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❤ Sadia

[@PickUpLimes]

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[@hurts4everfan]

Aa! You always surprise me, thank you for the great advices🥰

[@aurorapippin5685]

Amazing video a always!! You are so calming, creative and inspiring!! You also inspired me to vegan, so thank you so much!! By the way your videos explaining coffee and sugar were very helpful so I was wondering if you could perhaps do a similar video discussing soy?? I’ve always been surrounded by conflicted opinions on it, so an explanatory video would be very informative. But anyways, wonderful video, thanks for the awesome tips!!

[@narokim5575]

I love your Canadian accent when you pronounce “about”😂

[@livelaughlove6337]

Amazing video !

[@sarahkirshner6152]

Love you Sadia!! I would love to see more minimalist/ house cleanliness and organization videos!! Also Tea time Tuesday I would love to hear one on romantic relationships and advice you personally have learned from your relationship with Robin if that's okay with you... You're the best! :)

[@eddisianc8639]

If you hadn't made a community post I would've completely missed this. Love the analysis and tips though!

[@vismitachauhan5555]

Same here...

[@eloise2769]

Same!

[@a.caramfil9670]

The same experience.

[@kawaiiah]

Same

[@chaddeaners]

Yup, just got here

[@sarahadk120]

I can't be the only one who wants a studio plant tour...

[@whyeveryusernamegone]

Yessssss

[@thepinkprayingmantis6541]

YES YES YES YES YES

[@hamustagirl]

I think she made one a year ago

[@sweety6434]

Yessss

[@moretyquira]

she has a vlog (day in the life of pick up limes i think it's called) where she goes and talks about her plants

[@berryreads4442]

Who's here from her community post to show her some love? 🙋‍♀️

[@zorianazubrytska9444]

Me!

[@PickUpLimes]

Awwww you’re too sweet, thank you! 🤗

[@amna6972]

Meeee

[@catereinig893]

Me too!

[@SW-bg3ht]

Me... gotta support the best food channel!!!!

[@dallyhue2744]

this channel is a fresh breath of air!

[@shyamalineje204]

Indeed

[@kimmy1037]

“I’m so sorry little planty, I’m so sorry” so cute and lovely😂💕

[@juairiya4266]

Who wasn't fallen love with this studio!!!💓

[@tpmash]

Dude

[@anacasink]

Exactly

[@dyahviona]

Right?!💕

[@dyamoy]

+

[@jonetsu8890]

"I'm so sorry little planty" Sigh, Sadia. My sister always laught at me for talking and apologising to my plants. Some people just don't understand us haha

[@kristielim3294]

I feel like you've revealed your secrets to us. ;) Amazing work, Sadia. We can see so much love and effort being poured into your videos and your website.

[@areenur2623]

Found you bestie

[@rebeccaepperson6112]

I saw this come up and I was like "I'm not really interested in taking food photos" so I thought I'd skip it but I'm glad I watched it anyway! Lots of good practical tips. And a beautiful video as always ❤️

[@mxar2074]

omg this video was such a poetic experience

[@pragatideshmukh2286]

Ohhhh my godd... I have just started food business with my 2 elder sisters and this is exactly what I needed ... You read my mind Sadia..❤️ more power to you....

[@random_thing-]

Good luck with your food business! You have my support

[@dorkygyrl]

i don’t know if there are any non vegans or vegetarians that follow this channel. i’m not vegan (and don’t plan to become one) BUT i do want to appreciate vegetables more and eat more of them. maybe have vegetarian and vegan days where i eat clean and go from there. i’m just drawn to Sadia. she has such a soft, soothing voice and such a calming nature. she feels like someone who could calm you down or make you feel content with just her presence alone.

[@amystieg1620]

Absolutely! I am not vegan/vegetarian, but I love the veggies and sauces! I don't feel bad if I sometimes add chicken to a veggie packed tasty meal! And yes, how can you not be drawn to her! She's awesome!!!

[@parkerdinhwilliams15]

@@amystieg1620 I feel the same way. Self-righteous people always tell me to stop eating animals, but its in my chinese heritage and I love it. My mom would often buy some dog bones in China for broth, and it makes the best bone marrow broth. I really can’t recommend it enough. Its harder to come by in North America but you can often find some in specialty chinese stores.

[@jocampbell6962]

Completely agree with you. Fabulous Channel from a non vegan🤗

[@shewanders.]

I'm not either, but it's a go-to option for me because I don't have to think about whether dairy is in the recipes along with the points Lia⬆️ mentioned.

[@linn381]

I'm not vegan either, just vegetarian!

