ACTION Product Photography You Can Do At HOME

This video will teach you how to do action product photography at home! We're using one light product photography lighting so anyone can do this easy setup. If you've never done flash photography, we'll talk through the principles to make sure you get the best product photos possible. These are easy product photography setups and I can't wait for you to learn more.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
2:28 Beginner Setups
6:34 Intermediate
9:42 Pro Level Photography
13:54 Lightroom Edits
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[@ChrisPieta]

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[@murphylee1001]

Hi Chris, What lens did you use on this project?

[@ChrisPieta]

​@@murphylee1001 sony 24-70mm G master

[@malvarado635]

Chris, I am pursuing a BA in Digital Photography part-time online. (I am a veteran and using my benefits). This week I had to submit a video on product photography. I stumbled across your video and this was exactly what I picturing in my head. My wife brought some construction paper from her school and used all the settings you mentioned. Wow what a show! Thank you for being thorough in explaining the entire process. I used a can of Bubly and would be happy to share the final image. I am still learning, but you have a new fan!

[@ChrisPieta]

Wow this is a great story! I’m humbled you used my video for your project! Please do share the final image. Instagram @chrispieta or email [e-mail]

[@malvarado635]

@@ChrisPieta thank you!!

[@Miguel-fm8xh]

Damn I was seriously impressed of these simple, fast and good edits. Really makes this thing scaleable. You saved yourself a lot of time, money and energy!

[@defyingtheodds1987]

I keep coming back to this video for inspiration. Thank you.

[@kirstenpennington3485]

Love your videos, they are SO helpful for me as a small business owner doing my own product photos. Thanks so much, keep 'em coming!

[@karenlemus7591]

I love all of your videos! Amazing work.

[@ChrisPieta]

Thank you so much Karen!

[@chiamakaenansofor4660]

I Ve been so overwhelmed with wanting to learn product photography and then I stumbled on your channel. Such a simple yet impactful tea hing style. Thank you. Puts me so much at ease..

[@ChrisPieta]

That makes me so happy to hear! Happy learning.

[@dzox4]

Very useful! Thank you for all of your videos! 😊

[@ChrisPieta]

I appreciate you watching Jovana!

[@latnemesac7144]

Wow lovely your product Photography videos want more

[@sanjemyles3944]

I’m gonna try these out this weekend, thanks Chris

[@ChrisPieta]

Please let me know how they turn out! Feel free to send them over on Instagram :)

[@vicmarqzp7969]

always stunning!

[@ChrisPieta]

Thank you!

[@morecoolvidzplz]

Nice job!! Super helpful. I can’t wait to try this out on my own. If I can’t nail it, now I know where to find you for hire!

[@ChrisPieta]

Wishing you the best! Takes some effort and I believe in you!

[@jennym853]

thanks for the video! can you share a link to that ice you use? those are pretty cool!

[@micbetancur9131]

Amazing thank u

[@JordanTepper]

Seriously well done!

[@ChrisPieta]

Thanks for supplying the cocktails!

[@janwebb9055]

Chris what stand would you recommend for the backdrop paper

[@TwentynineStudio]

Yoo! Just found your channel, some great content inside! Keep creating Chris 💙

[@ChrisPieta]

So pumped you found it! Appreciate the kind words!

[@TwentynineStudio]

Actually we had to dig deeper to find you! We have recently created a video about free product photography props and during our lives research found you 🔥 Let’s connect

[@TableSalt_]

Your B-Rolls is AMAZING!

[@ChrisPieta]

Thank you so much!

[@peachmugi344]

hi chris! i've just recently got interested in product photography. can i ask some silly beginner questions? would really appreciate if you could reply 1. I only have sigma 16mm lens and sony a6400 kit lens due to limited budget. are those lens okay for product photography? 2. for beginner what backdrop color would you recommend that we must have / versatile?

[@joshuagutierrez8407]

Great video and explanation. I have a couple of questions. 1. You have lots of spill-off from your soft box onto your background…why not add a bit more separation? 2. Why not use a remote trigger? Might make your life easier… 3. Products tend to want accurate color…you turned around and adjusted the hue of the can. Have you had any issues with companies and the color aspect of their product? I love the piecing easy/medium/pro levels showing the complexity. Just curious about these three points.

[@ChrisPieta]

Hi Joshua! Thanks for the comment. 1 - stylistic choice - either could be cool! 2 - unfortunately the ones I've tried don't have a continuous shooting function in them. Critical for this type of photography 3 - definitely need to represent the brand with accurate colors. I tweaked it to match their website/social page. Always need to be accurate when representing the brand in this regard!

[@haddock54]

like the action photos and lot of hard work there.

