Flash VS Strobes VS Constant Light For Food Photography

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What is the best Artificial Light for Food Photography? Studio Strobes, Flash or Constant Light?
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[@skylerburtphotos]

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[@cashmereclouds]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR A VIDEO LIKE THIS!

[@MattPanera]

I just got an SL60W and I've been pretty impressed with the quality so far. Nice to see Skyler using some gear I can afford! haha

[@adminidaroh8570]

Excuse me, I want to ask, is SL60w continuous light or strobe light? or can it be used for both?

[@MattPanera]

@@adminidaroh8570 It is continuous only.

[@AndiFalah]

Can you freeze water motion with this at hi shuter and low iso?

[@MattPanera]

@@AndiFalah Probably not very well. I would defer to a small flash for that.

[@remyesteve1891]

thank you very much for all your videos: educational and original. I learn a lot by watching them

[@Gmakamian]

Ever since I got my Aputure 300d mkii’s, they’re all im using for everything!

[@GMS444]

Having shot hundreds of restaurants menus, I found early on that using flash or strobes inside a working, open for business restaurant, is just to disruptive and intrusive to paying customers attempting to enjoy a meal. So because of that I use leds inside a restaurant, if it's before or after hours with no customers I usually use a strobe.

[@BrieWilly]

Great topic Skylar. I love my stobes! My biggest challenge is understanding more in detail about strobe settings and basic education.

[@johnleighdesigns]

great stuff good to see this comparison as often thinking that my speedlites are overkill for still food and product shoots especially these winter months where its dark early and easy to shoot in darkness!

[@miriamnovoa4368]

Congratulations Skyler, the studio looks like my DREAM studio! --the video is just in a perfect timing for me cause I'm about to start using artificial light for the very first time and I was looking for an advice!

[@skylerburtphotos]

Thank you! It’s a very nice space to work in. Yeah artificial lights are my favorite, but I would say for 98% of food and beverage you can do it with either strobes or continuous lights equally as well. It’s just the other 2% that strobes win out. It’s all about your budget, and if you plan on shooting video

[@JimmyDaboul]

Congratulations on the new studio and move! Can't wait to see the great content in this new space!

[@skylerburtphotos]

Thanks hopefully putting out a lot new content

[@gbj6581]

Thank you. Great info!

[@iiAhamd]

Simple and easy to understand!! Best video I’ve seen so far Thanks 🙏🏻

[@jucesezu]

Congratulations from Peru and thank you for your advises Skyler!

[@simonrhys]

This was very useful! Thanks

[@DanielaObertas]

Love your new studio, love that big window!

[@cainKuri]

Amazing !!! Thank you so much... raven fan from your work !!! Thank you for your informative videos.

[@lvsplayground4111]

Constant light is key for video and photo ty sir. Been trying to figure out the lights.

[@jorgenudvang3507]

Great video. The constant light looks more natural to me. I have all three, but lately I've just been using constant light. It's much more convenient and mine take the ubiquitous L mount batteries (in addition to AC power), which adds further to the convenience.

[@sondos006]

Congratulations on your new studio, so happy for you. You are a great photographer btw

[@skylerburtphotos]

Thanks!

[@lvsplayground4111]

love the new studio btw!

[@carloscast1]

Your comparison views are helpful.

[@AUS-NewbiTLorD]

Super useful this video. I recently started shooting Product/Food Photography for local businesses in my town (small town and no previous food photo experience) at their request. I usually shoot Cars, Portraits and Events however, I tested both my Godox SL60W which is lovely, but my AD300's with the modelling lights and 85mm softboxes were just perfect.

