Step 2: The Content
In a restaurant, one of the aspects you cannot control is the content of the photo, as that is up to the chef. But if you are like me, you research which dishes are photogenic before ordering. In the end, the dish must be naturally pleasing to look at or else it will not photograph well, no matter what you do.
Expert tip: If you order a dish that is colorful or perfectly #foodporn-worthy, it will make your job as a photographer even easier.
[Photos via @onemoredish]