[@ChrisPieta]

Appreciate you Joe!

[@danielap3012]

Love this! How do you lock focus?😢

[@johngregg5735]

Great video! I beleive that Jessica Beals used the same technique in 'Flash Dance'....

[@ChrisPieta]

Learned from the best!

[@NavdeepSingh-qf5eb]

After dealing with Fashion Photography, I was kinda fed-up. I always wanted to do the Product Photography but was scared. You really really helped me with getting ahead of my fear and getting on with my dreams. Thanks so much bro 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ChrisPieta]

Love this story. Wishing you the best in product photograhy!

[@NavdeepSingh-qf5eb]

@Chris Pieta Thanks mate 👍

[@PLANETWATERMELON]

Always great videos. Questions. Did you say you mostly or always use a 50mm lens? I just got an 85mm. Question. I notice not a lot of actual Photoshop used in product photography mostly just Lightroom, is that normal? I use a towel & shower curtain under the paper to absorb the liquid. Makes it much easier to clean up.

[@ChrisPieta]

Yeah I use a 50mm, 85 is a great length too for this stuff. The lightroom part is normal, I use photoshop for removing those blemishes (well actually my editor). Towel idea is good!

[@waltertshuma646]

I love your content bro. One question, what attachments do you use for gripping your reflector/diffuser

[@ChrisPieta]

Thanks man! Diffuser: amzn.to/3SB4Wut Arm www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/850345-REG/impact_bhe_107_2_sec_articulated_arm_w_o.html mount www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/824360-REG/impact_cc_106r_super_clamp_with_ratchet.html

[@prashantbabar8554]

Hi bro you are doing great you inspired us.thank you brother. ....❣️❣️❣️🙋🙋🙋love from India

[@ChrisPieta]

Appreciate you watching! Thank you for the kind words my friend.

[@marcjolu]

Love this! You give great ideas for us who are starting in the business!

[@ChrisPieta]

Thank you for watching Marc! Happy to share ideas :)

[@paulogalvao1309]

Hi Chris, Thanks for this EXCELLENT video!! Could you please share the links to the colored backdrops you use? 🙏

[@ChrisPieta]

They are from b&h photo

[@396este]

Durning the intermediate ones did you use hss? Or high speed sync? I dont normally use it and have heard of negative side effects.

[@ChrisPieta]

Used normal speed sync for all these!

[@sharkonland1104]

Might be a silly question however, what is the hardware used to hold the background paper? Is it part of the tabletop or affixed to the wall? Really appreciate your channel thank you!

[@ChrisPieta]

Great question. Custom build! DIY Guide here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmmtfWqcptWkjNk

[@nghtcaptn9461]

As a landscape photographer who has shot multiple times in the pouring rain, I laughed so hard when you put the baggy on your camera. Granted I think my camera is much more water resistant that your camera. Sometimes you don't get a choice with the weather and you have to adapt, I carry a baggy with me but most of the time it just gets in the way and the droplets get stuck on the bag which throws the auto focus out of whack.

[@chrisjohnson3170]

Awesome technique, looking forward to trying this myself. I see you're using different clamps here than in your previous videos. Did you buy some new ones; were these better for preventing rust due to all the liquids?

[@ChrisPieta]

Glad to hear you're trying it out! I just ended up getting some new ones because I thought the black looked cool lol. I don't think they'd rust

[@chrisjohnson3170]

@@ChrisPieta Haha, that's a good reason! I totally agree with you too! May I ask what kind they are?

[@ChrisPieta]

@@chrisjohnson3170 They're Bessey XM5 Steel Spring Clamp, Black

[@chrisjohnson3170]

@@ChrisPieta Awesome, thanks very much! Looking forward to your next vids!

[@OLaniTunes]

Where do you get your solid color backgrounds?

[@stephenjack2358]

Excuse me, I’m Jack from Cambodia 🇰🇭 May I ask you if you your camera is Sony ZV E10 which len you use to shooting products? Thanks

[@ChrisPieta]

Hi Jack, I use a sony a7r4 with 24-70m g master

[@scofieldvisuals]

I make videos but this is still super helpful!!

[@jessicasheridan990]

I'm looking at the godox 400dpiii or 800dpiii -- would you recommend getting the 800 and just not using full power? Would that work for this style photography? Thank you!

[@ChrisPieta]

I'm not familiar with the refresh time on those but if it has a fast refresh rate it will be good for this style!

[@396este]

I would assume the higher power, the lower you can go with more light that isnt as long. Maybe not tho, hopefully he chimes in.

[@jessicasheridan990]

@@ChrisPieta the 800 is 1 second at full power. Thank you for the prompt response!

