Must Have Gear for Food Photography

[@vanessarealrose5919]

I just love this channel and it is like sitting down with a friend who gives great advice. I'm so happy I found you :)

[@botrytis_cinerea]

Best communicator ever and your personality shines through the videos. I'm in love... 😃

[@shanescott3168]

You have a great on camera personality and presence. I really appreciate your low cost approach to starting out and buying equipment. I am just starting out in paid food photography and social media management. Your videos are helpful and enjoyable to watch.

[@runxinz2639]

Everything in your videos is easy to understand, educational, and within the budget. I've been practiced photography in spare time for almost five years, but I still learn a lot from your videos, which taught me the things I've wanted to learn about but never had the chance to. So thank you and I love your channel!

[@hookie]

Finally a video without hundreds of jump cuts. You're a good communicator, thanks for the video :)

[@TinTeddyVideos]

So agree! This is lovely to watch.

[@kristinpaxton9440]

Love people like this!! The fact that she is so willing (and confident) in sharing her expertise plus tips and tricks for others is such an admirable quality!!!

[@malihukac8559]

i daresay i watched hundereds of helpfull tips on youtube about photography in general, food photography is my top interest, so i accidentaly ended up on your channel and WOW, i watched them ALL, in two nights while my baby was sleeping, and litteraly you changed the way how i look at photos, you litteraly opened my mind to a whole new world *no weird Alladin reference here* . You are an amazing instructor, and thank you so much for sharing all thoe shortcuts with us with. I litteraly make my tea and sit drinking tea/coffee with you in videos , feeling like chitchatting and having a blast, you are such a warm person!

[@voicelessnote]

Wow! This is the first of your video of you that I see. I do not usually put comments, but this one deserves it big time. Really down to earth realistic comments and advice. You seam honest and authentic and it feels right. You are just great! Keep it up : )

[@KayleeAyn]

I've watched so many videos that have not felt this authentic and etertaining! Can't wait to watch more, thanks so much! This was extremely helpful and convinced me to invest in a solid tripod vs a cheap one that won't work well.

[@cookinmum]

One of the best things you did was start this channel, I am so happy I found you. Your a really good instructor. I am so stressed trying to learn as much as possible, but you make it manageable and I understand it. Thank you. Oh you need to add the link for the lens. I'm off to find the tripod and defused...or bed sheet and the 50 mm and and .......

[@TheBiteShot]

Such a slippery slope when it comes to camera gear. And thanks, I'll add the lens! Great catch

[@Cinesinad]

do u ever reply to comments? Left a few in other videos and never got a response...

[@charlesheineke6035]

@@TheBiteShot some youtubers get 250,000 reply a year most don't have time to answer all questions

[@lefthandright01]

Just my 2 cents on gear for product/food. The order of priority I would advise someone new to the subject to invest first. 1) Lighting. Whether you use daylight, artificial continuous or strobe. Get good diffusers. The ability to turn hard light to soft makes a huge difference for any camera make or model. 2) Don't become gear obsessed. Today's entry level camera's have sharp sensors. Often the issue is that the provided kit lens is lesser quality than the sensor. A good camera that is upgraded with a better second hand lens can produce more overall gains to your images without spending thousands on top-of-the-line gear. 3) Tripod. A must have. A good quality entry level tripod can be hacked better than a cheaper tripod that on paper has more features. (E.G You can take the manfrotto vertical bar out and invert them for flat lays. However cheaper tripods with horizontal bars for flat lays etc can become loose and unlevel quickly after purchasing.) 4) Good editor software. In the beginning, stick to your camera's fine Jpegs. Almost all camera's don't apply their innate colour science/space to RAW files. Stick to jpeg to start and basic editing. Work your way up to RAW files. Raw files tend to look flatter straight out of camera, but have more data. However that extra data doesn't mean much until you know how to bring the details out. 5) Learn your camera system well. Once you understand it inside out, rather than use aperture or point of focus, become very knowledgeable on your systems zone focusing. Using aperture alone will create various levels of Bokeh, but using zone focusing gives you more control on keeping the subject sharp, getting other elements at reasonable sharpness and graduating to bokeh. When you start using wide open apertures you only have what is in focus, and what is not. There is very little in between. Zone focusing gives more control over sharp-reasonably sharp-soft focus-bokeh. It is a good habit to get into early. To drill it in..the very best camera in the world can't make a subject that is in poor lighting better. The very best camera can't remove camera shake. The very best camera doesn't know what it shooting, editing is what allows you highlight what you want to showcase. The very best camera can't remove bokeh that went too far and didn't get enough of the subject in focus.

