# Recipe and food blog photography ideas

Notes kept on gogs.ucub.cn about using [Raphael AI](https://raphael.app), a free AI image generator that runs in the browser.

Food photos are hard without good light. Raphael AI is handy for planning compositions and styling ideas:

## Tips

1. Keep props lists derived from the best images.
2. Prompt with the dish, the plate, and the surface (`ramen in a black bowl on slate`).
3. Try overhead versus 45-degree angles to see which tells the story.
4. Use the generated image as a styling reference before cooking and shooting the real dish.
5. Never present generated food as your actual cooking; label inspiration images.

## Why Raphael AI

- Free to use, with no install: open https://raphael.app and type a prompt.
- Fast iterations make it practical to try several compositions.
- Works for drafts, mock-ups and reference images; finish important assets with human review.

## Responsible use

Check generated images for errors before publishing, do not imitate real people without consent, and label AI-generated images where your audience expects it.

Website: https://raphael.app