Scroll through Instagram on any given day and you are likely to see three types of pictures dominating your feed: selfies, sunsets and food. Lots of food.

The truth, however, is that unless you have the knowledge of basic food photography principles, your chocolate cake isn't going to look as delicious in photos as it does in real life. But worry not - here to help you take awesome food pics is Izy Hossack.

Influenced by the long line of female bakers in her family, Izy Hossack started her own food blog, Top With Cinnamon, when she was 15. Five years later, her blog has a huge following across the globe and has inspired people of all ages to head into the kitchen. The pictures on her blog and Instagram are absolutely incredible.

In the video above, Izy, in collaboration with @SORTEDfood, a popular food channel on YouTube, shares her tips and tricks for taking amazing food pictures.

Watch, learn and let your friends wonder how you got so good at taking pictures of food.