Nik Collection 8
DxO Spotlight — new episode:
The art of food photography with Solli Kanani
NIK COLLECTION 8
FOOD
PHOTOGRAPHY
WITH A PRO
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JOIN US ATWe’re thrilled to announce the premiere of a brand-new episode of DxO Spotlight, airing at 7 p.m. CET on August 22, 2025. Hosted by DxO’s Nicolas Beaumont, this latest edition dives deep into the craft, history, and evolving technology behind food photography — blending artistic vision with modern editing tools.
Award-wining food photographer
In this episode, award-winning food, travel, and lifestyle photographer Solli Kanani sits down with Boris Oliviero, DxO’s Nik Collection product director, for an inspiring conversation that spans centuries of photographic evolution. From food photography’s earliest beginnings in the 19th century to its boom as a genre in the 1940s and revival in the 1990s, Solli and Boris trace how food imagery has transformed into an art form that is more creative, technical, and accessible than ever.
Creative process
Solli shares her thoughtful creative process, revealing how careful planning, lighting design, lens choice, and ingredient styling come together to create images that are not only delicious but also deeply expressive. She opens up about how painters like Caravaggio and Rembrandt influence her lighting, why she prefers prime lenses for color accuracy and sharpness, and how seemingly small tricks — like brushing oil or using glycerin sprays — keep food looking mouthwatering throughout a shoot.
Expert in post-processing
The episode also showcases Boris’s expertise in post-processing with the latest NIK COLLECTION 8, demonstrating how AI-powered masking, advanced local adjustments, and Nik Silver Efex’s upgraded black-and-white tools help photographers refine their vision with precision and speed. The result? A seamless bridge between artistry and technology that allows photographers to experiment fearlessly — and create work that truly stands out.
Art inspiration
Whether you’re just getting started with food photography or looking for ways to refine your own workflow, you’ll find plenty of practical tips and behind-the-scenes insight. From simple natural-light setups to fine-tuned editing workflows in Lightroom, Photoshop, and Nik Collection, this episode is packed with inspiration to help you take your food images further.
Be sure to tune in at 7 p.m. CET on August 22, 2025 and see how history, technique, and cutting-edge software come together to elevate food photography from kitchen table to fine art.
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