Here are a few raw shots before any edits. Just different angles and lighting. Some were taken after the parchment wrap and a short rest, and yes, there’s a bite shot at the end.
Nothing complicated going on. It’s just a good burger, decent light, and a phone in my hand. I spent most of my life cooking, and I still enjoy making food look as good as it eats. Old habits stick.
The original photo was touched up with basic iPhone edits and Reddit’s Rivington filter. That’s it.
To everyone who thought it was AI, I respect the imagination. To those who were absolutely sure it was AI, I admire the confidence. Either way, it’s flattering that a real burger caused that much confusion.
That said, it’s a little sad that good old school photography, patience, and craft get doubted these days. A lot of talent still lives in real hands, not software.
Last shot was my favourite. Good light, solid angle, caught in the moment.
P.S Edited shot is the last picture.
by eveningafter101
27 Comments
Convinced me, looks fantastic!
nah you gotta hold it in front of today’s newspaper
Calling it stock is pretty mean. That mod who said that was kind of a jerk. These look fantastic, and I appreciate you caring about the photography side as well as the culinary side
Thanks for the confirmation.
Piece of art that!
That is a beautiful cheeseburger 🍔🤤
Yeah, I was accused of the same thing yesterday. 🙄
I don’t think the mods know what a cheese burger looks like, as mine doesn’t look fake at all.
https://preview.redd.it/jrkim7xaujdg1.jpeg?width=1644&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f6bbbf5165e008734339177d2d9f16e216450ced
It’s all about the presentation, but you 100% touched up the color on this image
Proof of life needed
#5th pic is sending me
“She’s real, damnit! REAL!”
r/MuricanFood
Pic one looks like a dog squeaky toy
Yumm
AI doesnt do clubbed fingers and the underlying health issues.
Nice burger though.
Looks great, id love one of those. I have opinions on AI but the large vocal anti-ai crowd are obnoxious. Not to shocking a Mod just acts a fool either.
Looks great!!! 👍
Uh is it normal for op to have a huge lunular on his thumb?
Oh my. That is a perfect picture.
This is probably the most beautiful burger I’ve seen in a while. If it tastes anything like it looks…
HOLY SHIT THIS LOOKS SO GOOD AND PROPER 😮💨😂🔥🤝💪💯🫂
I’d crawl over glass for that.
Burger looks great but I can’t stop looking at your thumb bro
I just want to say that idc if it’s Ai or not that thing is gorgeous
Now THAT’S a double cheeseburger 🍔
Damn, that burger looks incredible!
Glorious burger. I like to touch up my photos a little bit afterwards as well just to give them a little extra pop. Mad culinary respect 👍
Edit: OP, not sure if it was you who downvoted this or not, but I just want you to know that my comment was sincere. It wasn’t meant to be snarky or sarcastic