17 Tools for Food Styling

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@AlainVu]

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

[@richardpcrowe]

Great idea regarding the water and glycerin spray. I have used this spray on flowers but, I am not (yet) a food photographer. I love your channel! I did have a friend (when I was stationed with the Navy in Virginia) who was a food photographer but, didn't keep in touch with him after I was transferred. I do remember a couple of tricks that he swore by... 1. He had some fake plastic ice cubes for drink photos 2. He used lard instead of vanilla ice cream 3. He swore that Coca Cola looked better in a coffee cup than does regular black coffee (I don't know about coffee with creamer) 4. Along your ideas of using Kitchen Bouquet to color meats, he would use brown liquid shoe polish to replicate sear marks on steaks 5. He had a selection of Styrofoam pieces cut into all sorts of shapes and sizes that he would use to prop up dishes 6. He always had a wide roll of double stick tape to stabilize things 7. He used a lint roller (the kind you clean dog hair off your clothes with) to clean up the crumbs on table around his food

[@TheBiteShot]

So fun! Such great added tips! Cheers!!

[@ArlettleWilliams]

Cool

[@topmusictobibe]

@@TheBiteShot can you eat glicerin? I mean after you spray it on your food can you it the food after you shoot it or you have to discard it?

[@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

[@SisiYemmieTV]

I'm learning a lot from your channel

[@TheBiteShot]

So glad that it's helpful! Cheers!!

[@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!

[@gurudeclan]

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

[@juliaaglio1615]

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

[@candythaglamcook]

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

[@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.

[@krisha1307]

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

[@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.

[@bala1000mina]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@andywingerd5093]

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

[@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 :)

[@nadams61]

Joanie, food styling has always been my kryptonite! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, for taking the mystery out of styling...OMG I can't wait to try these.

[@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!!!!

[@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! :-)

[@godoggo407]

I am a professional food stylist and this video came up on my feed. So I happened to click. I think you have a great presence on camera and love the quality of your videos. I work on film, editorial and commercial photography. I just have to say that as someone who has done this for over 15 years we do not paint the meatballs. We would cook them to the perfect color. KB is used quite a bit for many different coloring uses. You were correct that glycerin and water are used for droplets. Many times we just use plain water as well. For melting cheese on burgers we never use dry heat. It is moist heat. There is a huge difference.

[@TheBiteShot]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing the expertise

[@godoggo407]

Thanks for your great videos. If you want to see my work it is here. Www.laurabednarski.com

[@AtlantaTerry]

Would a steamer be a good source of moist heat?

[@godoggo407]

Terry Thomas yes that is what we use. Especially processed cheeses.

[@dscovrndestiny]

wow, this is the first good styling video I’ve seen as the idea for the career just came to me. My two big loves are beauty & food an I knew there had to be a way to combine them… so cool to see you use the makeup tools ! I’m inspired !

[@TheBiteShot]

Awesome! Definitely a lot of overlap in the industries. Thanks for watching!

[@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!

[@ThNeighbourhoodWatch]

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

[@junmadayag7391]

been watching your channel for three days. very inspiring!

[@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!

[@JV-ys8fd]

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

[@anis2363]

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

[@cookingwithalittlespice]

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

[@SONALISKITCHEN2020]

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

[@ukchinesetakeawayrecipesbyalex]

Just subscribed..This will help with my own food pics..Loads of great tips which hopefully will take me to the next level..I only have an Iphone at the moment but i need to really to invest in a DSLR to help with low light situations and those super cool macro shots etc..

[@trishastark8939]

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

[@Oldaccount-wx2lg]

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

[@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.

[@FeedMyPostBox]

Seriously started to freak my Mrs out after watching this when I started raiding her make up drawer and asking her about the types of sponges and eye lash tweezers she uses 😂😂

[@TheBiteShot]

Ha ha ha!!! That is fantastic!!!

[@AtlantaTerry]

Many such items can be found at discount stores such as Dollar Tree here in the USA.

[@MrsGump]

Next time you should ask about her underwear, THAT will really get her freaking out lol

[@googo151]

LOL! LOVE IT.

