Behind the Scenes at a McDonald’s Burger Photo Shoot

Michael Zhang

Ever notice how food at McDonald’s never looks like the ones pictured in advertisements? Here’s a behind-the-scenes video that offers a look at how McDonald’s burgers are photographed.

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