cream inside toped with herbs served on black plate in dark environment — AI Restaurant Photography - A photo of Beetroot carpaccio with a cashew cream dressing served on a slate plate in a vegan Michelin-starred restaurant

rose petal meringues and layers of raspberry sorbet and lychee cream, served in a glass ball on a black plate in dark environment — An AI-photograph of the "La Vie en Rose" dessert with its delicate rose petal meringues and layers of raspberry sorbet and lychee cream, served on a glass platter with a mirrored bottom, in the futuristic and neon-lit dining room of his Shanghai restaurant

square slice of focaccia bread with sun dried tomatoes embedded on wooden chopping board with cheery tomatoes scattered around, dark environment — AI Photo of Delectable caramelised onion focaccia served with whipped feta cheese and cherry tomatoes, at a table in a Michelin-starred French restaurant with a fusion menu.

The Future of AI Food Photography

We're excited to see what the future holds for AI food photography. With AI food photos becoming indistinguishable from real photographs, this technology could revolutionise food content creation The realism of AI food photography is remarkable, providing a level of detail that is virtually indistinguishable from real photographs.We believe that it has the potential to revolutionise the way we eat and interact with food. For example, AI could be used to create personalised meal plans or to generate food-related content for social media. We can't wait to see what the future holds for this exciting new technology. In the meantime, we encourage you to check out Mid Journey AI's work. We think you'll be impressed by their talent and creativity!

See some of Midjourney's food photography portfolio beginning with starters captured at restaurants in Paris, New York and London.

AI Food Photographer Portfolio

Welcome to my food photography portfolio, where the vibrant flavors of culinary delights come to life through captivating visuals. Each photograph tells a story, capturing the essence of exquisite dishes with meticulous attention to detail. From the tantalizing hues of fresh produce to the glistening textures of succulent meats, my lens reveals the artistry and passion that goes into every creation. Through thoughtful composition and expert lighting, I aim to transport viewers to a world where taste meets aesthetics, evoking a symphony of sensory pleasures. Join me on this mouthwatering journey as we celebrate the beauty and allure of gastronomy, one captivating image at a time. (Written by Chat GPT)

Starters (image generation Midjourney)

View some of the photos we have created o starters at some of the finest restaurants across the globe

green ball with slices of cucumber on grey dining plate, blurred wine glasses in background — AI Photography, Cucumber and Dill Sorbet starter served with a crisp cucumber salad and a drizzle of olive oil, at a table in a Michelin-starred Danish Restaurant

slices of beetroot, cream dressing with yellow and purple edible flowers scattered on top served on grey plate in dark environment — An AI photograph of a vibrant beetroot carpaccio with a cashew cream dressing served on a slate plate in a vegan Michelin-starred restaurant during a summer afternoon.

round ball covered in breadcrumbs on green ceramic plate purple flower and other wild flowers on plate fork next to plate dark environment — A Michelin-starred Copenhagen restaurant avant-garde food with a modern and chic ambience

Main Courses (photo generation Midjourney)

For this part of the AI food photography portfolio work, we focus on main courses.

The food was captured at some of the finest eateries from around the world using the latest in AI technology!

lamp chops on beige plate with orange and pink flowers on top in darkened restaurant environment — An AI Photograph of a sous-vide lamb chop with edible flowers and molecular foam

muscles on wooden tasting board resting on large rocks outside with sea view, a wine glass and two candles — Nordic-inspired surf and turf with smoked reindeer heart and razor clams .Copenhagen

black truffle mac and cheese with smoked bacon, served in a rustic cast iron skillet on dark wooden table, fork on right of plate, candle in background — Indulgent black truffle mac and cheese with smoked bacon, served in a rustic cast iron skillet in a Michelin-starred New York restaurant

grilled swordfish with lemon caper butter sauce, green Rosemary sprig on top served on a bed of creamy polenta on green plate candle in background restaurant environment — Decadent grilled swordfish with a lemon caper butter sauce, served on a bed of creamy polenta in a Michelin-starred New York fish restaurant

yellow rice Paella in a black bowl with lemon quarter on top and fresh herb leaves whole Lemon in background in dark restaurant — A photograph of a vegan paella with 3D-printed saffron "rice" and sous-vide jackfruit

Margherita pizza with fresh tomato sauce, melted buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil leaves slices, served on a crispy thin crust pizza base on a plate on a dark wooden table in a restaurant, wine glass with red wine, olive oil in clear bottle — Midjourney Pizza Prompt 'Margherita pizza with fresh tomato sauce and melted buffalo mozzarella served on a crispy thin crust in a Michelin-starred New York Italian restaurant'

Pizza Photography - Mouth-watering Margherita pizza with fresh tomato sauce and melted buffalo mozzarella served on a crispy thin crust in a Michelin-starred New York Italian restaurant

Experience some desert-based images from our portfolio this time focusing on deserts.

