Practice product photography in the studio with me! | Vlog

Come with me to my new studio and practice product photography! It's a new venture and I'm both nervous and excited about it. Let me know in the comments if you want to see more of my studio!
GEAR AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Camera - Canon 5D Mark III
Lens - Canon 50mm f1.2
Flashes - Canon Speedlite 600 ex ii and Canon Speedlite 430 ex ii
Transmitter and Reciever system - Godox X1R-C Reciever and Godox X-Pro C 2.4GHZ Transmitter
Backdrop - Savage Universal seamless paper in Mocha. Purchased from Strobe Pro
White Blocks - Wooden boxes from the dollar store that I painted white. Don't recommend this as the texture is very obvious in photos and I had to edit it a lot.
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Music Used:
Modern Jazz Samba - Kevin MacLeod: incompetech.fi...
Local Forecast - Slower - Kevin MacLeod:
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License: incompetech.fi...
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Oh and subscribe please. heh.

[@SeanofAllTrades]

For future vids it might be good to show some of the product pics as we go, talk about your thoughts about them, and then show us the small changes you made and your thought process.

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@Tashas_Travels]

I absolutely agree. I love it when a photo of the outcome is attached on the video as the person takes the picture. Because if it's at the end I tend to start skipping the video just so I can get to the end to see how it came out and then i go to the next video.

[@TwentynineStudio]

Great point!

[@Memkoh]

How the sun graced your shoot was so inspiring and the pictures were phenomenal! I’ve been meaning to go fully into product photography and this video came recommended. Looks like the universe is talking. Thanks for this video and showing the process leading up to the shoot.

[@edwardpriyan5736]

"Stop thinking so poorly of yourself because you can do better than you think you can." - Aileen Choi Damn, that hit hard 😅

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Hahaha 🤣 unintentional inspiration, so glad

[@DaeMcClay]

Thank you for making this video. I am a baby entrepreneur and I'm pretty much doing EVERYTHING on my own (as most are). And I was researching different ideas for my product photoshoot and came across your video. This helped a lot and made me realize I need to start utilizing Pinterest for creative direction and to put some things together and just SHOOT. Thanks again!

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you for your incredibly kind comment! I'm so glad this helped you. Pinterest is definitely a great place to go for ideas. Yes, just shoot! It can be daunting but you never know what you can accomplish until you try. Good luck!

[@niskacicilia1790]

@DeaMcClay same here! I do everything in my livingroom but i am loving every part of this process and this video IS really helpfull indeed!

[@jasminejenke-o5u]

OMG The use of natural light in this video is mind-boggling. This is the best product photography video I have watched so far, go girl

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Wow thank you so much!!

[@alexxdaye1]

Excellent job Aileen!!! Those were stunning shots! Very inspiring!!!

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you so much!! 🥰 Means a lot

[@obsessedandco3800]

oh wow i love this video so much! Your intro is the best i've seen yet!

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you so much!!

[@MILANMUSICOFFICIAL]

You are hilarious! And also WICKED TALENTED and creative. I was so engaged watching this. And I also learned a ton. So pumped to see more of your journey!

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Aw thank you so much! That means a lot. :)

[@vmediaz7028]

I'm practicing myself too.and I found this video.you don't know how glad I am.good shot And good luck for whatever you shoot.

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

That's awesome! Thank you. Wishing you the best with your shoots too!

[@janabalcercikova9469]

I absolutely loved this product styling idea x

[@unathibooi5065]

These are beautiful oh my goodness👏👏

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thanks so much!

[@OscarObians]

3:57 Watching the sun come in with the timelapse like 😍😍😍

[@aishaferreira8425]

Love it! Please share more of this kind of content! Keep moving forward 👌🏽

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you so much!!

[@kerwinfernandes9583]

That was a fun video, and a nice inspirational line towards the end too. Great photos I must say, loved them! Thanks for this video, God bless you! :)

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you so much! 😊 Very kind of you

[@claireheadrick8856]

these were so pretty!!

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you so much!

[@emuk5543]

Anything. No really, I enjoyed the video and hope to see more videos.

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you!