[@rasabali4964]

Hi do you know any tripod that can do the same but cheaper yet good quality like manfrotto? thankyou!

[@chauhuynh910]

ure so sweet honestly! It is so fun to watch you, because of your positivity, also your helping friend, boyfriend, husband whatsoever moving so funny makes it to such an entertaining video! Also I am learning a lot from you!!!! your videos are beyond measure, i do love them.

[@elmundoeats]

Hi! Just wanted to say my husband and I recently found you channel and we LOVE it! We're learning a lot from you (we're extremely new to all this and trying to learn as much as we can along the way). My husband wanted to buy a new tripod for ages (by the way if you saw what tripod he's using, you would faint) and after watching this video, he's convinced on the one that you mentioned. Thank you so much! We're putting priority on our gear list. He's shooting using a camera that Canon doesn't even manufacture anymore!

[@TheBiteShot]

So good to meet you! And hey, as the old adage goes, the best camera is the one you've got :) I'm excited for your photography fun ahead!

[@hajimahmood2672]

You are a natural for teaching this subject! My dilemma has been moving to Alaska where for several months we have 15-19 hours of darkness. I've been a Colorado landscape photographer since 1979 and then I realized I could learn this art form because I can do it indoors in Alaska, regardless of sunlight.(Yes, I had to buy a light tent). You are fun to learn from because you are "real" with no ego and your tips are fantastic! Thanks for educating me on my new profession as a food photographer!!

[@ml6155]

Thank you! I didn't even realise I could use my tripod as a c-stand. That's exciting 😃

[@LiveLaughLeslie]

you're literally the best at explaining photography concepts!

[@eagersoul5922]

Thank you , I love you with your beautiful smile and how you can simplify the "food photography" 🙈❤

[@runxinz2639]

Please keep this channel forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nihalshah2k]

Your hand gestures make the whole video much more interesting. Easy to relate. Thanx

[@fffffaaaaa]

This is like going back in time to my photography classes at college. Can't stop watching your videos, thank you!!!

[@Imitating]

Every time I am clicking through various video recommendations and one of yours comes on I can't help but smile and instantly think "I love her!" Your videos and presence are awesome. I so enjoy your tips and recommendations, thank you.

[@darrylcaldwell2617]

You are awesome! I am a hobbyist/amatuer photographer, but not with food. A lot of people think that because you have a camera that you are a pro and I was asked to do a food shoot. I declined because I know that I wasn't experienced enough - lol. I stumbled upon your "Getting Sharp Focus For Food Photography" video and decided to watch it and it was very helpful just to have the pointers you provided. That video along with your others gives us aspiring photographers the confidence to not be afraid to give food photography a shot. I'll be ready for a small job the next time. Your videos tell a lot about your personality, that you are so down to earth, and I must subscribe. Thank you for all your encouragement!

[@Hongs.average]

Its comforting to hear ur 1st food shooting experience that u were so nervous, I was too! Just done one and sooooo nervous and felt disappointed looking at them.when i got back home, but a real on location learning experience!!

[@TheBiteShot]

Congrats on getting through the first on-location!

[@damienLOVEs]

Hi, me and my couple just starting to get involve in food photography. What I wanted to say is, your videos are amazing, and it's like every seconds of your videos are full of content that I would love sitting and just listening to every single words XD Anyway, really helpful infos and for sure will watch all of your videos. Hopefully we can one day be a successful food photographer!

