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[@funyfarm]

I can see how having a food stylist can really be a benefit. Not only do they know how to really make food look great, but they also free up the photographer so that they can concentrate on other aspects of the shoot. Thanks for this post Joanie. Awesome!

[@TheBiteShot]

100% totally makes life a lot easier and elevates the images in so many key ways

[@thescranline]

such a good point!

[@shawnkwitecki5286]

And here I thought you just went in and took the pictures and done , Thank you for showing us the workload greatly appreciated from someone that is thinking of transitioning for street/landscape photography .

[@reidnorthrup2688]

Great video of all the steps that go into such a photograph. People have no idea just how much work goes into it.

[@congiuntiva]

Stunning! I didn't imagine there were so much work and so much professionality beyond food photography.

[@shaunagilbert9557]

I didn’t want this video to end! So fun, so interesting and so informative. Amazing job Joanie and Suzy, and look at Ryan go as videographer!!

[@TheBiteShot]

He did a great job, right?! Go Ryan!!

[@shaunagilbert9557]

He sure did, and had the total game face on🤣

[@MarlonDeJesusph]

Amazing vid. Got to see how a real shoot is done in a fun way! You got one supportive hubby there taking bts shots. Continue inspiring!

[@TheBiteShot]

Marlon De Jesus he’s amazing!! Can’t wait to do more like this 🤗

[@lenapril9166]

The final image is friggin gorgeous. Best burger shot! Wow! Great team work to accomplish this.

[@ryanhartford5126]

I've always adored your demeanor and strive for that on set at all times. Thanks for the inspiring videos.

[@transylvanianfarmer]

I learned A LOT!!! Make more videos like this, please!

[@TheBiteShot]

So glad you enjoyed it! Will aim to do more like this as time permits

[@chauhuynh910]

I just Love seeing people who are fulfilled in their job. 😍♥️ great shot !!!

[@jomideguzman]

A fresh take from a typical food photography vlog. I like it way more than your usual vids tbh 😁

[@canalmcunha]

This has got to be your most amazing video to date, omg

[@Sewprano]

Jonie, you’re a star. So happy to see you realizing your DREAM and living your best life.

[@EposVox]

This was a great video. I don't do food photography, but it's always super interesting to learn about. And man that pastrami looks good.

[@TheBiteShot]

I love a good pastrami!

[@OldGamerPapi]

More with you and Suzy, please. I'd love to see a video with the both of you talking about composition.

[@frankylalruatfelaralte5182]

You make Photographing look so easy, you look so calm👍Really love your video

[@Innovate-pq9ci]

AMAZING! Your best video so far, thanks a lot for sharing the behind the scenes!!

[@TheBiteShot]

So glad you enjoyed it! Definitely want to do more like this

[@Sirwis]

Your laptop setus is IDENTICAL of the one i’ve got for gears. Some time ago I switched to capture one, it was the best decision ever. Anyway I LOVE this channel! I learn a lot of things here

[@TheBiteShot]

I love my 2015 MacBook Pro...I never want to upgrade :) lol!!! And yep, I use CO sometimes, but my standard workflow is live view with EOS software with auto-import to lightroom.

[@JonathanThompsonStoryteller]

Awesome BTS Joanie. Great lighting and incredible food styling!! Now all I want to do is find a good stylist and shoot burgers all day 😀

[@TheBiteShot]

Jonathan Thompson a good stylist is the best!!

[@supriyagupta7619]

Super fun video with many useful tips. I know.. it's no cakewalk and a lot of hard work here.

[@tingtingzhu7164]

Love the behind scene videos, now I know why the commercial food shots are so captivating.

[@jackelinslack4400]

That video was so educational. Thank you for being so candid, Joanie and Suzy. This video really shows the importance of communication with the client, hiring a qualified food stylist and timing everything just right. 🙌 ladies. You rock!

[@TheBiteShot]

So glad you enjoyed it! And yep, communication is everything!

[@benharris3949]

I just learned so much from this one video!! Loads of your previous videos acted as primers for me just to absorb what’s going on here. I feel like an apprentice! Also props to Ryan for the pro video work here

[@enriqueulloa9457]

I enjoy learning and admiring the beauty of this woman!

[@keithshenkin3674]

Fun and interesting! Really enjoyed watching how you worked together to produce a masterful shot.

[@LuisMcote5]

Wowwwww. damn broo. this is why I want to become a food photographer. The work flow, the behind the scenes, everything. Nice video, I really loved it! 😃

[@tonypmedia]

You making money doing it yet?

[@geethakakalingu7879]

My god, teach....day by day you are becoming my hero.

[@sergio_grez]

I just got a client who needs photos of his hamburguers and was strugling on how to get them right and tasty. I've learned so much from this video. Tahnk you for the hard work and lessons.

