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Take photos under natural light.
Move around to find the best light source. Don’t feel confined to taking photos in your kitchen.
Try taking photos from multiple angles. Some plates of food look better from above (like, pizza), or from the side (burgers), or at a 45-degree angle (drinks). Try moving around the plate and taking photos at various angles so you can pick your favorite later.
Minimize clutter. If that spoon, napkin or busy background doesn’t add to the photo, it detracts from the photo. Focus on what is most important, but don’t zoom in so close that viewers can’t tell what the food is.
Review your photos to determine your best composition
Closely observe the actual objects and draw them in your sketchbook

It's always a good idea to see how other photographers work. While you do not want to copy a style or image, you can get a lot of ideas and inspiration by observing the work of others.