You're a great speaker. Very easy to understand and follow

[@TheHappyWhisk]

This is just where I am now, starting to almost be ready for a new lens because I want to get closer than I'm able. But I'm not quite ready to pull the trigger but shopping. Looking at videos and in the back of my mind, thinking what lens. Thank you!

[@CanadianArchivist]

I’m using a cropped sensor Nikon camera and used the kit lens for quite a while with a 55-200 because of sports my kids are in.. Your video and many others suggested the nifty fifty / plastic fantastic 1.8. Best lens I have. Love it in low light and separating the subject from the background. Great video. Subscribed because it is food, and your tips and ideas will assist in having my photography improve.

[@qweresdsasdad]

i love your channel! 😍 im a dietitian student from Hungary and i have just started getting into food photography and ive already learnt so much from you 🙂 huge thanks and congrats!! ☺️

[@fotonicseducation]

Stick with your kit lens. This is so true. I teach the same. This was the most honest opinion. You could have easily misguided newbies and used affiliate links just to make money. But you stood by truth. -FOTONICS EDUCATION.

[@TheBiteShot]

Glad you agree! Yep, keep it simple, right? Less is many times more :)

[@mudluvinme]

@@TheBiteShot You also interestingly do shoot below 1.8 with some quite expensive lens.

[@sarahdippity]

Hi Joanie, this is super helpful and informative! One suggestion that would make this better is if you can turn the camera around and show us all the gear you're using. Visual would be awesome! I'd love to see your lighting set-up, your gear such as your diffuser and how it works, lenses, cameras, etc. Such as you do occasionally here (9:45). That would make this video 100x better! :) Thank you for sharing! You're a natural teacher!

[@papayalovesMAC]

my gosh, incredible advice. you answered every nitty gritty question so clearly. thank you!!!

[@TheBiteShot]

So glad it was helpful! Happy 2018!

[@ricardobianco2]

Hi Joanie, thank you so much for your videos! I've just found your channel and I'm hooked. I'd never seen the Manfrotto grip head before, but I've bought one and I can honestly say it's the best accessory I've ever bought! It made me realise that making a process much easier makes it more likely that you'll have a go at it! Loving your work here in the UK, so please keep it coming.

[@maai2842]

I’m into dark photography and I found your channel. I got a lot to learn! You’re amazing!

[@levi6859]

Can I just tell you, I just watched one of you're videos for the very first time and youes is one of if not the best videos I've seen on KZbin. Ya got an instant subscriber out of me. I'm shooting my first event this weekend and I know there will he food there so I watched your video. Keep doing what you. Oh yeah has it cooked down over there in good ol AZ I've lived there before. Take care

[@fotogfitzfoto412]

The rule of thumb for hand-held is 1/focal length, so for a 200mm lens it's 1/200s.

[@ingridgarcia3958]

I love your feed, so fresh and keeping it simple. Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@yieesguerra]

I hope to meet you in person Joanie! you’ve share a lot and it adds up value to us, especially to those who wanted to start food photography. Thank you for your talent. Such a blessing to us! ❤️

[@CREATIVIZOR]

Meticulously informative and obviously clear knowledge. I am a fan. Awesome videos and great effort. Learnt a lot. Please suggest what would you recommend, will be the best FE E lens to pair with Sony A7iii for 1) Shooting sharp closeup mouthwatering macro over the top and 40 degree footage while cooking on the heat. & 2) Cinematic brolls, slow motion while cutting, chopping, pouring, slicing and prepping the food. 3) Also very Important - host/talent presenting prescriptive style narration during intro, in betweens and end to explain tips and techniques to fast prep, cook and present the dish. CAN ANY ONE LENS DO ALL OF THE ABOVE? SHORTLISTED LENses FOR MACRO. Food over the top and close ups. 1) FE 90 mm F 2.8 Macro OR 2) FE 35 mm F 1.8 AND FOR VIDEO 1) FE PZ 28 - 135 Mm F4 OSS Cine OR 2) FE 16 - 35 F 2.8 GM Or 16 35 F4 Please suggest if one of these above can be great 2 lenses in combo to have to make tasty style videos or one lens can do the job of 2 or something else ? Which lens are you using to talk on cam?