[@720amv8]

Damn those photo's after you edited them, wow😍 I'm definitely subscribing👍🏽

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you so much! Means a lot

[@LupeJelena]

This channel needs more subs! Your sense of humor and the editing are on point, and the final PHOTOOOOOSS!! 👏🏻High end stuff over here Aileen! I'm subscribing right now

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Aw thank you so much, too kind! Appreciate your feedback so much :) Thanks for watching!

[@tomarmstrong9367]

Killed it! Those shots came out great!

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thanks so much dude!! ☺️

[@aidadh6739]

I'm waiting for your new videos🤗 I'm so excited for your studio tour and it'll be amazing if you make a video just about light setting in a studio🙏🙏🙏❤

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you so much! That's a good idea :)

[@AlexaJanell]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video ❤️

[@denedaguro903]

This really helped me a lot since I just started my business.

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

So glad to hear that!

[@pbrizekova]

I love how creatively you worked with light and shadow and I love the end photos. Very inspirational.

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Aw thank you so much!! ❤️

[@Abeer-hc8nz]

I always get bored of photographers' videos despite my love for photography, but I finally got a fun channel

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you! Means a lot

[@victormatthew]

That slight move with the sound effect at 3:50 had me howling haha

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Haha thank you for noticing

[@ThaoTrangPhotography]

That was really fun to watch! Nice bts, edit, and video quality!

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you so much!

[@Nazanin.pink2024]

i love your idea its actually so easy and perfect

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

That's awesome to hear! Thank you for watching

[@1augh0utL0UD]

Shots are looking great! The bumpy white blocks will be easy-peasy to fix.

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you! I definitely would recommend styrofoam styling blocks haha

[@1augh0utL0UD]

@@AileenChoiPhoto I mean easy to fix on photoshop :)

[@hannahdomingo3341]

oooh these turned out so nice

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you so much!

[@laurinejoux7241]

Thanks for sharing your whole process! Love the video will definitely watch more!

[@marchSunday27]

Hi! Great video, I really like your atmosphere, it's very energizing. Tell us more about your editing, what kind of light you have, very interesting

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you! Check out my other videos to find out more about that 😃

[@ciceliatherawan2710]

PLEASE MAKE A TUTORIAL TO EDIT LIKE THATTT

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Check out my latest video :)

[@chungchunshih5550]

these photos are amazing

[@amandavanhijfte8290]

Very nice results!! Thanks for sharing

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you for watching :)

[@adriannaareiss]

Pls show us how you edited!! im in love

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Please check out my Editing Product Photos video!

[@shirleyvlogs1973]

These are wonderful tips, I own a small laser engraving business so I will totally be implementing what I learned to take better pictures of my products 💕

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

That's awesome!! Thank you so much 🥰

[@Yourhighnessnona]

So glad I found this video! I hope you're still active on your older videos, since I have a question which I hope you can answer. A year later, what set up do you still use and or recommend for beginners i.e. what lighting etc.?

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

I'm still using my same lighting and camera equipment, I only upgraded one of my camera bodies from a 5D Mark 4 to an R6, but I still have the mark 4. I would recommend using video lights to start off if you're intimidated by using a trigger/receiver lighting set up (like I use with my flashes), and then move on to trying that out. :) I know it can seem daunting in the beginning, trust me, I had to really push myself to try it out, but it's actually pretty straight forward! Spend time playing around with them and you'll get comfortable with it in no time.

[@brigittabrandt4116]

Dear Aileen, please stop excusing yourself all the time. You are great as you are! And thank you for showing your craft. This is so inspiring to me! Love to do same!!!! 🤗

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Aww thank you! That's so sweet. Thanks for watching!

[@lensaakmal4581]

I planned to start a product photography business and this is really helpful. Thanks. Best of luck!

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you! That's awesome. Best of luck to you too!

[@elizastemmons]

This was so helpful and also hilarious! Awesome authentic video!

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Oh my gosh thank you so much!!! 💖

[@relebohilelesemane5661]

That's really good, I'm going to try some for myself. Thanks

[@ondobody]

Yes to studio tour!!

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

I did one! :) Check it out!

[@the_study_kid]

Wow these are amazing

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@joycooke4252]

Okay, okay…tell pimple I subscribed! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Haha pimple says thank you!

[@delilahsummerrayne6764]

I vote studio tour! Obviously bias... haha. These product shots are soooo good!!!!!!