[@bindiya_ganatra]

Sadia, I saw this video within the first hour of it posting on KZbin. I saw your message that it didn't get a lot of views. So I am here watching it again. This advice is not applicable to only foods but any other objects as well. Thanks so much for the layering advice. I never noticed the difference until you pointed it out. Thanks so much, Sadia!

[@gabrielabahova7936]

That's such good advice and just in time! I've recently started a food page and I've been working on improving my photos (buying props, arranging the setting, etc.) It's lots of fun, but I've also accepted the fact that better photos and spending time trying out different angles mean eating lots of cold dishes afterwards 😂

[@sudeepthiv]

Your are such an inspiration. I like the fact how much learning you put into everyday. Your energy, detailing and enthusiasm are amazing. The part of the video where you explained about senses is the best! There are a lot of videos of yours that made me what work hard and better myself.

[@deepikadiaries5306]

👌👍

[@natalialenchuk1759]

The tip about adding senses and story to a food picture us really priceless. Thank you so much. You lighten up the world, really!)

[@aitazazhassan642]

So refreshing to watch you doing all stuff with sweetest voice and with so ease These kind of videos give you energy

[@elizabethmaggart2905]

This video should be shared in photography & videography classes. Not only are the photography tips helpful, but this entire video is shot and edited soooo well.

[@flashflair]

I honestly am super happy I found this channel a while ago because as a meat eater I slowly started gravitating towards your dishes because it showed a world of creativity without mimicking meat dishes. As I prepare my mind for the diet changes I need to do after my gallbladder removal surgery next month, your site is full of encouragement and gives me hope that I'll be fine eating differently. Thank you

[@sarahadk120]

Food photography has been such a hobby of mine, and I always have had Sadia as my inspiration. Thank you so much for this video! It brought a smile to my face...

[@AMPhotographer]

Food photography is great! Good luck on your journey :)

[@sachiniramasinghe9678]

Fancy seeing you again! I’m interested about the photography. You shouldn’t have🙏! You’re such a real deal with a variety of talents.

[@deniseg4028]

I've been doing food photography for a while and this is such a helpful overview of styling and natural lighting techniques. Styling is a lot harder than it looks and it can feel very clinical in books and tutorials. Your warm and friendly approach to the lesson might help the photographer to feel freer to work instinctively and in the moment. A solid understanding of composition is essential, but I think once we have that it's important to go with the flow and this joy will be reflected in the picture rather than spotting the geometry first, for example.

[@nikitaavyas]

Really great pointers. Works well with even general photography. Senses is something that's so interesting to work with. Love the info on lights as well. Thanks for this! :)

[@honeychillistories]

omg! Never expected a technical topic like this would interest me so much and reason being you Sadia , so poetic and pleasant. You are a gorgeous soul. Big fan :)

[@_stevenfoster]

That Nathaniel Drew crossover though... KZbin giving the Avengers a run for their money with how many epic cross overs there are on here.

[@AC-cj1sn]

Thank you Sadia. This was so useful. Please do more food photography and styling content. An actual course would be even better!

[@goddessrecipes4370]

as a relatively new food channel this video couldn’t have come at a better time. i have been watching your videos for so long and always admired the quality of your videos. these tips are sure to help and thank so much for creating yet another beautiful video!

[@Rosiesdessertspot]

Yay! This is a great video. I have alway loved the way you style your food photography. Thanks so much for sharing lovely! ❤😄

[@kevinwilford1971]

this is quite honestly such a helpful and peaceful video, i love it 💕

[@carolynnspencer2171]

I feel like a lot of successful people might be unwilling to share their “secrets,” but you’ve done exactly that. It once again shows what a beautiful and generous soul you are, in addition to being multi-talented! PS thanks for the encouragement to watch this...you released it during our insanely crazy Texas weather last week and we had no internet. Otherwise I wouldn’t have missed it. 💗

[@srimitamallik8037]

Just listening to you..is like therapy to me. I can't be thankful enough for reaching out. So thank you. A thousand times.

[@deniseklaasman7629]

As a photographer but not a food photographer, there were really helpful! You didn’t went over the photo specs which everyone else does. You go into the food niche and give some really helpfull tips like the textures etc!!

[@RakelsAlignedLife]

i fee like this video should lowkey be a movie or documentary - felt like i was watching one

[@diarybyvera3746]

i love how warm and calm she makes me feel through her videos :) much love to you for bringing smile to my days

[@dra.valentinaquintana]

The absolutely perfect combination of the colors, the senses, the plants, the (amazing) music, and your voice just make me want to cry!! I just can't get bored of playing and replaying the PUL videos. Thank you!!!