[@prachitilavate_Official]

I love the way you explain things. it would be great if you could do one video on food photography behind the scene video

[@azahace]

Your husband is so funny! hahaha, and of course I love your personality too. Thanks for all the time you invest in your videos, they're great. Greetings from Mexico.

[@TheBiteShot]

It's a pleasure! Happy to help!

[@stephanielenalee7036]

You are such a brilliant photographer...and the bonus is ...you are a beauty with brain ❤️ Glad I found your channel...

[@joshmandeville3835]

From my knowledge, you can use a crop sensor lens on a full frame camera. At least in nikon's lineup. For instance; I tried to use my 200-500 f5.6 which is a DX lens, on one of my nikon D850. Which is full frame. It does work, however I think that it under performs. You get a bit of blurry edges. But cropping in post fixes that. But I'm having a great time learning about food photography. I'm completely out of my depth. So here I sit at 7am. Watching video after video.

[@alejolense]

I don’t know how I got here, But I Ended up loving it. And subscribed.

[@TheBiteShot]

Ah, the fun rabbit hole of KZbin! Thanks for saying 'hi'!

[@pareffbetincan9547]

same here.

[@cyclopsthesnowman]

same!!

[@prasadpankar3794]

SAME HERE...

[@patina_turner6791]

Me too !!

[@JanetKing-g9c]

You are THE best teacher!!!!! Thank you ❤

[@BiscuitsAndBurlap]

Joanie, I clicked your link for the diffuser and Amazon calls it a "reflector". I wanted to make sure I'm ordering something that will serve as a diffuser for me. Thanks so much. Love your channel and Facebook group!

[@TheBiteShot]

Yep! It does both. It comes with slips that you can put over top that are reflective. Cheers!

[@DeriPratamaDP]

I just discover your channel last night. Wow the way you teach me its like a mother teach her kids...

[@MoonSun0001]

I am not a photographer. but I really love good food photographs and I am really curious how they can make such a beautiful photo. I was struggle to find out. I am really glad when I got your video. You are such a good tutor. I learn a lots. Thank you so much.

[@runxinz2639]

I AM SO HAPPY I FINALLY FOUND YOU ON THE INTERNET.

[@Datchristianwoman]

Thank you. I want to get derious6 with food photography because I love cooking lol.

[@jerome7743]

which camera do you recommend for food photography?

[@stanglova86]

I love your positive vibe

[@JustbeingKatherine]

Thank you so much for sharing this information! As a new videographer/photographer I am new to everything and you have explained things so well. Thank you.

[@TrystanPetrash]

Hey Bite Shot. I just recently started a KZbin channel and needed all the help I could get. I've been a chef for over 10 years so food is always my subject, especially on Instagram. I came a across your channel and they have helped immensely. Thank you so much, will definitely be subscribing 👊

[@andersalmstrom77]

it might have been mentioned in other comments i dont know but yes a canon crop sensor modle uses EF-S... BUT you can also use regular EF lenses that then will fit on any of the full frame dslr's if you dont count the mirrorless modles.

[@DeniseHoukMedia]

I love your channel. I don't know how I found you. I don't shoot food but just this week, after seeing one of your videos, someone contacted me to shoot food. Maybe your channel brings luck? 😁 You're refreshing and I love that you tell people not to spend a ton of money because it's so true! Keep up the good work. I'm a new sub.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

I’m soooooo enjoying your videos. Thanks so much

[@ashleyh3468]

Liked and subscribed. My agency just took the dive into food photography and we're struggling a little. Awesome tips for our tool box in this video. Thank you so much.

[@photoshareshops4687]

I do food photog... and this is a great primer for getting into it. All the stuff she says is spot on! Way to go!

[@TheBiteShot]

Thank you so much!