[@SusanneGeert]

I am actually considering the Godox ML60 as a supplement for my Godox AD600 (I find the strobe a bit too time consuming since there is a lot of shooting and adjusting). The ML60 is also for bit of video filming. Do you find he ML60 powerful enough for food photography? Thanks in advance ;-)

[@hotready1756]

Wow! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW STUDIO! YOU DESERVE IT! 😀😊 I have always loved your videos, they are so helpful and amusing to watch as well as to learn from. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL WORK THAT YOU SHARE WITH US! 🙂

[@skylerburtphotos]

Thank you 🙏 and thanks for the support! It’s a wonderful new place to work from!

[@hotready1756]

@@skylerburtphotos of course anytime! You deserve it! Your videos are so helpful!

[@theoell2049]

Very nice studio with beautiful window view

[@reysnaps6515]

New space looks dope ! Kudos from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@skylerburtphotos]

Thanks 🙏

[@tropicalchef2693]

Thank you 😊

[@someofmyyummy864]

Wow nice tips thank you so much 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@Ivokbg]

You can tell that you've been driving a lot lately by the tan on your left hand and the tan line from the watch :D Great studio, congrats! :)

[@skylerburtphotos]

Haha yeah that’s so funny 😆 I also spent a week fishing in early August which gave me a good burn

[@ibrahimalkhfaji2195]

Thanks

[@slothstradamus]

Welcome to SLC my friend!

[@AleixoTeixeira]

Great video! Constant lights are bad for shooting cold food since they heat up the subject quickly, but they're still my favorite light. I say get constant lights first then move on to the strobes while you're learning.

[@skylerburtphotos]

The LED lights that I’m using don’t heat anything up, they’re cool to the touch compared to others

[@alejandroherrerafilms602]

awesome, make 1 video of your setup . taking food photography with 1 - 2 or even 3 lights if you do .

[@markshirley01]

Ive shot a quite a few restaurant location jobs now. Generally there isnt much room or time to drag in to much equipment. Id definitely agree with your comments about needing hybrid coverage, that's now my experience today. Id go for a powerful small battery powered led if possible. Usually tho I'll find a window and I use a reflector.

[@SusanneGeert]

Would you think the Godox ML60 (60 watt) is enough for the use you suggest? Is is sooooo wonderfully small and portable. But Would I need to go with for instance the Godox VL150 (150 watt) instead?

[@alexsobrino]

What a nice new studio!

[@skylerburtphotos]

Thanks 🙏

[@nicholasmarks]

Excellent breakdown. I come from a video background and have a lot of constant lighting but now interested in picking up a strobe to test. What's your favorite color temperature (in kelvin) for food photography. Personally I like a little warmth (just below neutral) to the shot but see a lot of photographers shooting more Day White. I'm guessing this is more standard. I'm interested to hear your opinion.

[@Cecibug1]

Congratulations on the move! I'm in SLC and Love it! Check out the Springville art museum if you find yourself in Utah county. I grew up down the road from there. Garry Price has some cool status throughout the town, aswell as the state 😉

[@skylerburtphotos]

Thanks yeah it’s a really fun city so far!! I’ll have to check that out, thanks for the tips! Always love museums, it’s been a while since I’ve lived in an urban area so I’ll have to enjoy it while I’m here

[@aimeewera6930]

I’m a sucker for my 150 W continuous light

[@skylerburtphotos]

Yeah, they’re great little lights for the price

[@MohdRashidi]

Hope in future you can shared tutorial how to edit all this picture. Thanks.

[@fouad.abujasser]

Hi there, thanks for this video maybe more to add is that the modifier also has a significant effect on all types.

[@skylerburtphotos]

Yes modifying the light no matter what kind is essential. Personally I’m a big fan of the grid / diffuser combo

[@evelasq1]

For the strobe on the go than I would suggest the Flashpoint AD200 Pro TTL strobe with 200 watt seconds.

[@michael.knight]

Great video. What kind of light would you recommend for photographing lamps (that already give off light themselves)?

[@lindsaycotter]

That’s an awesome studio 😉

[@skylerburtphotos]

Yeah this awesome person helped out a lot!

