Art of the Pizza Pull

THE ART

of the PIZZA PULL

by

KATE BERNOT

The best food photography evokes a visceral reaction. All five senses are engaged, creating a nearly palpable desire to dig in to the dish. When photographing a pizza, it’s the pull of melted, gooey cheese that makes our mouths water. But achieving this is no easy task; it requires a knowledgeable stylist, a complex rig set-up, and some magic from the photographer. Click on the buttons to the right for a peek at our methods.

THE PULL

It’s not the model’s hand that holds the slice in place.

THE CRUST

Baking preparation and technique are the keys to the pizza’s blistered, crusty edges.

THE CHEESE

Precision styling makes the cheese look stretched and piping hot.

THE STEAM

It takes a bit of machinery to create this fresh-from-the-oven look.