Food Photography in Natural Light | BEHIND THE SCENES

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Chapters
00:00 Intro.
00:48 Thank you to Skillshare for sponsoring this video.
02:42 Who was there?
05:50 What?
10:04 When?
10:24 Where?
15:13 A hot tip about shooting with windows and natural light.
16:31 Why?
21:31 How?
27:00 Conclusion.
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16:45 Link: c stands video: • Mounting A Camera for ...
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[@GaymerXL]

Thank you for doing behind the scenes. It's really hard when you're first learning food photography to understand exactly what other professionals are doing. More behind the scene stuff is always welcome!

[@TheBiteShot]

Glad it was helpful!

[@taylorlindsey.allred]

Thank you so mulch for sharing Joanie! I use natural lights for all my photo shoots, so this was very helpful!

[@user-cz4cw4bd6p]

Thank you so much for this info! I've had to start learning food photography for my new job, all outdoors in hot, humid Florida. Definitely subscribing for more!

[@TheHappyWhisk]

Love my saw horses for so many things. And bright colours too! Interesting about the shadow at the bottom how we would stand and look. Right now I can only be tethered in the office and that's always fun. But someday a better laptop because tethered is great stuff.

[@TheBiteShot]

Right? Saw horses are awesome :)

[@donnapoirier]

This was a great video Joanie. I liked how you explained which lens you used and all the settings in that natural light environment. I would happily watch more videos like this :)

[@thenoilkitchen]

I’ve set up a photo studio in my garage, so this is very timely and inspiring. Your videos are always engaging. Thank you!

[@TheBiteShot]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LogansInnerChef]

I'm just beginning to learn food photography and this was extremely helpful. Thank you

[@janleblowitz9833]

Awesome as always Joannie, excited to try my new c stand from b&h photo which arrived yesterday 🙂

[@mayraperkins6361]

This is wonderful info Joanie, this could be a total series! “Who, what, when, where?”

[@marieemmanuel4909]

Fantastic tutorial. I've been on skillshare for 2 years and absolutely love it. I'm a learner!

[@TheBiteShot]

Awesome! So many great things to dive into!

[@lidiastefaniabulai9761]

thank you so much for sharing this video! as always very well explained x

[@TheBiteShot]

You are so welcome!

[@ChristineSiracusa]

I'm freaking out over the texture on top of that green sauce. Gorgeous image.

[@TheBiteShot]

thank you! We stirred that one up a few times to get the perfectly imperfect swirl 😜

[@mella_mouse]

Thank you for this inspirational video! :D

[@joanneschweitzer5088]

What about light filtering? The only time I don’t need it is on overcast days. Other days I need to filter the light with sheer curtains and layer it depending how much I need.

[@KenHollowayshow]

Thanks for sharing so many of the details. Brendan looks like a great find and I've already bookmarked his website. I'm curious... if you wanted to create an image like this one just for the love and creativity of it, is there a market for selling images like this (shall we say freelance or on spec)? I've learned so much from you over the years, I can't say thank you enough. Cheers

[@umerzafar]

We do still food photos indoor and we dont touch the ISO because the subject is not moving. So i am wondering why do you need to tweak the ISO in conjunction with the aperture?

[@TheBiteShot]

Yep! But, I am a little paranoid about camera shake, even when on a tripod any imperceptible movement of the camera can affect the sharpness, and since my camera's got great ISO performance I utilize that instead. But, everyone's mileage and comfort level will differ. Low ISO is never a bad thing :)

[@stevem.6557]

Great shots Joanie, did you use any fill cards or reflectors at the bottom of the image ?