[@FarnansFotoz]

I dig your simple setup

[@ChrisPieta]

Thanks man!

[@FarnansFotoz]

@@ChrisPieta you’re welcome. Can I ask where you got those smaller rolls?

[@ChrisPieta]

@@FarnansFotoz I get them from B&H, I think amazon might have them in a few colors. 26 inch roll

[@FarnansFotoz]

@@ChrisPieta excellent. Thank you!

[@wajahatshah3509]

Hey chris , Do product photography with sony a6000 for beginners like me We would love to see your work with that camera .. Regards

[@ChrisPieta]

You can get these exact photos with that camera. I've even shot similar photo to this with my iPhone. Get the lighting down, learn composition, and the photos will look identical.

[@PhilSnelgrove-jf1rw]

Hey Chris, Wondering if you could recommend another strobe light at a friendlier price point than this Godox. I currently have a Amaran 60x LED continuous, but I was looking for a strobe light to better capture action / get brighter light. Price range I was thinking ~$250-400 Also, I was thinking a useful video you could do is how to use both strobe and continuous lighting together. Thanks!

[@ChrisPieta]

Godox ad200 is a good flash at that price point amzn.to/3UNJqmi

[@PhilSnelgrove-jf1rw]

@@ChrisPieta Thanks Chris. I was actually eyeing this one and the Godox FV150 to have both strobe and LED. Out of these two, which would you recommend ? Thanks again!!

[@gaviphoto6741]

Did I miss the White balance? are you shooting auto?

[@kountessalexander]

What about the light settings?

[@olivernemcovsky5501]

what flash strobe do you use to freeze the action like when you pour the soft drink?

[@ChrisPieta]

Godox AD400 pro

[@olivernemcovsky5501]

@@ChrisPieta thanks Chris! You are creating amazing content,,,, I dont have bugdet for AD400 PRO yet but I am already trying to freeze the action with GODOX SK400II … looking forward for the next video bro

[@Franciehatescoffeeicecream]

I havd the biggest crush on this man

[@TheFreshkidd1234]

Where do you get your paper back drops hard to find, surprisingly?

[@ChrisPieta]

Savage papers

[@grigoriyivanov1652]

Thanks for the videos you make! I have a suggestion=) Why dont you use latex gloves, when shooting products?

[@ChrisPieta]

I use silk when required!

[@grigoriyivanov1652]

@Chris Pieta expensive:))) Thanks again, you make really informative and useful videos

[@bananaeater4332]

So one thing i don't understand and i am hoping someone or even Chris could help me... So you set up your light, but then you keep the room light up? And why are you photographing with a flash? Someone could point me to more videos or explain it to be? i am really interested in this stuff and wanted to learn more. thank you so much!

[@bananaeater4332]

Oh wait what is flashion is the light or the thingy on top of your camera? ahaha i really need to learn more about this

[@ChrisPieta]

The flash is so bright it overpowers the light in the room. The camera doesn't care if the room is fully lit or dark at this point due to the power of the flash!

[@ChrisPieta]

The thing on top of the camera is called a flash trigger. Since the camera is detached from the flash, the flash trigger tells the flash to fire when I press the shutter button. Look up "Strobist lighting 101" on google and read that guide, very useful.

[@rajeshchordiya2509]

Where will I get background paper

[@ChrisPieta]

I buy mine from b&h photo

[@MujtabaTareen-hc3eu]

wouldn't the backdrop be damaged with all the spills? btw Great video

[@ChrisPieta]

Yeah I need to throw it away afterwards. Ther's a lot of paper in it so it lasts a while

[@MujtabaTareen-hc3eu]

@@ChrisPieta Thanks for the reply Chris, also I am starting my photography business, should I have socials on my name or a separate business name

[@nadimkazi87]

Why not take a video instead of photos? I am new to cameras and photography, I do mostly 3d product renders but now I want to do some irl product shots with the camera I ordered today, Canon M6 Mark II. Btw your videos are amazing, keep them coming.

[@ChrisPieta]

There's a demand for both assets!

[@misterwhyte]

Good video but given you're using the exact same setup/settings for each shot, I don't see how one is more advanced than the other. Looks more to me like three simple ideas to try. I believe you could tight up your editing to reflect that and get a shorter, more engaging video out of it. Just my two cents. Regardless, I appreciate your time and effort, it was interesting!

[@ChrisPieta]

The beginner shot you can get in one attempt, the pro shot might take 10 or 20 attempts to get right

[@Kframevideo]

Why don't you turn off the light in the room?

[@ChrisPieta]

The strobe light over powers the room light. The room light has no effect on the final photo.

[@Kframevideo]

@@ChrisPieta Thank you for answer 👌