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Haha done!! Studio tour will be in the queue 🤣 and thank you friend!!

[@sydneymccotter-bicknell4453]

This video was so helpful! Thank you for sharing. I'm a very beginner product photographer and watching you setup and navigate the process of your product shoot was super informative for me. I found your shot list especially helpful! Would you mind sharing what you include in a shot list for a product shoot?

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words! Great question. I include my inspo shots/mood board and then break down what each shot consists of, so I write down notes about the lighting set up, what the backdrop is, and what props are needed. This helps me get organized so I have a solid game plan going into the shoot and also, to know what I need to source/gather for each shot!

[@TexasPelican]

Studio tour please! Definitely subscribed, you are awesome!!!

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you so much!! Too kind. Studio tour has been posted, check my latest video :)

[@brightyellowsunshine3297]

Thank you for this video, I will be starting a business soon and that is exactly the 'vibe' I'm going for, looks High quality and professional. It would be great to see how you edit these pics.

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you so much! I'm still learning how to do product photography, so that means a lot. I'll be doing an editing video soon!

[@inestahi-ezan9756]

Thanks for sharing your tips. The result is great!

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thanks so much!!

[@jasolin8821]

Beautiful! You inspire me to do my best

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Aw that's sweet! Thank you 💕

[@Inshaafanderson]

Helloooo :-) Loved this video. Please make more product photography videos.

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you! I will try when I have time :) I don't do a lot of product photography yet as I'm still learning but appreciate your interest!

[@simplyratu]

Seriously amazing

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you!

[@andreadelapena962]

OMG I LOVE THESE! It's simple but definitely helped me in a creative sense in product photography. Specially I'm shooting a hair product right now and this just gave me an idea 💕👌

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Aww thank you so much! So glad it helped you. Let me know if you have any questions! :)

[@andreadelapena962]

@@AileenChoiPhoto i have a few haha, like how do you decide what props to use? and what lens did you use for the shoot?

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

@@andreadelapena962 I honestly don't have a ton of experience shooting products haha but I think it's always good to start minimal (of course, depending on what style you're going for). I try to think about how the props will relate to the product and what I am trying to convey/what feel I'm going for. For example: if the product is seasonal and I want to go for a summer vibe, I think about bolder colours and fun props. If i want to keep the overall look simple, I'd use props that aren't too distracting that will take away from the product. As for lens, I used a Canon 50mm f1.2 lens. :)

[@abbyjoystudio]

Thanks for inspiring me to do my own Product Photography video😍💛

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

That's awesome, thanks for watching!

[@vivaswanth]

Love those glasses 😎😍

[@vivaswanth]

And video too ❤️

[@shuflbeats]

Loved this video. Just subscribed. Photos always come out better than we give ourselves credit for. Well done!

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

You're right! We need to give ourselves some more credit :) Thank you for watching and for subscribing!

[@fidams5295]

You should make more such video so that we can learn too 🥰 Loved the video 💗

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you Fida! I'm very flattered you are learning from my videos, I aim to share these videos for fun and didn't plan on them being educational so I'm glad they are useful! Haha

[@vinothkumar-bu7dz]

Very useful and thank you so much..

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you!

[@alhajrialhajri9712]

Omg in loveee 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you for watching!

[@Wesleon]

You had me at “hello” lol

[@joshdiditt]

Great video. I went to Arts store and buy white and colored Styrofoam blocks. They're cheap, lol. I find lighting is the hardest part to taking product photos.

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you! Oh that's so smart. I am going to go to an arts store to get some styrofoam blocks too haha

[@ramiswanders]

So good!

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you!

[@EdwardKilner]

Very nice video. Subscribed.

[@breelion4509]

Go Aileen go! You're hilarious.

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Aww thanks babe!!

[@kingmuli3280]

3:49 😅. I love it

[@Kris.galang]

this was a really great video! product photography is definitely a lot of fun and challenging especially when using strobes (currently learning how to use them myself). you definitely killed these!

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you!! Yes it's challenging in a good way :) Best of luck with your photos!

[@sonyamantere]

This was so well put together :) Love the way you educate with this video

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@BubblyBrie]

Love that I found your channel, I’m looking into getting into product photography as I currently on shoot people - very informative and funny 😂

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Aww thank you so much! So kind. :)

[@shermantwl]

Impressive Photos btw! Thanks for the motivating words at the end!