[@dayuhanspace]

He just says i love it! it means you guys rock!

[@soulfoodsalon6257]

This is AWESOME! Thank you so much for sharing all that you do. You are an inspiration and a wonderful resource!

[@guidesuchanin2922]

This behind the scene is informative. I’ve followed Suzy as a food stylish 😍 Thank you for sharing 👍

[@BrieWilly]

DEAR LORD!! That burger was NEXT level my friend. Loved this bts video Joanie

[@hzubovi1]

Thank You for taking the time to show us behind the scenes of a food photo shoot. Nice!

[@chefmayi70]

So cool. We needed this kind of facelift for our burger episode a few weeks ago.

[@TheBiteShot]

Burgers are so tricky! So glad I had Suzy there to make the magic happen.

[@maf3695]

Awesome video! Love the color grading in your studio intro!

[@TheBiteShot]

Thanks! Still trying to get that dialed in. Video is a whole different ballgame ;) lol

[@maf3695]

The Bite Shot well, it looked very cinematic and the separation of background was awesome!

[@victorde3108]

good photography and styling -- keep smiling

[@anatvivas]

Joanie thanks so much for thi "behind the scenes"... so instructable!... 😁

[@cristina_ldn]

Awesome BTS, I would love to see more videos like this. Well done Joanie.

[@hoangdustin1490]

Video like this is gem on KZbin! I really appreciate all the hard work and effort you invested in making this video!

[@MsAnderson-]

Please do more of these videos!!! I love behind the scenes!!

[@allishagreen4385]

Thanks so much for this behind the scenes I can't wait to see more. ❤

[@SmokinandGrillinwithAB]

This was awesome! Thank you for this video! Well deserving of 2 thumbs.

[@newlineschannel]

ye

[@orelbitan]

I have to say that I just love your channel and work. You give amazing tips, you are confident enough to share your knowlege and you just seem like a nice person❤️

[@FullKitchen]

This video is so cool and the final pic is mind blowing 😍 thank you for these behind the scene videos..super helpful.

[@jsr8884]

One of your best videos. Good work by all!

[@TheBiteShot]

Wow, thanks!

[@amandaorlando5303]

Super helpful video as I move in to restaurant food photography and not just studio stuff. Thanks so much!

[@maryamsamadi4714]

Wow! You really captured the mood the owner wanted. The lighting is perfect Joannie. Great job! (As much as the burger looks beautiful, I think styling a food like that is false advertising.)

[@AtlantaTerry]

No, it is not false advertising. As long as the very same ingredients and amounts are used for the photo that customers will receive in the restaurant. All the food stylist does is make those ingredients look nice. What is false is if someone substitutes mashed potatoes for the ice cream hero, as an example. Terry Thomas... the photographer Atlanta, Georgia USA

[@hajimahmood2672]

Never knew all that went into a food shot. Thanks for the education !

[@kenyateran8778]

OMG super clear the explication…. Just what i’ve been looking for 💕

[@TheBiteShot]

So glad!

[@lindasmal5051]

That looks fantastic! Thanks for the video, always great to see behind the scenes.

[@markchamberlin8378]

Always get inspired watching you work!

[@ayannatnisha1669]

I always wondered why the food never looked as good as on the menu when I get my order smh

[@john6114]

Yup same feeling when dating someone from tiktok

[@bala1000mina]

Thank you so much Joanie, very informative!

[@darkreigncometh]

That was sick! I love the final shot. I figured you would have used like AD 200s and I was shocked to see you used 2 AD 600s. I learned so much from this video!

[@crosswind76]

Wow, cool. I've been to that deli before I moved from Phoenix

[@GirishJoshi]

Amazing video!! Thanks a ton for doing this. I remember requesting for a burger shot and bts few weeks ago. Absolutely happy to see this!

[@TheBiteShot]

Ask and you will receive! :) ha!

[@GirishJoshi]

@@TheBiteShot haha! next on the list.. hmm how about pizza :P

[@patrickspahr825]

This was so fun. Love the lighting set up. I have two speedlights. Now I want ... this!

[@tellme238]

WOW awesome team work👍😜👊

[@8bit-haha]

Awesome job! I'm in love with your vids & the way you make photos!

[@allergyape]

Wow I can’t tell if this is just behind the scene or a whole show. So GOOD!!! Thank you for making this :D

[@omrhsn]

Awesome video as always. I really appreciate what you do and the knowledge you share. Awesome burger

[@Valtrach]

Top quality video. Learned a whole bunch... BTW, you forgot to mention your incredible videographer. Great job all!

[@andrea9850]

Wow so fun!!! Learned so much! Do more like these 😍😍

[@claudiarosstjornhom3300]

That was so fun to watch! Beautiful!

