17 Tools for Food Styling

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Tools for cleanup
Bounty Select A Size Towels: geni.us/E5luvy8
Makeup Tips: geni.us/nbDzw
Fan Brush: geni.us/6DHPM4
Tools for construction
Makeup sponges: geni.us/tfZ9X
Mini scissors: geni.us/vGwQ5f
Tweezers: geni.us/gGk6
Museum Putty: geni.us/umEIJE
T-pins: geni.us/AB1Dy
Adding visual interest
Maldon Salt: geni.us/J0dPOQ
Adjustable Pepper Grinder (this is a good quality one at a good price) geni.us/XlDXA4
2oz fingertip Spray Bottles: bit.ly/2FW4lxE
Glycerine: geni.us/QjpB9H
Kitchen Bouquet: geni.us/PaMO3
Paint brushes: geni.us/dDBQI1j
Heat Gun: geni.us/haVwHrD
Kitchen Torch: geni.us/IcJ9wkc (you will also need to get butane)
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[@MarcoRuschkowski]

As a retoucher, I want to thank you for all the cleanup tips for the photographers/stylists 😜

[@baharkitchen]

It looks so delicious, simple and appetizing. Delicious cooked, I like how simple the recipe is. I will try to cook it with great pleasure, following your instructions.

[@robinnolan3561]

I am so jealous...that pepper grinder is to die for! Awesome tips. Thanks, Joanie!

[@TheBiteShot]

I know, right? I tried to get him to make a bunch of them for me to sell on Etsy, but he decided he wants to enjoy retirement :)

[@Exxzo]

I'm not sure if he lied or ifsomeone decided to make that same pepper mill but there you go

[@jenky1044]

Amazon.con / pepper mill grinder

[@krisha1307]

I am starting up as a food photographer & I must say your videos are of great help. Keep up the great work.

[@myrrhine8802]

I'm working on product photography (not food) and this is really helpful. I learned real quick that propping with adhesive tack or with wedges was A THING that I was going to need. I'm using recyclables right now since my studio is at my work and we go through so much cardboard and foam.

[@myrrhine8802]

Actually, the products I'm shooting are lighters like the torch you used.

[@markanthonyribo9434]

I❤️biteshot! even if I’m not into food photography for now but I always watch your videos because I get to learn a lot of things for free.

[@trishastark8939]

LOVE LOVE your videos!! Brilliant ideas!! Thank you!

[@unicetan2474]

I need to say this, i'm watching because i need ice cream tips for photography, and then I got hooked on your personality and the pro tips

[@mandytohphotography3828]

To avoid round bottle from rolling all over the set, I pick toothpicks on both sides of the bottle so the bottle label stay in place. Toothpicks are small and can be easily hidden under product. They work like magic.

[@AlainVu]

Natural. Fluid. Poised. Knowledgeable. Hugely entertaining. You are a perfect human being. Thank you!

[@LEMURCICI]

I am sooo happy to find you! Thank you for all!

[@bala1000mina]

Thank you so much Joanie for sharing all those useful tips! God bless you!

[@SisiYemmieTV]

I'm learning a lot from your channel

[@TheBiteShot]

So glad that it's helpful! Cheers!!

[@andywingerd5093]

Thank you so much for your sense of humor and quality tips. I'm loving watching every single video you have.

[@pelicanus4055]

Great ideas & here's another. I keep my props in a cheap tackle box. Saves time and you're not hunting all over the kitchen or wherever for your bag 'a tricks. And thanks for all your videos!

[@ThNeighbourhoodWatch]

Thanks for taking the time to share these great tips. Making me excited and more confident about my upcoming project

[@anis2363]

I love the audio, food styling and everything. Thank you for this video..

[@yummyitaly1970]

OMG!! I have just discovered this channel and it is amazing. I am so bad at styling my food shots, usually because I'm in a hurry to actually serve up the dish. Learning so much and hopefully will start actually constructing a set. Glad this video is on pasta as that is what I do... Thanks so much for your amazing insight and all your tips and tricks.

[@gurudeclan]

This is one of those videos that merits two or even three views. Just perfect. Thank you.

[@JohnDawson]

Great video! Tip: Another great use for Kitchen Bouquet is mixing it with water to make fake beverages like coffee, tea, cola (with club soda), whiskey, etc.

[@richsmith5516]

Soy sauce is great for this as well!

[@sidgurjar]

Would you do a video on what all kitchen gear do you in stock? I mean plates, bowls, silverware, cutting boards etc. etc. How much of your own stuff do you keep and how much do you source as a shoot demands?

