Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom who has a passion for food styling and photography, there are several gift ideas that can inspire her and help enhance her skills. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Photography Workshop or Class: Look for local or online workshops or classes that specifically focus on food photography. This will allow your mom to learn new techniques, master her skills, and connect with other enthusiasts. It could be a one-day workshop or a longer course, depending on her availability and interest.

2. Unique Food Props: Food styling often requires props to create visually appealing compositions. Consider purchasing some unique food props, such as vintage plates, colorful fabric napkins, rustic serving utensils, or trendy cutting boards. These props can add a personal touch to her photography and make her styling more enticing.

3. Food Photography Book: There are plenty of books available that delve into the art of food photography and provide guidance and inspiration. Look for books with stunning food photos accompanied by tips and techniques. Consider titles like "Plate to Pixel" by Helene Dujardin or "Food Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots" by Nicole S. Young.

4. Lighting Equipment: Lighting is crucial in photography, especially when it comes to food. Help your mom improve her food photography by getting her some lighting equipment. Options could include a portable LED light panel, a collapsible reflector, or a softbox for studio photography. These tools can give her more control over lighting setups and enhance the visual impact of her photos.

5. Stylish Cookbook: Look for a beautifully designed cookbook that combines stunning food photography with delicious recipes. A cookbook can serve as a source of inspiration for your mom's food styling and provide her with new ideas and techniques to explore. Choose a cookbook that aligns with her culinary preferences or features a specific cuisine or theme she enjoys.

6. Smartphone Lens Kit: If your mom enjoys taking food photos with her smartphone, a lens kit could be an excellent addition to her photography gear. Lens kits for smartphones come with different lenses, such as wide-angle, macro, and fisheye, allowing her to experiment and capture unique perspectives and close-up shots. Look for kits that are compatible with her phone model.

7. Food Styling Props and Tools Set: Consider putting together a curated set of food styling tools and props. This could include professional garnishing tools, food tweezers, food-safe brushes for glazing or oiling, food-grade edible flowers or herbs, and specialized utensils like zesters or peelers. This comprehensive set will help her have more control over the presentation of each dish, making her food styling more visually impressive.

Remember, thoughtful gifts that align with your mom's interests and passions will always be appreciated. By choosing a gift that supports her love for food styling and photography, you're not only acknowledging her hobby but also encouraging her to explore and further develop her skills.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”