[@jocylynntaylor2220]

Joanie, I just love your page! Just by watching a few videos on your lense reviews and food photography hacks I’ve gained so much knowledge. I’m going to purchase a 50mm prime lense and get me a diffuser. Thank you for this and keep up the great content.

[@kimberlyl3727]

So much information in such a short video! I'm so glad I found this channel. Ive done so much research on product photography and this has been the most helpful, while still being concise enough for a complete newb to understand. Even though Im photographing a different product I think I can still apply what Ive learned here. Thank you for sharing! Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos.

[@DanielBrownsan]

Megapixels isn't anywhere NEAR as important as the *quality of* those pixels.

[@TheBiteShot]

Definitely a good point!

[@scopher911]

David, this interesting character kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGrFlmWjp7SCgMk seems to contradict your statement that full frame lens on a crop sensor are not as sharp. Don't know who to believe anymore...

[@Duckstalker1340]

Patrick Marion because the image circle of full frame camera is larger than a aps-c one, when you use a full frame lens on a aps-c sensor, you’d only take approx 1/2 of the area of the image circle so the perceptible sharpness is also about half of what you’d get if you put a full frame lens on a full frame sensor.

[@harneetkaur82]

Love your tips. I am an artist and trying to figure out art photography and the rules are pretty much the same. Wish you had spoken about lights as well on low budget. Thanks a bunch for this video

[@chineloonuoha5343]

I just found your channel and I must say I am hooked.Addicted is the right word.I love all the videos.Thank you!

[@aliahmedismaeelahmedd]

Joanie Simon, you are such an adorable photographer, your photography is so beautiful, and the way you put your knowledge down here is so motivating. I started subscribing from the very first time i saw your video, keep going dear, you seriously ROCK!!!

[@TheBiteShot]

Thank you so much! You're too kind and so glad you've enjoyed the videos!

[@kalpeshmodi4293]

Love your channel. Simple, Realistic and full of valuable Information

[@noreivillamater5236]

Yup all around lens 50mm f1.8! 💗

[@jaquelinm]

I’m sure you have seen my name pop-up all over your notifications because I’m obsessed with you and your gift! I love your personality and the way you explain things! I’m so excited to put to practice everything you have taught me over the past 2 day! ( yes, I will watch all your videos)

[@XOChristianaNicole]

I always say “stay out of trouble..” when saying good-bye, too! I also really dig the green hair colour that you’re rockin’! It’s very complimentary to your skin tone; super cute cut, as well! I found your channel last night, and am soooo excited! I love food photography, so much- though, I never thought of it as a career possibility (with the exception of taking photos for blogging, and whatnot)- even though I always say that I would love to do that as a job! It’s always been a beloved hobby of mine. I don’t know if I’ll ever make it a full-time career, though, all your tips are going to be so helpful when shooting for the lifestyle brand I am working on developing (it covers three pillars- beauty/grooming, culinary/nutrition, spirituality/learning self-mastery; all to support One in becoming their best versions, to ultimately achieve the life they always envisioned for themselves. I am so excited to see what else you have to share! 😆

[@floreprada]

You are an amazing teacher and very funny too!! Thank you for your videos.

[@arianerhomberg6835]

omg you're so CHARMING!

[@jobiification]

Thank you so much! Love your videos and your spirit!

[@yatoxic489]

What lighting do you use? Strob or continous light? And what equipment you use

[@aliciaarroyo6]

Amazing tip on the EF lenses. I had no idea. A good way to plan your business.

[@ilonamoldoveanu5114]

Joanie! I'm looking to upgrade my kit lens 18-50mm lens. For food photography other then the 50 mm lens that you reccomended..is that a good performer also for interiors?! When I should have to shot the interiors of a restaurant? Or should I look for a wider lens..what are your thoughts?

[@malikimtiaz4434]

But you haven't said about light? Which lighy you using and numbers of light penel also not mentioned which brand of LED light?