[@ranphopro]

Thrift stores are a great source of props. You are at the mercy of what is available on any given day, but over time you can build up a collection far below retail prices. I find quality dishes and bowls like Crate and Barrel, West Elm, etc., one or two at a time. Also, vintage kitchen utensils have lots of character after a bit of cleaning.

[@sharonkanes3922]

Thank you Joanie! You are absolutely amazing thank you for all the info!

[@hcook1987]

im so happy I found your channel! love your videos. I just painted my own backgrounds tonight. this video will help with my styling tomorrow. thanks for sharing!!

[@cookingwithalittlespice]

Wow there is quite a lot to styling food. Thanks for sharing

[@carlosleo6628]

Thank you so much for those great tips! You are so much fun to watch.

[@juliaaglio1615]

I’m from Brazil and there are no good youtube channels like yours. You are fantastic! Grateful for your tips and help!

[@naturalbeautyfoods512]

Thanks for all the tips!

[@Oldaccount-wx2lg]

THANK YOU SO MUCH !! I'm a photography student and I am photographing pasta and THIS WAS SO HELPFUL

[@junmadayag7391]

been watching your channel for three days. very inspiring!

[@Kash1fSaifi]

Thank you so much for all your videos. They’ve been a great source of learning for me as a beginner.

[@vinayavdudhane]

Thanks a ton. For all the inputs. Your tips are amazing.

[@mamarrachopunpun]

Just discovered your channel. You're a GREAT communicator, your videos are a pleasure to watch, apart from containing tons of real tips. Subscribed! :-)

[@rexskitchen4544]

Your videos are timeless. I can never tell if it's been mad 5 days ago or 5 years. You also don't age so good on you for this genes! Thank you for all the tips and tricks as always! Lastly, good luck with everything on the start of your new training coarse!

[@DuncanErrington]

Awesome! Thanks again for such great, easy to follow and clear advice!

[@joeyho3657]

Thank you for your tips, love it so much. Been a chef for 10 years and now planning to move on from my four wall kitchen and stove to a more vibrant scenario haha

[@BETTOSW]

I just graduated as a Commercial photographer and you are helping me soooo much with this tutorial!!!!

[@InfoTamizha]

Thank you for your tutorial

[@omarelhalawany1066]

Your channel is very helpful and inspiring! Thank you and keep going !!

[@JV-ys8fd]

So many nuggets of food styling wisdom, thank you! How lucky are you to have such a beautiful pepper grinder.

[@candythaglamcook]

My food photos about to be next level after watching this. Thanks for sharing.

[@guitarppm]

Thanks for sharing the tips. Really helpful👍😄

[@jessicaperez5980]

I love your channel so much!! I’ve been binge watching since yesterday night when I found you, lol 😋

[@louisecornelissen5759]

Excellent tricks! Thank you!!

[@VeggieRoseOfficial]

Thanks for sharing

[@VeggieRoseOfficial]

I wanna make a cute little intro too💕 this is inspiring I order the food styling book because of you and I should receive it tomorrow 🤗

[@TheBiteShot]

Ooooh! I hope you enjoy the book as much as I do!

[@asmaeelgadi9860]

Oh my god you are so amazing and joyful person, I was smiling from the beginning to the end of the video thank you

[@devonamcgill2014]

Thanks for the information Joanie. So great!

[@aileenortega76]

Joanie, I love your videos! One thing I'd love to see is how to organize all the tools!!

[@InCarinasKitchen]

This video is so helpful, thank you so much for sharing these tips! One small thing I was missing, though, was more examples (final images) of where you had used the different items, even if they're not visible. It would just have helped visualize how to use these objects a little more. The bagel shot was so helpful!

[@EyeMCreative]

In case this helps people building their kit on a budget, I was able to find the following items at the dollar store: - Plates & Cups & Bowls of various styles - silverware (and other kitchen utensils/supplies) - Toothpicks - q-tips (tho not the makeup ones) - makeup sponges/wedges - paint brushes - spray bottle - plastic bin to keep kit in And there might be other useful stuff there too depending on what you are doing. Don't be afraid to go cheap on some things, because as long as it looks good on camera that's all that matters.

[@markmurphy5486]

Loving these tips and your vibe! Can't wait to check out the rest of your channel :)

[@TheBiteShot]

Welcome to the party!

[@pedrobartolomei7707]

This Video is reallly contagious, i just wanted to start cooking and styling food right now!

[@user-gk4gd6eq1q]

wow! a whole new world just opened for me! Thank you for bring so specific about everything! And the passion!

[@enrico1120]

Just "discovered" your channel and already in love!!!

