Which Light Modifier Should I Use For Food Photography

In this video I compare all of the lighting modifiers that I use, as we explaining how you chose which modifier to use in different circumstances and how I decide on how to light a subject.
Going forward I will be doing an in depth lighting workshop and videos on KZbin to help us all understand some of the more niche areas of professional commercial food photography.
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[@TinHouseStudioUK]

You can find me on instagram at instagram.com/scottchoucino/ and I have also re opened my food photography background shop at www.tinhousebackgrounds.com

[@mrenovatio3739]

This is great, like re-discovering Dean Collins.

[@jody1622]

Brian, for me, it would be nice if you showed the modifier before the example. There were so many and I kind of forgot what was what...🤪

[@brianstalter6569]

That tight grid is trippy to see through. I didn't realize how many different modifiers you would be using to shoot food, I figured there was 1-2 go-to's.

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

id never noticed the grid thing through a lens before haha. Looks really cool on camera.

[@lindav6627]

Thoroughly enjoying your videos. Your frank and painfully honest approach is something I’ve seldom seen on KZbin. So helpful and to the point. 👍

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@KyleCWong]

You've done a phenomenal job explaining your thought process using really descriptive vocabulary. As an emerging photographer looking to get more into food photography, I can't thank you 🙏enough for taking the time to explain and show how you produce your work. Also thanks for adding in some B-ROLL you had for some of your setups, really helps with visualization. Cheers! 🤗

[@yohannaftali2480]

i thought that large softbox (soft difused light) is enough for all food shot, but watched this makes me realized to be commercial food photographers at certain level that making good money out of it needs more than softbox! (you've opened my eyes & mind!!!) also you mention coffe shoot with large softbox at 13.04 it's nice light but not hard to create (totally agree with you!) you said that certain food needs to using different modifier (totally agree with you!) i trully appriciate your hardwork make all this videos as a free resource, I'm waiting for your next modifier video, may God bless you!

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Glad you enjoyed it han. Hopefully I can get another one up next week.

[@PulakBisht]

What a treat!! Generally you have to pay through your nose to get info of this kind. De-mystifies so much. Great work, can't wait for more :)

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Pulak Bisht thanks Pulak, glad it was useful

[@molnaralexandru3485]

I am literally euphoric after finding your channel, seeing your lighting standards and then checking out your playlists. Instant long-term subscriber and bell! I don't think any channel earned my subscription like this and I've been an efficient youtube consumer for many years. It's exactly what I've been looking for and the tip of the iceberg actually is a 28 min video?! Lol!

[@396este]

Please continue this series.

[@terencemorrissey4413]

Interesting to see how a professional photographer works.

[@TheTravelnLass]

Yet another excellent one! You seem to be unique in sharing - not only the details, but the WHY behind so many of these photog mysteries. Thanks!

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Thanks :D

[@KAUSTUBH447]

What a brilliant video! Very very informative. Waiting for more videos related to lighting and modifiers. Cheers.

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Thanks :)

[@manilamartin1001]

Nice. I started my career shooting art work for galleries. My gear was super specific. It's great to see this.

[@dwaynedwards]

Thank you for the valuable information!

[@bp-blackshark]

OK, i did watch the video...and the pictures...now i am hungry. This channel is very underrated. You might not have a clinical style clean designed workingspace/studio with very expensive high end stuff, like some youtubers have, but its the result that counts...and you are successful.

[@martinreynolds560]

love to see all of these

[@kapurar]

Thanks Scott! One of the best videos I have seen on light modifiers. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your series.

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Thanks :D

[@jessmess7981]

i've been dying to know how to get a shot like the lemons or burger ones and this finally explains it!! i must get my hands on some studio lights and those modifiers!

[@RomiSchmieder]

Thanks for all the info. Just waiting gor the next one. Here in Sao Paulo-Brazil

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Thanks Romi

[@FreeWillPhotos]

Great video. I learned a lot about each of the modifiers and will have to try some of these things out. Thank you.

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Very welcome!

[@joanlarson7219]

Thank you for taking on the topic of modifiers. This one is useful. I look forward to the next videos!

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Glad it was helpful!

[@agustintajch]

I LOVE the lighting setup and the background in this video, so far, my favorite studio set in your channel. Also like always, GREAT content! Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@jasonblake5576]

Really enjoying your videos, would be great to see some actual lighting setups on those large table flat lays.

[@amieprescott5260]

I used to use that Bowen’S light you mentioned at college. We just called it Sun Light and I’ve not been able to find one since leaving 8 years ago haha

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Yeah they are greats. A lot of schools had bownes kit back in the day. Think a few still use it as it was pretty well made.

[@amieprescott5260]

They’re a great! The studio I used to work for went under and I bought 2 Bowen’s lights from them and I’ve had them for 4 years now and the studio probably had them for a while too and they’re still great. Buying second hand decent lights I’ve been using for years just made more sense than buying a new speed light or something more affordable...(for someone who was just made redundant) 😂

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Amie Prescott I buy nearly all of my gear as used it refurbished

[@amieprescott5260]

That’s good, I need more space or I’d be buying a lot too. I love playing with lights

[@johnspijkers7368]

Nice, thanks for making this!

