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 Closeup and backlighting are great 👍 . If you want it less contrasty you can add a reflector from the front or hold up a white piece of paper. Window light is also a great option. 
 I added the contrast in editing....hold on, let me show you the original....i will definitely try that trick 
 here is the original 

https://image.nostr.build/d249e8b37326ffeafb0efe73372fc43df5fb916742ea9cf7b8f75055e29a959a.jpg

I was just using the kitchen light, not very thought-out set-up...this is practice. I am going to get some equipment together. 
 I think that’s perfectly fine in terms of contrast. I would tint it a little bit towards blue afterwards because the kitchen light is pretty warm and makes the tofu quite yellowish. (Or set the white balance in camera). But that’s very subjective. 
 Ty I will take this advice. I appreciate the help. I'm still learning about white balance and all that jazz.  
 My best advice would be to look a other food photos you like and try to get similar results, and learn from trial and error. 
 got it. Thank you!