well got the job,
And today I was playing around with lighting and stuff like that at my house.
I just grabbed some cookies out of the pantry and started taking pics to play around with and put in the layout,
thought that I was doing alright with the pics.
Let me know what YOU think!
I'm sorry, but I don't think that it's very good...
First off, like what's been said, you need to lighten the image up more. More light on the subject, more on the background.
Next, the focus... Is it just me, or is only the very tip of the top cookie in focus... I see you shot 1/160th at f/5.6. Try shooting f/8 or so. Get a bit more of the subject in focus.
In general, the composition of the cookies is fine, but the rest of the image is a bit dull. The colors don't really pop-out, and the background is a bit dull as well.
As far as composition of the entire image is concerned, I think it might be nice if you have the two cookies both in focus, and in the background you have a cup of coffee or some tea blurred, more of a "food/eating" environment, and the background is a "Hollywood Style Bokeh". Not too much though. Just to give the feeling that you are in a restaurant or so.
I also see you shot ISO 400. Not bad, but if you have a tripod, I recommend shooting at 100. I mean it is still life really, so any motion blur shouldn't be a problem.
I'm curious to ask, what kind of lighting set-up do you currently use?
Good luck and continue to practice. I also recommend that you view professional food/commercial photographers portfolios and get some ideas/inspiration.
Best,
-AC