How To | Photograph Food Professionally

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Join pro photographer, Kate Kirkman for this free online tutorial on food and drink photography. This session is supported by Sony. In a session guaranteed to make you hungry (and teach you some photography skills), Kate will take you through the process of capturing the perfect food shot at home. Kate will be on hand during the session to answer your questions live.
The tutorial will cover:
Concept creation
Gear and benefits of shooting Sony Mirrorless
Importance of lens variation
Setting up the shoot
Storytelling
Taking advantage of natural light
Shooting glass
Getting the best out of your subjects
Recipes
Aperol Spritz
1 shot Aperol
2 shots Prosecco
Dash soda water
Dried oranges
Thyme
Cheese board
4 - 5 types of cheese
Figs
Berries
Nuts or seeds
Bread or crackers
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[@katekirkman7458]

**Please note my mistake on the Profoto B10 power - I say 400 Ws but they are 250 Ws. Silly me - we love them because they are highly portable and c. 4/5 x as powerful as an average speed light. We use them in flash but also continuous light mode because they are dimmable and temperature controlled.

[@kennethhickey2823]

Hi Kate, I clicked on your profile to hopefully see some more of your content. There is none.! This video was really awesome have you made anymore content ?

[@Gerald_G]

This is one of my favorite videos I’ve seen on KZbin…ever. Kate is so easy to listen to and I was never dis-engaged. I love the level of details and explanations, and there was no rambling or irrelevant information. I’m learning so much about food photography by watching this repeatedly. THANK YOU! 🙏🏽

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Thanks, Gerald. We loved working with her too. :D

[@jackfoleysyoutube]

Couldn't agree more!!!

[@chrisyfitz]

Excellent and straightforward; no complicated explanations. Than you :)

[@najmanadeem5648]

The most exhaustively detailed single video about food photography. Thanks a lot. Very very practical and enlightening and motivational as well.

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@3DimeMedia]

This video was really helpful. Them bubbles definitely got to her at the end, love it!

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Haha, we loved it!

[@EK13_Photos]

This has been super helpful to watch. Thank you Wex and Kate for sharing.

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Glad you enjoyed it Elsie!

[@FREECOURIERGAME]

Im only half way through this and I am. completely blown away by this tutorial

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Couldn't agree more, so many great tips shared

[@vdphotosnfun]

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful video...

[@ferrnandagadelha]

This was such an essential and valuable masterclass! Thank you so much, Kate! ❤

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NatalieZii]

I so appreciate this video. One of the most helpful I've found. I love the focus on the basics and keeping things cheap/ simple for beginners but still effective. Thank you.

[@WexPhotoVideo]

You are so welcome!

[@kamyarghanbari4335]

This was wonderful to learn from, Thank you Kate and Wex for making this available

[@katekirkman7458]

So glad you found it useful. It was really nice to create with Wex.

[@goldnuggetsales]

Wonderful and helpful expirations! Thank you for the well done video!

[@alvarito___]

I love this! Great class, very knowledgeable and her accent is so soothing lol. I couldn't listen to her for hours. Thanks for the video!

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Thank you! Great to hear.

[@kerry_creates7020]

This was is useful. Thanks

[@si.sivish]

Such well structured and explained. Thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Most welcome 😊

[@DeeCeeD]

Thanks Kate and Wex team, one of the best Tutors. Would be instrested if you can host tutor for Flatlay for garments.

[@maxbolenkab]

Wow. Kate did an amazing job teaching. This was awesome!

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Thanks Kyle! Glad it was useful 😀

[@caseeames1984]

Really enjoyed this! Thanks wex

[@ggwildlife]

a great "how to" lots of interesting information and very well explained thank you!

[@katekirkman7458]

Pleasure!

[@JawadMarrak]

This is really amazing content and it’s free. Thank you so much for the great work you have put into it.

[@WexPhotoVideo]

You're very welcome!

[@kohana6798]

Brilliant masterclass from a beautiful woman,thank you🙏🏻❤️

[@splufford]

Really helpful video. Thank you!

[@derekr6124]

Wonderful video!

[@petersteenbergen8099]

Great tutorial, very helpful. Didn’t know there is an app for DoF.

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Glad you enjoyed it and yup, it's a pretty handy app!

[@kirstyhepworth7343]

The video is amazing

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Thanks!