[@aboabeeer9920]

I was surprised when I saw the word labneh in Arabic ( لبنة ) I hope you like it Thanks for your Amazing videos 🙏🏻

[@TheBiteShot]

It was so delicious! Shout out to my video editor who knows Arabic for including that

[@srijanroychoudhury6507]

I love your videos and I learn a lot from these. Though things are not readily available in my country, still I try my best. Could you please suggest on a light for those who are just starting? Should it be strobe or continuous light, and in either case, some of you budget recommendations- it would be super helpful. Thank you again. 🙏🏽

[@AtlantaTerry]

Since food is not moving (generally), a continuous light offers you the ability to control your exposures using either the aperture or the shutter speed or both. With a strobe, you only have aperture control. And if you need a small aperture, you need to increase the power of your strobe which can be expensive. For a continuous light, you do not have to spend a lot of money. Any desk lamp will do to get you started. Many people have started out with Home Depot work lights diffused through shower curtains from Dollar Tree or WalMart. Terry Thomas... the photographer Atlanta, Georgia USA

[@srijanroychoudhury6507]

​@@AtlantaTerry Thank you. Here I can buy LED bulbs or CFLs. Which one would be better? And what should be the wattage that I should go for? I am also worried about the colour balance as none of these is daylight balanced, the same goes for the CRI.

[@AtlantaTerry]

@@srijanroychoudhury6507 You want LED bulbs with a CRI of 90 or higher. CRI = Color Rendering Index CFL bulbs do not have a full color spectrum. Your eyes won't see it but some food or props will not be the correct color.

[@TheBiteShot]

I have a guide with recommendations for strobes and LEDs that I like here: thebiteshot.com/artificial-light-gear-guide-for-food-photography/

[@SinginSquid12]

This video was great, as usual, but the biggest take away is this affordable lens rental website! I have looked into renting lenses before but it was going to be hundreds of dollars and I couldn't justify it. The site that you linked to is so much better! 7 day rental for $49. Amazing! Thanks!

[@leonsmith8159]

Nicel done!

[@vinceknowseverything]

That Kebab looks extra yummy 😊

[@TheBiteShot]

they were!

[@Blackcat5595]

Do you have any recommendations on DIY diffusers? (I'm using a white trash bag to soften the natural light coming in from my kitchen window)

[@TheBiteShot]

I've seen some folks use sheer curtains. Also shower curtains can work.

[@AtlantaTerry]

I use white plastic tablecloths from Dollar Tree. Or you can use their white plastic shower curtain liners, too. Buy a rope from their hardware department and clothes pins from their laundry department. Terry Thomas... the photographer Atlanta, Georgia USA

[@Blackcat5595]

@@AtlantaTerry Thanks for the tip!

[@melissalucero3185]

My only question is … Recipe for the sauce? 😍

[@chefchrismartin]

Hello, I have been following your KZbin for a while. I recently heard you on Food Blogger Podcast. I got a used DSLR last year and just now trying to learn it. I wanted to know what do you think is a reasonable course to take learn and hopefully do food photography as a side business? There are so many out there and I do not want to waste money but I need some training. Thanks!

[@AtlantaTerry]

The best training course? Experience. Get out there and start taking photos. A book on food styling for photography is a good companion. I suggest the one by Delores Custer: "Food Styling: The Art of Preparing Food for the Camera". Terry Thomas... the photographer Atlanta, Georgia USA

[@chefchrismartin]

@@AtlantaTerry thanks for the reply. Just keep getting so many ads for courses. One that accepted me was 8k. I have been practicing but not sure I’m doing it “right”

[@TheBiteShot]

Hi! I offer several courses that you can check out to see if they're what you are looking for. They all come with lifetime membership to our private community (not on Facebook, it's our own platform) where I am hanging out helping members and we have regular meetings and opportunities to connect with other food photographers. We'd love to have you join us: thebiteshot.mykajabi.com/

[@chefchrismartin]

@@TheBiteShot thanks for replying. I heard you had a boot camp . I didn’t think your classes were available at this time that’s why I was looking else where.

[@chefchrismartin]

@@TheBiteShot is the bootcamp new?

[@sijilo]

👍🏻