[@GoBlackGoBlack]

I love your 100mm shots but I use a Sony Full Frame... Do you have any recommendations? I assume the Sigma 105mm for Sony is a strong contender. Or maybe you know another photographer or filmmaker who loves their 100mm that I can check out? Thanks so much for the great channel!!!

[@deaproapetoatepentruaproap8063]

I really like your tutorials. I learn a lot from your video. Thnx you are great . I love your channel.

[@lalafee4607]

Thank you for all of this!! So helpful!

[@nikolinamilosavljevic2721]

Just wanted to say, thank you so much for doing this! I just felt clueless with my camera, but now I feel like I can actually do this ❤️

[@piyusharora4403]

I love your work and the way you explain as amazing 👍👌

[@MahoganyHues]

I love your channel!!!!!!! You explain things so well plus you’re adorable!

[@phonglai5114]

I just came across your channel! So quick to subscribe. I'll be part of your notification squad

[@suecook8379]

Hi, nice video. What camera/settings/lens did you use for this video? Thx

[@swapnilrasal9937]

Which gear must have....?

[@vidulapataskar4008]

Hi Joanie , You are best teacher !! I have Nicon D850 and I am looking for good macro lens for food photography. I am bit confused in different types of lenses which has G/VR/ED written on them. Could you please guide me the exact name of the lens.

[@mannyespinoza2292]

Fuji! I fell in love with it...

[@trueimagesphotography8603]

I love your channel, thank you for your hard work. Quick question about the nifty fifty...if you are using a crop sensor camera would you opt for a 35mm instead, or would you still prefer to use a 50mm lens?

[@breadbowlbroths3034]

Thanks so much for the tips! Cambridge UK

[@nidhibhansali1993]

If you are shooting on mobile outdoor, should you have a mobile tripod too

[@thegourmetlens500]

Hi from Ireland! So glad I found this channel.. love the assistant haha! Looking forward to many more videos to come..

[@TheBiteShot]

Thanks so much for saying 'hello!' And yep, I've got the best assistants in the biz! :)

[@thegourmetlens500]

:)

[@Ddiakova]

I just found your channel through a creative design class where my lectirer shared it and I couldn't be happier as I'm just starting out as a food photographer/blogger (love to bake)! Love your charisma and your photos (duh) and I will be watching ALL of your videos one by one! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! 💜🙏🏻 P. S. The 50mm lens is what's good for the so called macro, right? 😳

[@FoodTechLife]

No 50mm on full frame is a all around lens and pretty good for flat lays as well. On crop the reach increase. Depends on your camera. For macro they are usually 100mm but there’s others that are shorter as well.

[@vanessasmithrodrigue]

Loved your vibe, loved how you explained everything! You've gained a new KZbin subscriber and insta follower!

[@BrendaHernandez-eb2oi]

Possibly horrible Question: I’d like the get this Manfrotto tripod for overhead photography ...do I NEED to order the tripod head separately to mount my camera?

[@evtonic3]

I shoot pizzas for my job that I set up on a table usually. What kind of lens do I need to minimize distortion on the outer edges of the frame when the pizza is close to the edge? What would be the set up? I think I've seen a photographer set up the camera like really far away and used a zoom lens I wanna say? Open to hear your thoughts!

[@Sandra_Mejia]

Thank you so much for this!! I'm finding my love for videography and photography again and I'm trying to properly learn everything this time. ☺️

[@chrluts]

Which camera and lens do you use for filming the tutorials? The lighting for video also looks good, what kind of light do you use?

[@kittyhardy3369]

What qualifications and previous jobs have? Please do a video on this as I am 13 and interested in doing food photography as a career!

[@amandamaradiaga5431]

Subscribed 3 days ago...OBSESSED. Please upload more tips for lightroom they were so helpful.

[@CocktailsByJay]

Always great content and energy!

[@GaryScott-pdx]

You talked about depth of view and I was wondering why you don’t use photo stacking to increase your depth of view? Great videos!

[@TheBiteShot]

Hi Gary! I haven't messed around with photo stacking much. I generally don't need it for my style but certainly see the value of it. Thanks for stopping by!