[@huongtrinh8609]

thank you!

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Snapit551]

Such an interesting and educational video and it’s made me aware of seeing light and shadows in my photos

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Hi Fuji guy - thanks for your positive comments. We're glad it was useful!

[@katekirkman7458]

Yeay!! You don't know how happy that makes me. Seeing light is the beginning of a very exciting part of the photography journey.

[@Snapit551]

@@katekirkman7458 great to see you on KZbin and superbly presented Kate 👌 are you on Instagram or a website where I would love to see your work? as it’s great to see professionals at work like yourself 👍📸😀

[@jamesstrength5405]

A 50/50 mix of corn syrup and water is better. As the water evaporates, the cornsyrup hardens into crystal clear beads that look like condensation.

[@tomingrassiaimages8776]

the best advice compared to all other videos ...even those with millions of subs!

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Thank you!

[@Boutiqueveggie741]

I love this explanation.....

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Thank you!

[@tahersafari3104]

Such a nice and useful tutorial, thanks a lot...

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Thanks Taher!

[@katekirkman7458]

So glad you found it useful.

[@bobuk5722]

Hi Kate, thanks for this. I think it has quite a wide application. I need to photo and video a range of inanimate objects - electronics, mechanics, tooling and what you have been explaining is very useful. Cheers. Bob

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Hey Bob - we're so glad you enjoyed the piece! Thank you.

[@katekirkman7458]

That's fantastic - I'm so pleased. Can't recommend the book I mentioned enough for that kind of work: Light: Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting.

[@MrDavidGlu]

Where can I find a clamp like that to hold a camera? I already have stands and a pole to go across, but can't seem to find a clamp like that that can support a camera and a ball head.

[@WexPhotoVideo]

You can look at the Manfrotto clamp - it's quite similar!

[@gohumberto]

Superb presentation!!! Thank you. I live in a tourist area, full of Restaurants. I may try and make some pocket-money by improving their online presence. PS. Your Sweater stitching keeps making me think I've selected it in Photoshop.

[@mahmoudothman8699]

When did you add the strip box in the shoot I can't find that in video?

[@OliBaitsMedia]

Superb video this. Can Wex recommend any tripods with top down angled options?

[@josephchan4198]

Thanks for the class.

[@WexPhotoVideo]

You are welcome!

[@recetaszainab]

thanks 😊

[@WexPhotoVideo]

😀👍

[@natachamurphy621]

Loved it thanks!

[@WexPhotoVideo]

🙏

[@katekirkman7458]

Amazing - so pleased 🙂

[@bilfoto]

Very good video...thank you.

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Thank you!

[@mehrdadatashbarghi3572]

please name the software for finding F stop. thanks, london met photography student

[@thesecretlifeofhuman]

Great tutorial. Thank you.

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it

[@fizzeyboyofficial]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JOHANNAANNABLE]

Wonderful video very much appreciated

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mainmain5303]

This is great

[@user-ow1sp2kj3l]

What is the exact Brand and Model of your overhead tripod?

[@gabrielgurrola12]

Great video! May I ask which camera/lens was used to film this video?

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Hi great question. We used the Panasonic Lumix S5 and three prime lenses: 24mm, 50mm and 85mm

[@afarafar123456789]

thank yoU!

[@cuisineundercover]

Great video! I thoroughly enjoyed all the explanations which were nicely articulated. I would love to know the app used to work out DOF mind you?

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Glad you found it useful! Take a look here: www.photopills.com/calculators/dof

[@berangerealtier4133]

Great video! Thank you. Very comprehensive. I'm curious what sort of application you use for remote control? Is it an app that works solely with Sony cameras or all types of cameras?

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Hello, the app is the Sony app, you can download on any phone.

[@jdcspixelworld]

Hello Ma'am .. may I know the name of that clam which is used to clamp overhead?

[@WexPhotoVideo]

We have them on the site - they are just calumet clamps :)

[@jofromWI]

Where is that photo board from?

[@WexPhotoVideo]

Great question, you can buy 60x60 photo-boards here, there are a lot of designs to choose from www.wexphotovideo.com/photo-boards-lighting-and-studio/

[@adonhd7]

you are very beautiful i like what you do respect .

[@jamesstrength5405]

The food portion was great. However your drink lughting was much to be desired.

[@alexcortez3007]

She’s definitely drunk at the end of this video.