[@duncanator9307]

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

[@LEMURCICI]

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

[@PamperedSweetTooth]

I've got to get some t-pins and a feathered makeup brush. Your candor is genuine and thank you again for another great video. Oh and love the "game/food styling face.

[@TheBiteShot]

Always glad to share what I know

[@MuniShakya]

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

[@haken29a]

Pro tip: buy twice the food you need so when you eat it and realize you forgot to take a picture, you have something left to shoot ;) jk ofc ;) great video

[@dollyscorner7166]

🤣

[@Islamicreminders2011]

Richer Dinelle this happens to me all the time

[@BornAndBraised]

This just happened to me..lol!

[@fooddelightbywardah]

Hahaha exactly...many times happened to me😅

[@bic.550]

Ehhh... Buy two and ask a friend to buy another so you don't forget and eat it all.

[@markmurphy5486]

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

[@TheBiteShot]

Welcome to the party!

[@vatsalaagrawal1501]

I have started doing food photography ..food videography. And your detailed tutorials are soo good . I am learning really soo much😀

[@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!! ☺️💜

[@Imru-Gamer]

love ya Jonie Simon & your peronality is so cool, hope you safe.love and respect from Bahrain

[@hiramguerra8396]

Very nice tips. Very nice explained. Congrats. Greetings from Panama.

[@LynnnDots]

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

[@vinayavdudhane]

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

[@pedrobartolomei7707]

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

[@mayurimudliar4284]

I loved your hair color... Looks fab!

[@omarelhalawany1066]

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

[@guitarppm]

Thanks for sharing the tips. Really helpful👍😄

[@PACOFLORIDO]

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

[@josephchan4198]

One of my favorite videos. Thanks.

[@hearsthewater]

I am still a newbie, but one thing that I used a lot with my first shots was squares of some fabric that was from some leggings that I had worn out and cut into rags. I kept them damp and used them to wipe up wet spills or splashes as well as the surface I was shooting on. I didn't always have paper towels.

[@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!!

[@hanginwithjeanna6717]

Wow! This was so interesting! I had no idea the amount of artistic work that goes into filming food!! Thanks for sharing. I just learned something new today :)

[@amberw1305]

MY GOSH YOU ARE HELPFUL! My takeaways - makeup sponges to discretely prop up food (...like, duh!) and museum putty...who knew?! THANK YOU!!

[@EmmyK0613]

Hi, I know this is an older video, but I'm starting to get into food styling a bit. When you said you wouldn't eat the meatballs with the kitchen bouquet on them- does it taste bad? I'm just looking to make the food pictures I take look better for fun, but still want to be able to eat my food. Same question for the glycerin!!

[@lorag83]

I've wondered the same. I can't imagine wasting food. Growing up poor you know not to waste a single crumb. That mindset carries through life I guess.

[@ЕвгенияВолодина-ь6я]

Просто замечательные уроки. Спасибо вам.

[@koltureshack7993]

Hi Joanne, thanks for the educational video as always! Just wondered what your thoughts were on food waste and minimising it when shooting food? You mentioned not wanting to eat the meatballs 😅 which is totally understandable, yet for myself I try as much as possible to consume the things I shoot (photography is just a hobby for me) - And because I’m a beginner, it makes me very afraid to a) make more than my household could reasonably eat and b) make a mistake/ruin the few attempts I have. Curious to know your thoughts? 😊 thank you!

[@PolaCocina]

Wow, I really love your channel! I started making photos for my own blog and I do it with my cell phone for I really don't have a lot of money. But now clients like local coffee shops are starting to write me on Instagram asking me to shoot their meals for their own accounts and I'm scared! I'm not a professional food stylist or photographer! Your channel is really helping me to feel confident and make the leap (and practice my English) so thank you!

[@emilyinfirmary8343]

I’m not exaggerating. You are amazing! I love your work meg ryan

[@CherryJ2911]

Ugh I am so thankful to God that I found your channel !!!!!!!!!! Ughhhhhhhhh😍😍😍😍😭

[@itsmehjesssicaa]

Thanks, Joanie! For another amazing video!!! You are great at what you do -Dew Arbor

[@TheBiteShot]

You're so sweet Jessica! It's fun to see you on all the social medias

[@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

[@Kash1fSaifi]

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

[@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!