[@muatao9943]

I love your channel! I have learned so much just watching five of your videos today. I am a beginner wishing to improve my food photography. I look forward to trying your tips and watching future videos. Thanks!

[@LuisRodriguez-ti5iy]

Very helpful tips thank you!

[@poojaajith]

Thanks for the tips 😊

[@LaughterOnWater]

This is invaluable information, Joanie. Thanks for sharing!

[@PACOFLORIDO]

mil gracias estoy remirando cada uno de sus videos y aprendiendo , mil gracias

[@lisajones658]

Love your channel. Thanks for sharing your tips.

[@derekchan2655]

I really really love your advices!

[@catchlite5196]

Information overload!! Thanks.

[@frenchindflavour4627]

thank you so much for sharing . I am learning a lot.

[@TheLisaDeesDelightsShow]

This was awesome! Thank you so much!

[@softcrunchsweets]

wow... so cool thank you for your help.... loved it

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

Extremely useful video on tools for food styling and I marked a lot of them for Amazon. Thanks again! I usually do a number of food photo projects before Christmas.

[@businesy5835]

i loved the tips you shared very helpful thank you so much

[@clasijuls1]

you are amazing .thank you for the great tips

[@oleww50]

Really like your videos, very helpful and you keep things interesting, thanks. Especially like showing you setting up, and how you do things, you should do this for all your videos! 😁

[@thebluedish7237]

What a great video! So glad you are doing this!

[@ItsMeAndie]

Just found your channel and I love these videos, subscribed immediately!! Thanks so much!

[@liverpix]

I have also used paper towel as a reflector and also as a diffuser for my on camera flash and LED lights.

[@MrsGump]

my daughter uses a white plastic bag (like from the supermarket), she blows it up, ties the end off n uses that to help with light :)

[@duncanator9307]

Wow so many helpful tips, and without rambling clear and well explained. Thank you

[@alessandraf.8030]

Thank you so much Joanie for another amazing video. I love your tips !!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheBiteShot]

My pleasure!!

[@ibanjaxed]

Great video. Thank you!

[@jorgefreirefotografia]

Wonderful, thanks!

[@thezenvegans9677]

Thank you so much for the advice! Starting my vlog soon and your tools were very helpful :)

[@ShrimpPerr]

I’m so addicted to your channel! So happy I stumbled in!!!

[@vinnypapa6199]

Very helpful and well explained

[@marieannelisetan1121]

i love her! she's so funny and amazing at what she does!!

[@SONALISKITCHEN2020]

I just love this channel evertime there is something New to learn...you are such an amazing and joyful person ❤️❤️🥰

[@CookingwithLauralee]

Great tips! I love cooking, but I am still learning more about photography/food styling for my KZbin channel and social media accounts. You were very helpful to me and I have learned so much just from your video! I loved the make up sponge idea to give your food a little height! I would have never thought of that. I don't have those make up sponges, but will will get some now. I appreciate your honesty! Thanks again and have a wonderful day!

[@zoenoyes5964]

I love your videos! You’ve inspired me massively!

[@NAGA777_]

you're so awesome!! thank you so much!!!

[@fontaine-g3r]

Thank you ☺️

[@kenz33s]

Thanks for sharing 👊🏾

[@cliamt]

The outro music has me energized! Thank ya kindy for the information 🙏📷💪

[@VictoriaOluwagbesan]

Thank You! You make learning fun

[@ChristinaBarrueta]

Loving these videos Joanie!

[@TheBiteShot]

Thanks, Christina!!!

[@jazminchua4725]

I don't usually comment in youtube videos but WOW, I've learned so much from you!! I'm taking a photography class now and you've inspired me to do food photography and so far out of all the KZbin videos I've watched, yours is the best! Thank you again!! ☺️💜

[@PassingItOn]

Wow, you're awesome. Thank you for these tips. What a wonderful channel.

[@azraelbatosi]

I love your hair! Btw you’re very talented and this was quite informative. I love getting peeks behind the curtain ;)

[@ThePunkbustermike961]

wonderful setup and thanks for the amazing tips on the tool :D

[@simplyso4363]

So many helpful tips . Thank you

[@anthonycrothers5420]

Superb video, lots of great tips. Thanks for sharing 😎😎😎

[@KaimanaPine]

Very awesome tips. THANK YOU for sharing!

[@samratsam7263]

Great stuff, thanks for sharing it. I am gonna start some styling soon.

[@LimaGolf284th]

Great tips and suggestions. Thank you.😊

[@chelsealynn7666]

Such great tips I love the water and glycerine trick. I'm definitely going to try that out!!! Thank you

[@DavidSewellStopSmokingHypnosis]

Great video Joanie! Thanks a lot!