4 Tips for Food Styling SANDWICHES

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3:20 Sandwich Styling
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[@AtlantaTerry]

One trick for building a tall sandwich is to use long bamboo skewers Place the blunt ends of 3 on a cutting board or other surface then start stacking up the ingredients. If when you are finished, there is excess bamboo sticking out, use a pair of wire cutters from your styling kit to cut them short. When colder weather arrives, you can very often find long bamboo skewers in the outdoor cooking departments of stores AND they might be on sale!

[@mike0rr]

The husband clips at the end of episodes are always such a great touch. Solid information sent off with a few laughs at the end :D

[@TheBiteShot]

He always makes me laugh

[@robinnolan3561]

Great tips! And you and your husband are too cute! Love it.

[@TheBiteShot]

He's pretty much the best ever :) Fun to see ya on the FB live this morning!

[@ElspethEvans]

Your videos are such a great reference tool. I find myself going back and rewatching when I find myself struggling with something. Thank you!

[@TheBiteShot]

So glad to hear!!! So happy to have this library of lessons to refer folks to when questions come about

[@chefmairaisabel1631]

Dolores IS the best! I took a food styling class with her 15+ years ago and she is WONDERFUL!!!!!! She will love you. I agree with you, the book is THE Bible for food stylists. I have it and can't say enough good things about the book

[@prasadpankar3794]

I don't know how I had missed out on this one... A great video as usual... You have no idea what great work you're doing... You just have no idea what a blessing you are to MANY... Keep up the good work... GOD BLESS YOU DEAR

[@JHJohnson]

My next project. Thank you for all of the amazing information

[@MrAnthonydawson]

Love it. More styling tip please! I’m shocking at styling. It takes me a hour just to lay a napkin down right... grrr! There must be a trick to napkins, if you know please do another video on it :)

[@TheBiteShot]

For sure! The next three videos are on styling (must-have tools, styling for TV and picking props). And definitely I'll need to do a specific video just on napkins. They are such a pain, but can definitely add so much to an image! Glad this was helpful and looking forward to sharing more soon!

[@kyla3263]

Would LOVE to see you do a food styling for burgers/grilled cheese as that’s one of my biggest food photos

[@AtlantaTerry]

One handy tool to have is a $12 heat gun so you can melt the cheese where and when needed. 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

[@iheartvegetables]

Such great tips! And I just bought that Food Styling book you recommended! Thank you for sharing!

[@itsmehjesssicaa]

I’d fan girl you 😅 so excited for this contest!

[@TheBiteShot]

[@simonejanee]

I agree!!!!!

[@prasadpankar3794]

You and your hubby make such a CUTE team...!!!

[@sgtv1229]

Love your channel. Kicked me into a trying out food photog. I ordered the book Food Styling by Delores Custer, can't wait to read it.

[@TheBiteShot]

It's a fun read!!

[@iamchristiancraig]

I could watch you and your husband all day lol

[@PhilipHarperGraphicDesign]

... I’m getting that book!

[@dkthe2ndworld793]

I love you're photography

[@KenHollowayshow]

Joanie, you are so cute. I suspect I missed the contest, but I did ask to join the Facebook group. I think Russian dressing has more bite/heat to it, such as horseradish. I'll be doing magnificent Reubens at my shop in Denver (coming soon).

[@TheBiteShot]

I always love a good Reuben! I've got family in Boulder, so perhaps I'll pop by on a visit!

[@KenHollowayshow]

You're in luck because i wrote a feature on the ten best Reubens in Denver, so you'll be in good hands when you pop by. www.westword.com/restaurants/denvers-best-reuben-sandwiches-can-be-found-at-these-ten-restaurants-and-delis-9777701

[@Lordred1069]

Excellent tips. Love your videos so amazing in contents and very good on technical, ligts and editing. Congrats!

[@darrelcollinsphotography9579]

aaaahhh i was hoping to see some shots of the sandwich :( good video tho but some pics would be cool as that will give me a better understanding of how you did the shot. sorry Im very visual and that's how i learn :)

[@JerryMac1125]

Your photography is Great but, I have never seen a sandwich come out of any Real Deli look like that ! Yes I'm talking about NYC and North Jersey delis ! That is a "picture" sandwich not an "eating" sandwich, which can also be beautiful !

[@AtlantaTerry]

Joanie, If (for example) a restaurant wants you to photograph one of their signature sandwiches, would you prefer to cook, style and actually make the hero in your studio or at their venue? If the answer is your studio, then do you have them bring everything needed (and more) to you or do you shop for similar ingredients? If at their venue, do they understand how much time it takes to prepare, style, light and create the final photograph? In my experience, working at their venue, they usually are in a time pinch which if not managed well can result in compromises. Thanks for all you do. Terry Thomas... the photographer Atlanta, Georgia USA

[@bagussetoaji4044]

What's the composition of sandwich layer?