[@DiviPhotos]

Great video

[@gorankaticfotograf]

Godox AD200 with accessories....solution for a lot of situation. Also four Canon or Nikon speedlites cost same as two set of studio light by Godox or Jinbei. Set consist of 3 or 4 studio light with everything (stanks and modifiers .

[@reibelswinelist]

Thank you so much! I’ve watched a million videos on this and finally think I got what I was looking for 🙏. 3yrs later would you answer still be the same I wonder?

[@minhhanhdao6957]

thank you for the video, it's really helpful. May I know the link you recommend for the boom arm stand tripod on the top down images. Thank you!

[@rockduds]

Great video, thanks! What lighting do you recommend for a fishing e-commerce? I take pictures of artificial baits, reels, rods, bags, pocketknives, among others...

[@THEFOODDEE]

how you do your over head setup

[@RamaSivamani]

Actually nowadays with the godox ad600, ad400, and the ad200 the difference in price between these and good flashes is not much so I just chose to go with godox strobes, I have an ad600 and two ad200s. I was using flashes but I sold them and just upgraded to those.

[@RobJorg]

we shoot a strobe with softbox through another defussion screen. that SL60w is a great light, we use that one for video light on overhead video work.

[@skylerburtphotos]

Yeah that’s a great setup especially for shooting glassware, for the price you can’t beat the SL60!!

[@RobJorg]

@@skylerburtphotos bought my version, thats the less noisy version on a warehouse sale from amazon. prices went up this year but im over the moon with my light. cant beat it bang for buck. love your video's man. ill do a binge watch coming weekend.

[@skylerburtphotos]

Yeah for what I do they’re perfect maybe some more powerful ones in the future, but I’m happy with them now. Haha binge away! Grateful for the support

[@SusanneGeert]

I am actually considering the Godox ML60 as a supplement for my Godox AD600 (I find the strobe a bit too time consuming since there is a lot of shooting and adjusting). The ML60 is also for bit of video filming. Do you find he ML60 powerful enough for food photography? Thanks in advance ;-)

[@marloncabungcal1928]

What are the needs for the 10:46 setup? I need that set up. What are the tools, bracket needed

[@wanderlustph1261]

Hey, What size are your Diffuser and your softbox?

[@junj2039]

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[@skylerburtphotos]

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[@junj2039]

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[@brokebankvegan6328]

Are there any continuous lights you would recommend for traveling? We shoot photo and video but the SL60W is a bit bulking to travel with. Is it time for flash? Or are there any options?

[@landesnorm]

Well, videographers & film guys have to use constant light sources, still photogs have an option, constant or strobe. Both groups produce good work. Of course, as you said, strobes freeze action--pouring beer, etc. And of course, color temp and spectral distribution should not be overlooked--clients hate it when their product has even a hint of the wrong color. Groups of strobes have been used successfully together as a single source for decades. Constant light, however, should not be overlooked. Back in the 1960s at Elmer Moss' studio, the story goes, a shot of a great number of ice cream scoops in one shot was done with hot lights and with a view camera--possibly an 8x10. He did the shot successfully; so it can be done.

[@BaldManVisuals]

Hey man. Great video. I already own two Godox V1 speedlights. Should I start with them or go with strobes? Many thanks. J. ❤

[@alifonso1981]

I want that backdrop, where can I get it?

[@mordavian]

How do you attach strobe to the top bar?

[@LubnasFoodCraft]

Also, which light should I get?

[@officiallyrics9469]

Is sl60w can do wedding photography?

[@evelasq1]

Did you use a light meter for the video?

[@libbyedwards9967]

Looks like a great studio. Will you be working remotely with clients as I gather it’s a bit of a drive from major centres? Is that the latest Godox LED light?