[@srishtikote6741]

I love your energy so so much! ❤️ It’s so positive and uplifting!🌸 So grateful to have come across your channel!✨

[@Diana-yn5tl]

I am planning on starting my own food business and I cannot be more grateful for these wonderful tips 💕. Thank you soo much Sadia 🙏

[@PickUpLimes]

All the best with your food business, Dulasi - so happy the tips might be helpful with it 🤗

[@random_thing-]

Good luck!

[@Diana-yn5tl]

@@PickUpLimes Thank you soo much for the kind reply 💕

[@Diana-yn5tl]

@@random_thing- Thank you soo much 🤗💕

[@AMPhotographer]

Good luck with your food business :) food photography is great

[@captainlamia2105]

Your liveliness, smiles are so contagious. Loving it for years❤️

[@Bublee1111]

You're a genius, Sadia. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us. So so blessed

[@9Nikko8]

I was just thinking of how I'd love it if you posted now, as I'm in a bad mood and yoir videos are always so calming ♥️

[@prarthnashah9328]

This is so creative. Never thought this deeply. Most informative video

[@amaninasment227]

Your smile , body language, and your style add amazing touch in your videos, which make your videos very unique

[@Carly-wp4hb]

This is the best advice I’ve ever heard for food photography! Thanks so much! You are incredibly talented.

[@OnyxFoodHill]

Thanks so much for sharing your photography tips, I absolutely love them.

[@Searchlogangmassacre2222]

These are PRO TIPS thank you so much Sadia❤️

[@Surge1045]

Love your conversational style of delivery.

[@slowweekender]

Love the layering idea... you are right, it gives so much depth!

[@tessr6301]

Yess, I've wishing for this video! Thanks Sadia and PUL team ❤❤

[@WomensHealthyLifestyles]

Great tips, helping me and my team take beautiful cooking photos. Thanks to the Pick Up Limes team!

[@KshitijShah89]

Love the aesthetic in your shots, Thank you for sharing this and helping make all our food journeys better

[@Confettixcrumbs]

You radiate so much positivity 🥰✨

[@CAJanviShah]

Heyyyyy I love your videos! It's always feels good to see you and to listen to you. Notification from pick up limes are the best😍

[@vidyasampathkumar7113]

I love to cook and I love to take pics of what I cook. Not for any social media but for myself and my family. But whatever I click looks like something the cat dragged in😝 so thank you for this !!

[@PickUpLimes]

Absolutely! Taking photos of food is such a fun hobby. We eat with our mouths, but also the eyes 😍

[@vidyasampathkumar7113]

@@PickUpLimes Agree totally! All the Best for the website, Sadia! I am sure it will be another gem from the vaults of PUL💕

[@ranjana9433]

Have been your subscriber since 2017, and you are my favorite till now! The way you present your food, the way you talk, your incredibly comforting and delicious foods, and everything you post in your channel is just very inspiring and soothing as well :) Sending tons of love from India!

[@sandhyachauhan10]

Just love the way you explained everything in such lucid manner. I love your voice 🌷

[@chirirubaiyat6715]

I love the way you explain things..its so inspiring..❤️❤️❤️

[@nalie7095]

I'd love to see more tips about food photography! This video is so inspiring

[@recnamorcen1]

Thanks for the community post! I love seeing your stuff!

[@tahiraa.3068]

Love the amazing positive vibes you "layer around" you when u talk n smile.... Thanks a lot for being natural n sharing with us nature in its purest form. Keep it up Sadia! 😉

[@daniela9397]

Hi Sadia, Just wanted to pop on here and say that I've always hoped that you would talk about photography tips! Your photos are continuously stunning! It would be so wonderful if you incorporated a little photography "series" in your content 😊

[@CSParshviParekh]

This time the video came so soon 😍 Thank you so so much for the tips dear Sadia ♥️✨ So much love 💕

[@silverhiker4549]

Thank you so much. Food photography and nature photography are my 2 favorite subjects to shoot. My Instagram food is good but with your tips, I see where I can really grow. You taught me a lot and I appreciate you. Thank you. I hope you all stay healthy and safe. 💚💚💚

[@elisakrt]

I always get so happy when you post, always positive vibes! Your videos really help me to live more 'in the moment' and enjoy every little moment, you are a true inspiration!

[@EricsVeganVan]

Wonderful tips and great timing. I’ve just recently started making a conscious effort to up my food photography game. Thanks for this.

[@AMPhotographer]

Good luck! Food photography is great and there’s so many ways to create beautiful food photos

[@deekshap9528]

Love this content!

[@gracious989]

Another amazing video! Thank you for sharing! ❣️

[@samistaj]

Nadia, your channel is honestly the only one that I look out for new videos on. They just feel so positive. Thank you. Can you put out more content though?