[@LaurentJadot]

The video is great and super useful. Exactly what I needed right now. Love it. But wow! so much plastic for one lettuce! Is it usual to wrap lettuces in plastic in the US?

[@JourdanCameron]

Hey, might I ask what song you used at the end? It's very electroswing; I dig it.

[@totoroutes5389]

Try this: cut out all wheat, and cut out all food-ingredients with any added sugar.

[@sunnybatters5044]

You guys are awesome thanks

[@bnielsen44]

Did you drop the facebook group thing?

[@MrFefelover]

Thank you

[@nehalshanghavi]

Such a great video!! Love all your videos!! :) Quick question, where can I find the grey backdrop you have used in the video? The one that shows up at 4:19 mins in the video 😄 I've been looking for a plank that color since ages!! Thanks again!! 😘

[@TheBiteShot]

Thank you so much! So glad you're finding them helpful. So, the backdrop is a double sided board from Erickson Woodworks. The other side is a rustic dark wood surface. To be honest, they're pretty pricey, but I've had it over two years, it's super durable, stain resistant and is made by folks who have a background in food photography: ericksonwoodworks.com/products/concretelight. So, I know that's a terrible answer :( But, the one that's underneath the wood block in that same shot, the one that's on the table top, was a $10 piece of scrap from a laminate supply company. I called them up to see if I could buy their scraps and they were happy to part with them. They're not super durable, but for the price, they're awesome! I'd suggest looking up your local counter top supply company, calling them and asking if they have scrap pieces of laminate that are approximately 21''x34''.

[@nehalshanghavi]

Awesome!! Thank you so much :) That was helpful :)

[@DaedalusCreative]

hehe "bun to bun". family show my butterpecan pie. what do you say about condiments on the sandwich?

[@TheBiteShot]

Condiments are great! Just depends on the sandwich and what will look best.

[@ChefAmanBisariarecipes]

I Love your videos you do have great knowledge but try to make short videos rest everything is Perfect 😊 Love from India.

[@TheBiteShot]

Thanks so much!!!

[@JenaCarlin]

I also have this shirt :)

[@TheBiteShot]

Ha ha!! Twinsies!

[@AtlantaTerry]

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[@PhilipHarperGraphicDesign]

What’s shakon, bacon? 🤪

[@tanalee229]

I'll never look at food ads/commercials the same way after watching a video called, "10 Mind Blowing Tricks Advertisers Use to Manipulate Photos". ... Shaving cream, not whipped cream; mashed potatoes, not ice cream; cardboard layers in sandwiches and cakes; motor oil, not syrup...and more. ... [SIGH] ... Heartbreaking. LOL. Excellent videos, Joanie. I'm trying to adapt them to improve my photos of paracord and chainmaille bracelets; quilling; knots; etc. I LOVE your video of homemade backgrounds. I hope to try some of them. I live in Hawaii, so I also want to incorporate Hawaiian scenery in a blurred background-ish way. tana.ii on Instagram (a very short gallery)

[@VeggieRoseOfficial]

I think I have to skip this contest because..although I make sandwiches and style sandwiches for my own channel..My sandwiches don't fit the bill for a deli sandwich😊 but no biggy

[@TheBiteShot]

Oh dang! But hey, just subbed your channel. Love your energy!

[@VeggieRoseOfficial]

The Bite Shot Awesome😊Thanks for your support! Sounds good..but either way I'm here for the great info you provide and also your personality. Keep making awesome videos😊

[@darrelcollinsphotography9579]

Im shooting for a client on friday and Im a little stressed as it is my first time doing food, i have been watching your videos and been practicing, would you be willing to run me through your setup for this shot? also the clients food is mexican so tacos and that sort of thing. would it be better to shoot the food straight on like you have done for the sandwich or more elevated at an angle?

[@curryleaftv7823]

Hey girl!! Ur tips r great. I love ur videos. I have a Indian cooking KZbin channel. It’s called “Haari in the kitchen “ . I struggle a lot to take thumbnails. So can u plz plz do curry styling.. I would love if u do it. Thanks in advance.

[@TheBiteShot]

Hey!!! I'll definitely put it on the list :) Thanks so much!!!

[@LeoVogt777]

You might update your Twitter feed with this contest.

[@TheBiteShot]

Will do!

[@aperfectmorning]

I love this subject matter however there was a lot of talking and not a lot of visuals. I would like to see more of your process of styling out the sandwich and the process of shooting.

[@supers1057]

You talk too much lady...cut it down a bit...get to the point...

[@DoktorStutz]

This is not real bread outside of the USA. Bread doesn’t belong in plastic bags, it‘s ruining the crust.

[@salehagha9360]

Get to the point!

[@yohanacardonafernandez2567]

No sé porqué hablas 13 minutos para enseñar algo genial en 47 segundos.