[@lisaf1695]

I have no idea why I'm here but I just can't stop watching !

[@azraelbatosi]

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

[@anthonycrothers_Photography]

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

[@marieannelisetan1121]

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

[@TheDeepPlanet]

Hey. Thanks so much for the excellent tips - they were all new to me ( I've heard of spraying oil or soapy water on food to make it shine but not gkycerine) When I plate food in a restaurant environment I use a clean "chux" cloth and vinegar water. You make great tutorials. Keep up the great work. Thanks again!

[@AtlantaTerry]

www.google.com/search?q=%22chux%22+cloth&oq=%22chux%22+cloth&aqs=chrome..69i57&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

[@squeakshow9348]

I've never photographed food in my life (pssst, I don't even own a camera), yet here I am, clicking that subscribe button. Your dark magic worked.

[@TheBiteShot]

:) That's awesome! Glad to have you

[@1234ad100]

Thanks for sharing your experience 😊 🙏. Really appreciated and very informative 👍

[@HandmadeinFlorida]

Joanie, you are amazing! Thanks so much for sharing all of these great tips...loved the vid...and yes, your pepper grinder is TDF!

[@TheBiteShot]

So happy to share!! I know, if only I could get him to open an Etsy shop! He said he's "retired" lol!!

[@positivitina1282]

i am always so happy when you upload new content :)))))

[@TheBiteShot]

Hooray! So kind of you to say that

[@MrMikkyn]

This looks so fun. Like putting makeup artist.

[@zoenoyes5964]

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

[@bodyofhope]

How do you add steam after food turns cold? I've seen this done by tucking boiled or microwaved tampons under the food, lol. Do you have a trick?

[@barbrabaker6579]

You won the internet with that comment!

[@bodyofhope]

Barbra Baker 😂😂😂 I had just finished watching a similar food styling vid, and the stylist used (CLEAN!) bloiled tampons-- under mashed potatoes. I prefer my potatoes baked from now on, thanks. 🙄

[@BlogWhatTheFruitcake]

A slightly less cringe way is to dip cotton balls in just-boiled water and place that behind the food in a small saucer or something, works a treat!

[@saifadnan1995]

use vape

[@MrsGump]

@@bodyofhope I came here from the same vid with the boiled tampons lol :)

[@divinigraceful]

You're a great artist. I love your pepper grinder, wish I have one.

[@jessicaperez5980]

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

[@jeanb.7963]

Great video!!! Any tips for styling desserts?

[@denissemitchell9891]

Wow! I never knew there was such a thing as a heat gun! That will come in handy in the future. Thank you so much for your tips :)

[@AtlantaTerry]

Here is an easily portable $12 hot air gun: www.banggood.com/110V-300W-DIY-Electric-Heat-Shrink-Gun-Power-Tool-Hot-Air-Temperature-Gun-with-Supporting-Seat-p-1107127.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

[@joemreyes]

You have a wonderful channel and I am learning a lot from you. Thank you.

[@alonew]

Halfway through the video I was thinking "Ah the list is over, there possibly can't be more tools!" But she kept going... 😱 I'm beyond amazed 😲

[@HotWaxArgentina]

muy buen video para iniciantes en fotos de comida, muchas gracias señorita!!

[@rrosen1]

I do stock videos and pictures so I have been following your food videos which are excellent. You mentioned bottles in this video. Would bottles with brand labels be acceptable for editorial shots?

[@ayshastastytreat]

Hello, I can't find the Facebook group link in your description. Thank you for the amazing tips

[@urtesttube]

You are a food makeup artist! 🙂Nice tips.

[@louisecornelissen5759]

Excellent tricks! Thank you!!

[@afb9507]

New sub here and I'm absolutely loving your channel, watching all your videos non stop! 👌😁 Thanks for making them, I know they're very time consuming to film and edit. 💗 x

[@TheBiteShot]

Thanks so much

[@handpicked8921]

Hi... I am Deepthi... Recently saw your video... Really helpful... I am m a big foodie... Trying my way with food photography... Thank a lot

[@marekaleksander136]

I just found your channel and I immediately fell in love!!

[@TheBiteShot]

So happy to help! Welcome to the party!