[@ThatGingerPhotographer]

Man that layering on the soup image. Anyone else hungry now!?

[@declankelly9579]

Thank You for making the information so easy to understand. I have watched so many photography video as a beginner just starting and 9/10 times it is too technical and I get lost. Also my mouth was watering looking at all the beautiful food.

[@PickUpLimes]

So happy to hear it's helpful, Declan! 😊 Thank you for taking the time to share 🤗

[@HIMYM95]

So many things I don't even think about but that make all the difference in making your dishes so appealing! Thank you for sharing this valuable knowledge. It's exciting to learn a usual subject of yours- this being food- from the perspective photography, that you master also so well.

[@vaishnavi656]

There is always a lot of positive vibes in your video. Your kitchen plants are really amazing. I always admire the way you carry yourself. Keep up the positivity always 👍

[@IamArctic]

Sadia, you might lead some great food photography courses. I'd be one of your first students 😍 Such a helpful video!

[@Munahidfrommars]

I was literally planning on opening a vegan cafe and YOU POSTED THIS. this is a sign!!!

[@AMPhotographer]

Good luck with your journey :) some great food photography for vegan recipes

[@ShreyaandSrishti]

Loved it!!! Especially things which you highlighted like try to tap into all the senses of viewer, adding layers and depth, textural importance of food!! So beautifully explained! ✨

[@Donna-C]

We can see all these tips at work in your photography over the past few years. And everything looks delicious! 😋

[@voicesofjoi545]

Great lessons!

[@hollywood7702]

Your tips are amazing, so is your photography. Also so glad you partnered with Audible they are seriously addictive I have listened to 57 books since 2019 =) Recommend the 'China Study' to start off with. So inspiering.

[@yasminec2144]

I admit, i wouldn’t have seen this without your community post, and I’m really glad I did! I took some gorgeous photos of a Persian love cake with these tips!♥️🌷♥️

[@simplylela4196]

Sadia, your generosity in all you do is so beautiful, thank you so much for sharing these tips and also the music link, I've been looking for music for soooo long and here I have it! Thank you and much love to you all, can't wait to see the new website!

[@Ayan-cj5xn]

Who wants more oatmeal and smoothie recipes

[@zenexyee1444]

especially oatmeal!!

[@moreoftonibaby]

You have really inspired me to go vegan a few weeks ago.. And now I'm having so much fun creating all sorts of meals with the variety a vegan lifestyle offers. I create awesome stuff and LOVE taking photos, so this video has helped me even more!! Thank you Sadia, much love from Texas! :)

[@ilariabilancini8085]

possibly one of the best videos you've made so far! thoroughly enjoyed it, great beginner tips I cannot wait to put into practice!

[@munchingwithmariyah]

Literally could listen to her voice all day! Made my Thursday to see this video!

[@_sleepymushroom189]

I really love your content like these, recipes are good but these are very intresting...

[@divyaprakash6408]

Who else heard Nathaniel Drew at 4.35. Waiting for their combo video

[@Zumbadora18]

Love this! Thank you for sharing.

[@ananyashah1109]

Thanks for these tips! Your videos are like warm hugs- calm, comforting and as always helpful! ❤️

[@random_thing-]

I was literraly thinking today that I wanna recommend this video idea to you in your latest video. You are Such a blessing. Love from Pakistan

[@maryr6300]

Same! And from Pennsylvania, too! ❤️

[@livelaughlove6337]

Omg this is so helpfull

[@kindredriver8837]

as a photographer I've always been stunned by your photos, they are truly incredible! These tips are amazing!!

[@loriw4765]

You are so gifted. I so appreciate the effort you put into your work!

[@alliahrose2878]

I was supposed to sleep because it was 1:30am here but yeah... let's watch this first!😁

[@nuriamj130]

Great, now I'm hungry. It's so bad that photos don't feed us, they look amazing.

[@beautywithin073]

Thank you for posting this!

[@yuezhao6914]

such a great video! thank you so much for sharing.

[@quelenebotha4251]

Hey, I really hope you see my comment! I LOVE your videos, I am a young girl and you are such a big inspiration for me, your voice is very soothing btw!!!

[@PickUpLimes]

I see it! 💕 lots of LOVE back to you, Quelene! Thanks for your love and kind words 🤗

[@HH-nh1iz]

What a journey from amateur to professional photography.

[@sabrinah.2603]

Your voice is so incredibly calming

[@ElizaSandra]

I will be passing this video on to my mom who is a self taught photographer and looking to get into flat-lays! Lots of awesome tips here!!