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you! Hope it helped encourage you :)

[@nelapolak2429]

So inspiring!!! I love your work

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Wow thank you so much! ❤️

[@Khalidalvi]

Subscribed and liked, now would like to see your tips and tricks for product shots..............keep it up.

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you so much!

[@misscrystaawl]

I love your photos

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you!

[@Insightswithwendy]

I loved this! Thank you!!

[@DJSIC82]

very creative!!!

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you!!

[@kaminigoh6836]

Love this! Please make more videos like this

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you so much!

[@melissababil]

Studio tour 🥳

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Done! Coming soon :)

[@rogeroliveira7451]

Hi from brazil and i'm in love whit this video, thank u so much to give it for us❤❤

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you for watching!

[@shanielsterling1939]

I saw one of the pictures on pinterest and it gave me an idea Thank you soo much

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Awesome! Thank you

[@josuecolindres9483]

Great work! your pimple convinced me jejeje

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Bahahah thank you! It may be back to make an appearance sometime 🤣

[@simplyshandara]

Thank you for the inspiration!

[@mwagih79]

Great work, thanx a lot

[@andreeam.1239]

very nice and exciting

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you!! 💗

[@KennethDaMenath]

Red light to hide pimple = Galaxy brain strats hehehehe. Really enjoyed this vid :)

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Hahaha thanks man! ☺️

[@layisa]

Heyyyyyy Aileen, good video! I changed one room of my house into a studio, which I use for videos. You inspired me to try product photogtaphy.

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you so much! That's awesome :) have fun and good luck!

[@barbaratrullenque]

they turned out amazing! congrats!

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you!

[@anyi8455]

The photos you took were very cool looking.. well done

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you so much!

[@anyi8455]

@@AileenChoiPhoto you welcome

[@MsIbaum]

Amazing work! How would you take pictures of leather bags? I am small business owner of leather bags but always strangling with pictures of my product. Can’t do like I want! And I like this warm shade style! Beautiful!

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

I would add in a couple simple props like foliage or geometric shapes to add something to the overall photo :)

[@abbyjoystudio]

WOAH, we sound so similar😂 I’m a wedding photography but I want to get into branding portraits! These are beautiful! I’ve been seeing dreamy product photos like this and I’d love to try so others can also learn for their own business.

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you for watching!

[@ednaportoviola194]

Amei conhecer seu trabalho.

[@nomsitaharitashya2331]

THIS WAS SO COOL!

[@kassandraann1397]

so exciting you got a studio congrats!

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you!

[@asiancritmontrouge]

Awesome video and photos! I have a question, how do you manage to get these clean and sharp shadows? Thanks!

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you! Direct light from my flashes

[@denedaguro903]

Hi Aileen! Tips for a coffee grounds pictures pls. And other accents. Thank you!

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Hi Judene, I haven't taken photos of coffee grounds before but I think what I would do is have the coffee grounds in its bag/packaging, and scatter the grounds around the bag. You can have the grounds on a spoon as well to add another layer. It's hard to explain without showing you, so I would recommend looking up some inspiration on Pinterest!

[@denedaguro903]

@@AileenChoiPhoto Thanks for this tip!! I totally appreciate it. Stay safe Aileen!

[@mathildeknee1939]

Well done! You're very inspiring, I learned a lot ! Thank you :)

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

That's awesome!! Thank you 😊

[@farizamarrafli2663]

thank you for your video tutorial, this is very useful for me. I hope your channel will progress and develop #fromindonesia

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Wow thank you for the kind comment! I'm glad it was helpful. Wishing you the best!

[@paulomarques4397]

Please do more of this, I’m currently working with product photography and I hate watching men doing stuff

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you! Will do more photography videos for sure.

[@Inshaafanderson]

@@AileenChoiPhoto Yes please :-)

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

@@Inshaafanderson I'll do my best!

[@rozeyroze2313]

You did a great job

[@alarkco]

Love your video 💜

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you!

[@Kennystephan]

You video is an good inspiration, like it

[@AileenChoiPhoto]

Thank you!

[@Ratkill]

Great video! And please forgive me but I cant help myself: Storing vinyl records flat/horizontally can lead to warping. Vertical/upright is the way to go.