DESERTS (food photography generated by Midjourney)

Now its our favourite part of the food photography folio, desserts! Feast your eyes on these delectable desserts photographed in Paris, London and New York

apple pie with caramelised apple cubes and cinnamon, ice cream ball on top, on a cream coloured plate on light coloured table, blurred plate in background — AI Food photography - Dream desert, apple pie with caramelised apple cubes and cinnamon ice cream

colourful fruit pieces including raspberries, apricots, blackberries and strawberries with white sugar powder scattered on top photographed against dark photo studio backdrop — Ai photograph of an innovative fruit dessert that uses molecular gastronomy techniques to create a unique texture, featuring a creamy mango puree topped with frozen spheres of coconut water and dusted with a tangy lime powder

pink coloured liquid in round glass bowl with yellow and purple flowers on grey plate two empty wine glasses in background with blue background — A photograph of a stunning fruit dessert featuring a delicately carved watermelon, filled with a refreshing sorbet made from locally sourced berries and topped with edible flowers in a Michelin-starred Copenhagen restaurant

black and white image of a woman's eye on a white dinner plate with big eye lashes swirly pattern background — Surrealist Dining Experience in Many Ray restaurant in Paris 1936

Cheese Board Photography (ai image generation Midjourney)

Finally we end with our Food Photography showing simple cheese platter ideas

large aged circular wooden platter cheeseboard with artisanal crackers and homemade chutney and fruit slices, bunch of green grapes in background, 2 lit amber candles in dark environment — Photo of a Plant-based cheeseboard with artisanal crackers and homemade chutney served on a sleek marble platter in a vegan Michelin-starred restaurant

So there you have it, we hope that you enjoyed your meal!

These are just a few examples of the amazing things that AI can do for food photography. As this technology continues to develop, we can expect to see even more creative and realistic images in the future.

How good is AI Video? Video created using Runway Gen2

Check out our AI generated Food Video:

We created the food photography images using Midjourney and with the use of text prompts. midjourney.com

Then we used Runway ML Gen2 to turn the AI images into an AI Video (image to video Gen2) runwayml.com

5 Food Photography Tips to Improve Your Images using ai

No camera required – AI does the work for you.
No lighting equipment needed – MidJourney’s advanced algorithms handle it.
No assistant required – Save on production costs.
Learn your prompts – Mastering the language of AI prompts is key.
Let MidJourney handle the rest – Sit back and watch the magic happen.

Food Photographer Needed

I wonder what a job advert would look like for a food photographer in the future?

Ai photographer needed for restaurant photography, no experience necessary, needn't have own kit, eye for detail not necessary. Essential skills include the ability to turn a computer on and fire up ai software. Must have experience in downloading images and being able to email them to the client! Obviously, it hasn't come to this just yet, but the quality of the ai images are improving all of the time and the ability to specify what you would like to see in your images through prompts is also getting better and better, so watch this space.

How to create ai food photography

If you would like to create some ai food photography images like the ones shown on this page visit our previous Fashion Ai blog where we explain the process and also how to use Midjourney. Use some of the image descriptions on this page as a starting point for your ai prompts for AI image generators such as Midjourney or Stable Diffusion), you too can generate photorealistic food images, right here, right now.

So, what does this all mean for the future of the creative industries? It’s hard to say. On the one hand, AI could be a huge boon to creativity. It could free up artists to focus on the more creative aspects of their work, and it could help them to create new and innovative forms of art. On the other hand, AI could also pose a threat to creativity. If AI can create art that is indistinguishable from human-made art, then what will be the point of human artists? Will there still be a demand for human-made art, or will AI-generated art become the norm? Only time will tell what the future holds for the creative industries. But one thing is for sure: AI is here to stay, and it’s going to have a major impact on the way we create art.

Food Photography Prompts for AI Image Generators

Feel free to use some of our food photography prompts from our images, enjoy creating 👍

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