[@skylerburtphotos]

Yeah for clients I’m still in LA and NYC but for all other stuff at the moment it’s here at the new studio

[@bradpaulp]

I don't do a lot of flash photog, but I've picked up the Godox tt685 and the bowen's adapter. I really love using it with my softbox and the godox receiver. The fact that the Tx is integrated to the flash is awesome. I was considering picking up the Godox AD200 Flash/Strobe though as it's $199... What's your thought on those?

[@skylerburtphotos]

I’ve never used the AD200 but I’ve heard good things about the AD line, I was looking at the AD600 myself

[@bradpaulp]

@@skylerburtphotos Nice flex. :p The 600 does look pretty beefy on paper, including the battery, that would be a great light to use outdoors for some fill.

[@skylerburtphotos]

I was looking more for the power output, a lot of the time I need to use high apertures like f11 and up so I 500w lights I use now are ok for that but sometimes I’m topping out and would like just a little more power especially with combining modifiers

[@morvegil]

Hmm makes.me.want to go to continuous light

[@arianerhomberg6835]

Very helpful! What do you think of godox FV150 LED light?

[@SusanneGeert]

I would love to hear as well ;-)

[@doulos5322]

used studio strobes weren't that bad. I got 2 Elinchrom D-Lite RX 4 lights a remote and 2 stands 2 umbrellas so 800W of lighting for like $400

[@juansepatritti4001]

I want to make YT videos and B-Rolls for products, should i buy sk400ii or sl-60w? My camera is Canon eos RP

[@michelateixeira4452]

Hey Skyler! Congrats for your new place, looks amazing!!! Quick question for you. During this video you made a comment that you never shot in ISO 100. How come? Your photos are always so sharp and clear. How do you achieve quality with higher ISO? BTW thanks for this video. I am about to purchase my first speedlight and this video is super helpful 🙏

[@skylerburtphotos]

Hi 👋 sorry for the confusion but I was saying I ALWAYS shoot with ISO100 and was not sure why my camera was changed to ISO640

[@michelateixeira4452]

@@skylerburtphotos now it makes way more sense :) Thanks for clarifying and sharing so much info and knowledge with us. Enjoy your new space. It looks awesome!!!

[@experimento01162]

Can you share a link with your boomer stand camera please ?

[@LubnasFoodCraft]

Please can you help me, I will deeply appreciate it. I am trying to find out how to do a top shot set up with my DSLR, can you link me to the stuff I need, on Amazon? I am very confused and a beginner. I am a good cook and want to present my recipes to the world, but my top shot camera right now sucks and I want to know how to do it with the DSLR. I saw you had two metal rods kind of thing set up with the camera. Can you tell me how to do that?

[@alexsobrino]

I'd be more into constant light, despite the differences the video possibilities are a no brainer for me

[@skylerburtphotos]

Yeah for sure

[@joshuapradipta4852]

Is it possible to shot professional food photography only use 1 lighting devices? Or it always need 2 pcs of lighting devices?

[@godbelow]

of course it's possible! easily. You might need some fill , which is achievable through reflectors. Definitely start with a single light.

[@jalexanderevans]

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[@BrandonTalbot]

Welcome to Salt Lake!

[@skylerburtphotos]

Cheers!

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[@skylerburtphotos]

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[@drblakeslovick4607]

Elinchrom $1,049vs Godox AD600BM $549 which is better?

[@skylerburtphotos]

That is a good question!

[@Zainphotography]

he wouldn't say which one.

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[@RickUSA1968]

Constant light little Hot image.

[@SonofDavid]

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[@blacklionvisuals8849]

The carrots are dying

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Good luck dealing with those mormans in SLC

[@skylerburtphotos]

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[@cooking-zone]

371 like just sub

[@darkspeed62]

Jesus christ, so much waffle at the beginning, just get into the damn video... Starts around the 2 minute mark!

[@anastasiadickson647]

Too much talk , closer to to pick please

[@skylerburtphotos]

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[@aajj1376]

strobe light does look clean sharp but idont know why constant light look pleasing

[@kevinlefournis6293]

Thanks