[@leftistliberalsupreme3052]

High quality content. Thank you for sharing.

[@robstathem]

That is the MEGA burger!! BRAVO!!! :p Looks delish!

[@77romeromiguel]

Maravilloso video, me encantó muchísimo.

[@alaaadam3996]

Great , thank you for your time to shared this ❤

[@milagrosfiguereo744]

Wow, wow, wow!!! Me encantaaaaaa!!! GRACIAS!

[@BlackWax85]

Looks like a fun set. I'm just starting out myself. Tweezers are a must. But im fine dining. Thanks for the tips. Love your channel

[@RonaldHolliman]

I loved this style of vid. please do more of this. Thanks!

[@mariogoren]

Very helpful, thank you Joanie, I want to ask if the burger that go to the table looks pretty similar?

[@TheBiteShot]

It's the same amount as far as ingredients, but definitely this is much more polished :)

[@ryobi16]

This was hella fun

[@TheBiteShot]

yay!!

[@drummercpa72]

I was at Miracle Mile for lunch today and I saw your picture... I mean the picture you took of the burger, not actually a picture of you. I'm new to photography. Really enjoy your channel.

[@monicafarber]

Awesome video! Incredible photo. Can you expand on why the strip with the grid one side?

[@TheBiteShot]

The strip with the grid limits the spread of light so that it mainly hits the front of the burger and doesn't spill out around the rest of the scene, giving that moodier look, but it's diffused and still gives a nice softness that wraps around the burger. The reflector on the left with the small grid gives the harder edge light (the brighter highlights on the left side of the burger), so the combination of the two makes for a more dynamic feel.

[@monicafarber]

@@TheBiteShot Thank you so much! That was so helpful. Having not used anything other than a single strobe with soft box for about 8 years, I forget all the benefits of these light modifiers. I need to take your class.

[@mabenriquez8368]

Love your work!!

[@ericarobbin]

This was fun and super helpful, looks so yummy, I've never had their burgers before, I like the way you captured it, the lighting is just perfect, I also like the way this video itself was edited, great team work!

[@TheBiteShot]

Thanks so much! Definitely tried to push myself into doing new things with this one. And yep, I always order the Straw when I'm there :)

[@Todd_Kuhns]

Easily my favorite video you've done. Loved it.

[@TheBiteShot]

So glad! I definitely want to do more like this

[@Died1209]

Amazing video!! Loved the BTS style, and the burger looks soooo goood!!

[@elizapalumbo2366]

I just found you. You are soooo nice! I love your smilling and of course knowledge

[@melodydaly8046]

This was a fascinating video. So glad I found you.

[@SmokedReb]

Great work, it is truly telling to see the hard work which goes into creating one picture.

[@parencreates865]

the difference food styling can making is amazing! Before 06:30 After 10:35

[@luluskitchen8746]

Love this video! Thank you

[@NickAndersonCreative]

this is awesome! I should do more BTS restaurant shoots - they're so fun!

[@jedi_mario]

So good. Loved watching!!

[@FernandoRuedaBucaramanga]

Thanks for sharing!

[@msan8510]

Love your vídeos ❤️

[@issaaccc6132]

AAAAAAAH THAT WAS AWESOME!!! 😱😱😍😍

[@TheBiteShot]

Isaac Coles glad you enjoyed it!! We had fun!!

[@Travelmomentsbydh]

Tks for the video ...just awesome ..learnt a lot

[@aboabeeer9920]

Thank you very much for your awesome videos 🌹 I noticed that you use the old 100 macro lens and it's awesome I thought that I need to buy the new one instead of the old one so I can get better and sharp photos

[@TheBiteShot]

I love my 100mm. Though I've been tempted by the L-Series I haven't wanted to spend the $.

[@meziens15]

Hey what a nice video, thanks for sharing so much wonderful information! really fun to watch. Keep it up.

[@Chris-wg7id]

Wow this is fun. Thank you.

[@adilabsa5678]

PROFESSIONAL, CLASSY!

[@NikoletaMikaelson]

really cool video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💖

[@LosFoodiesMagazine]

Really enjoyed this video! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@malonecustomdesigns]

Awesome and informative video!!!! More, more, more!!! :)

[@futuresdojo]

fun video. It would've been great to have examples of what each light was actually doing when the strobes hit the burger. This would've helped us understand the exact positioning of each light and why the modifiers were chosen for this job and how they all complimented each other (the lights) on their own light ratios and intensity.

[@Fotozones]

You learn by trial and error, otherwise all you're doing is copying a recipe (which anybody can do).

[@HishamAssaad]

Thank you Joanie for taking us BTS The process I use is very similar to yours

[@AnLe-yg9ln]

nice video,thanks so much!

[@AntonioVillagomez]

This is great , thx for sharing your process.