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Thanks

[@Alex-hongry]

Another amazingly dense video full to the brim with knowledge. Really helping me to decide what I need as I get started and what will be on the horizon as I improve and learn to handle more complex ideas. What would be really useful for me would be a method for coming up with these shot concepts- treacle as paint- a burger smashing through a paper wall.....I don’t know where you get it from buddy but it looks amazing! 👌👌

[@idontlikechocolatebrownies3281]

Would love if you could link the videos which you occasionally mention as 'I also have a video on...' because I couldn't find all of them. :)

[@timwootton4649]

Great, informative videos, Moggy is a star! 😊 Greetings from Downunder.

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Thanks, yeah she is ace!

[@mscadenn]

Really Love your channel!! The knowlegde that you’re sharing hace changed My mind and Makes Sanna change

[@damianthompson1591]

Cat won me over. Subscribed 👍🏼

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

hahah thanks

[@user-hn3vl8uk3t]

Fantastic video. Where can I buy the Bowens soft light?

[@Mr0mini]

Hey Scott, I thought you might want to know that it seems like your video got a few seconds ahead of your audio during the image review segment. Not a huge bother or anything, and this was still a super informative video. Can’t wait for more!

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Brady Comerford ah nuts. Kept doing that to varying degrees in the export. Not sure what’s gone wrong. Hopefully it still makes sense

[@Mr0mini]

Choucino Photography no worries here! Just wanted to make sure it was on your radar. Cheers!

[@dympnac3871]

I am absolutely obsessed with your videos now. Thank you for all of these, but I am curious, why are you giving away a lot of your secrets and teaching us all online for free? 😊

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Dympna C this is all very top of the iceberg kinda info, but it allows people to either dig deeper themselves or find the courses they need. It’s really hard to learn a skill if you don’t know what you don’t know. A vid like this would have saved me years of effort when starting out.

[@dympnac3871]

@@TinHouseStudioUK you are a great guy. Good on you for it. I am definitely not complaining. I love your content. It's so refreshing to see working professional photographers making great content like it.

[@markshirley01]

Thanks Scott great information, very helpful. ⭐

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Mark Shirley thanks Mark

[@pancra9041]

Insane video Scott!! Keep up the great work!!

[@krystiankrzewinski]

That's brilliant! thank you for creating this video!! 😁

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

No worries :D

[@yummyforadam7485]

Dont hate on the pineapple video too much! Although I will agree this video did a much better job, that pineapple video is why brought me to your channel and I stuck around! I know you are professional but as a amateur I only have a shoot through umbrella, do you ever use umbrellas or did you ever use them and have any tips? Its not the best but its not bad on a budget

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

haha thanks

[@Thegermany9]

Great videos 👍

[@NikoFromSofia]

The more modifiers i buy during the years, the more i find myself using mostly large scrims and bare bulbs... :-)

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

yeah there isn't much that you cant do with a couple of lamps and a scrim.

[@NikoFromSofia]

Great content, by the way. One of the best YT channels on the subject! Always a pleasure to watch! Thank you!

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

@@NikoFromSofia Thanks

[@DmitryNMedvedev]

what really could be useful for beginners like me is taking a single shot with different modifiers and compare results ( two versions of the same scene on screen ).

[@Nissan012310]

Very informative Thank you.

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Thanks

[@jonathandinh83]

I lịke your grids of reflectors. Can you tell me the brand name of grid? Thanks

[@chefjohnb1]

Great overview, Thank you. Do you ever use 'Strip Boxes' or 'Snoots' in food photography?

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

John Beardsley yeah I use both on commercial jobs. But not for my personal work as they are not a look that I like or think works with my portfolio

[@loozerid]

Do you think i could get this sort of bold graphic style to work with cats?

[@kenlor71]

While I truly enjoy your work, and your videos Scott, at 28:30 (the flat shot with the plums), that glass in the bottom left is rather distracting (to me). Perhaps a worn, dark metallic bowl or a dark wooden dish would have worked better. Great lighting, nonetheless. Am I being too critical?

[@notjunkfood9079]

helpful!

[@NickyNonis]

What was the high end softbox you recommended? I believe it started with a B

[@theclips2093]

no examples of the beauty dish?

[@jody1622]

OMG, thank you!

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

You're welcome!

[@Darkmagician90]

can you please add the link of all the equipment you have there

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

All the ones you can buy should be in the see more section

[@Darkmagician90]

I@@TinHouseStudioUK I looked at the see more below the video but it's more for camera there are none of the lights you mentioned in the video. We would really appreciate if you could post the link of those lights in the video. I have a Sony DSLR with all the lenses already

[@NickyNonis]

thank you!!!!

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Nicky Nonis thanks

[@rickghaly]

Nice kitty cameo. lol

[@Alex-hongry]

Shaddow is a good name for a pet cat 🐈 😝

[@samcooper5539]

"My cat just jumped into a softbox" This is a constant problem in my home studio.

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Sam Cooper haha it’s her fave thing to do