Using Light to Improve Your Composition for Food Photography

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Using Light to Improve Your Composition for Food Photography

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In this video, I discuss a unique approach to improving your composition for food photography using your light! It's a great way to practice lighting by using light to guide your viewers eye throughout the entire image, rather than just a means for proper exposure.
Hope you find it helpful or insightful!
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@whakabuti 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to admit I almost dismissed this video because I don't particularly enjoy Food photography. How small minded of me. You really spoke volumes applicable to any genre!

@NickVanHouse 3 жыл бұрын

God I wish there was someone like you doing lighting tutorials for portraits. I love your videos. They inspire me

@luizakatz9374 4 жыл бұрын

I almost watched all your videos here and without doubt your channel is so interesting! I haven't found anyone better than you to explain light and show how do use it as part your composition. Can't wait to put into practice what I've learned. :)

@figandlight 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thanks Luiza and I'm glad my content is helpful for you 🙌

@Worshipperof_Allah Ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I have gained extensive knowledge about your videos lighting techniques. You have shared a wealth of detailed information that isn't typically found in many courses. This video deserves much more recognition.

@kevinmanley5043 10 ай бұрын

I’m teaching myself Blender and I’ve seen a lot of 3D folks try and explain lighting and it’s usually poorly explained or they don’t really understand why they are getting the results they do, they are just pushing the buttons. So I’ve taken to watching tutorials from conventional product photographers, but those seem more focused on the photographer than the actual instruction. Your videos are perfect though. I’m learning a ton and taking notes. Thank you! Subscribing to your channel for sure! Your conventional lighting stuff is great. I’d love to see more videos of how you translate that to Blender as well. A lit in real life vs lit in Blender would be sick. I don’t think anyone has done that.

@ukon3333 2 жыл бұрын

When I started taking pictures, the Japanese photographer youtube channel was not very helpful, but your video gave me exactly the information I wanted and was very helpful. Thank you.

@kwameadams1140 4 жыл бұрын

only 528 likes???? i... am LOST as to what is going on in this world!!! This is premium content!!

@Moeldjanee 3 жыл бұрын

so what? not everybody thinks like you do, I suppose . lol

@ollyyung2859 3 жыл бұрын

It's cause he's not a raging douchebag and actually puts out good informative content. Only the d-bags attract tons of followers

@katherinerengifo3790 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@tex1622 2 жыл бұрын

You are that rare thing...you're both an artist AND a teacher. Truly, your channel is such a joy and generous resource for photographers. Thanks a million for all you do here.

@jstn9914 Жыл бұрын

I can't believe how simple yet effective this method is. I've been getting real tired of shooting on plain color backgrounds. Thank you for your insight.

@soothingsoundvideos 3 жыл бұрын

“There’s more than a few ways to look at something.” -figandlight Bravo 👏

@bleakaf 2 жыл бұрын

is it weird that I love these pictures so much? 😅 so calming and the dark green one with the better tones feels really luxurious

@saikiran5268 Жыл бұрын

Can't believe someone with this mad skill ain't getting reach they deserve, sir thank you for not giving up and providing us your absolute amazing skills! Big salute to you!!! Inspiration 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

@prasadpankar3794 3 жыл бұрын

Boss, you're BRILLIANT.. Been following your videos for some time now and you're absolutely FABULOUS. Thanx for being YOU.

@vocabularyoffood 2 жыл бұрын

This changed the way that I think about food photography. I always used to use a formula to take food shots and they always look so flat. Thanks so much for the inspo 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@Samdhare Жыл бұрын

Watched just one of your videos, subscribed immediately. Well done. 👏

@annelienpienaarfoodconsult139 3 жыл бұрын

This is magic, you are a light bender of note and this was just super helpful to see light as a compositional tool. Brilliant work and I will follow your work. Thank you so much. You made me connect the dots!

@vivianluu2088 4 жыл бұрын

You are so underrated! Thank you for giving such a simple & clean way to understand how to utilize light for food photography. I'm new to food photography and am trying my best to continually improve.

@figandlight 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vivian! Appreciate that 🙏

@aussiecoastie72 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant tutorial ! Using the light as part of your composition is just excellent

@rbutter9200 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Great job of showing the individual lighting elements combining for the final image

@figandlight 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dewisartika1775 4 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much for your sharing finally I found you on KZfaq with the simple, clear and calming contents.. really really helpful.. please keep updating

@marcinskalij6365 3 жыл бұрын

best photographer on youtube

@JordanBryantJames 4 жыл бұрын

your channel is underrated. hope people would appreciate this channel more. keep the content going!

@papanapchannel Жыл бұрын

Wow! Just wow!!! This video truly inspiring me, open up my mind

@simonelewis8276 Жыл бұрын

0:10 "the ability to use light creatively to help emphasize the subject" 2:31 light setup 3:48 3:52 Shift away from thinking that there are only a few ways to light food, thay there are only a few lighting setups that work 4:47 another light setup 5:55 magbeam 8:40 see that lighting is more than just a means to proper exposure. Experiment & play more.

@gabrielmachado9125 4 жыл бұрын

dude your channel is the best!

@figandlight 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gabriel!

