Backgrounds for food photography
43 designs picked for this job, 2 free.
Food photography is surface photography: the plate needs something to sit on. Wood, stone and woven textures give warmth and a sense of place, and shooting down onto a textured surface is the entire grammar of the flat-lay.
Carrara
Onyx
Emerald Stone
Rosa
Gilded Onyx
Sandstone
Azure Stone
Smoke Marble
Oak BoardsFree
Smoked Oak
Red Cedar
Blond Maple
Wenge
Olive Ash
Charred Timber
Oak Tabletop
Dark Walnut
Walnut Wall
Whitewashed
Scandi Floor
Mahogany
Teak Deck
Grey Barnwood
Ebony
Honey Pine
Driftwood
Cherry
Espresso Panel
Golden Bamboo
Rustic Picnic
Natural JuteFree
Dark Hessian
Cream Linen Weave
Sage Weave
Denim Weave
Charcoal Canvas
Rust Weave
Sand Canvas
Terra Basket
Ivory Canvas
Olive Burlap
Blush Weave
Jute Editorial
Styles that suit a food shot
Frequently asked questions
- Which background is best for food photography?
- Any of the 43 designs on this page: each one is tagged for this job in the library. The wood designs are the most-used of them. If you already know the palette you need, jump to a color instead and pick from there.
- How do I put my photo on one of these backgrounds?
- Click a design to open its page, then choose "Try this background in Photo Editor". Add your photo and edit the full design on the canvas before you download.
- Are these backgrounds free?
- 2 of the 43 designs here are included for free. You can preview every design. Premium backgrounds require an active Premium plan to apply and download.
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