@monikagold1397 Жыл бұрын

I like how you work with shadows!!! Amazing ❤❤❤

@dreamworld8836 3 жыл бұрын

Ohh man I've no words really love your videos

@ianianvong 4 жыл бұрын

amazing tutorials! I learn new concept of the base lightings which is exactly what no one taught me!

@figandlight 4 жыл бұрын

Yeaaa! Base (or ambient) lighting using flash was a game changer for me when I first learned it. I'm glad it helped! Thanks for watching

@maciej6469 3 жыл бұрын

you're amazing teacher

@deadgrafixcom 8 ай бұрын

Oh yessss, lighting is everything! I watched quite a few still life/food photography vids, and found this the most interesting, i.e. what I was looking for inspiration. Thanks!

@whatsphilupto 2 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled upon your channel. The way you show your instructions behind the scenes in terms of creating the light is incredibly helpful. I am just starting out with product photography my self and this makes the creative process so much easier. It shows me the practical aspect of an idea and this, in the end, helps me to understand how to create the ideas that I have. Thank you.

@Skythemasterofguitar 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, thankyou for fully braking down how you shape light, its beautiful. Would love to see a video of all the types of backgrounds and surfaces you use and your opinions of sizes.

@figandlight 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Allan! That's a really popular request, I'll have to put that in motion soon

@phebeandavies6574 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Hope all is well. Yes, this was a helpful and informative video! I will surely reference it as I grow in my food photography craft.

@guirob 3 жыл бұрын

I'm starting to regret having bought continuous lights... very good vid as usual. Thks

@andreak4280 Жыл бұрын

excellent vid & example images… thank you! 🙏🏼

@AsianGargamel Жыл бұрын

perfect shot

@pdotj 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, I got inspired by it and shot something yesterday and composed by using the light

@figandlight 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Prathamesh!

@Thumb.Shooter 2 жыл бұрын

This is pure gold! Learning so much from your channel, thank you!

@gnosticone 11 ай бұрын

Yo that mag beam low key blew my mind

@PrudhviMitra 3 жыл бұрын

What do you use for your backgrounds they are all so good

@melodymcool 3 жыл бұрын

You sir, have re-ignited my passion for Photography. Thankyou!

@WardCan 3 жыл бұрын

As a product videographer i find your content super interesting, thank you!

@hannsdroid 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this amazing video. Cheers

@chuckocenar7076 4 жыл бұрын

Ugh, I love the drama! It lets me tell a story behind that glass of orange juice. It looks more of a random snapshot rather than 'ad-sy' feel. My personal preference.🤗

@figandlight 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chuck! I appreciate it 🙏

@kymbiebakingsupply Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this-you are helping me so much with your videos 💓

@jessicawong4089 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous!!!! Super helpful, thoughtful tutorial, big props thank you!

@EmmasLittleKitchenOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

I am learning a lot from you. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

@figandlight 4 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU! I'm glad my videos are helping!

@matekovacs5086 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos, they are excellent🎉👌

@joeraceldidulo8642 3 жыл бұрын

you are amazing! I watched almost all your videos and thinking of enrolling your course..

@niklasrodriguez8329 17 күн бұрын

Love it!! Where is the backdrop from? Great set-up!

@Pyngwieee 2 жыл бұрын

Dude your videos and works are awesome. I’m approaching product photography and I’m pretty sure no academic courses out there can beat these videos!

@ChristineLu1 2 жыл бұрын

This video is helpful. Thank you!

@ared18t 3 жыл бұрын

Now I know how to recreate that crack in my window curtains that I can never get rid of :D 6:49

@iamjhunelleph215 2 жыл бұрын

finally found this one! thanks!

@dahliahardiee8129 4 жыл бұрын

Can u please make a video about how to do food photography just like u did in this video, but without lighting ? Cause not everybody can afford the lighting in the beginning of the process. That will be so helpful. Thank you so much Brandon ❤️ I like your videos a lot

@gabmilitao 3 жыл бұрын

Man your videos are inspiring. I'm gonna shoot some drinks tomorrow!

@understandingcinema5745 3 жыл бұрын

Very nicely explained.. Thank you..

@parulpasricha5734 2 жыл бұрын

Damnnn, amazing tutorials and so well explained. It felt like I just attended a full class. Love it, thank you sooo much.

@TheOnlyGuess 2 жыл бұрын

Dude... you're amazing

@kimfox8413 3 жыл бұрын

OMG, your tutorials are so freaking helpful! Thank you. thank you, thank you!

@23kri 3 жыл бұрын

one of the best!!!!

@EvelynLynamRuiz 2 ай бұрын

I love it!

@kur0chen 4 жыл бұрын

I learn a lot from your video

@gabrielcavalcanti2109 Жыл бұрын

you're my hero

@alexeikuzmin8784 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for information! Great tutorial :)

@rostanddarbouze5735 2 жыл бұрын

OMG! Are you the grandson of Picasso? Amazing job!

@AmiraDeuraseh 3 жыл бұрын

I really love all your videos! Every single inspires me more and more ❤️

@SankeerthJo 4 жыл бұрын

thank you, this is helping me experiment

@figandlight 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm glad it helped

@ChristinaLeun 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are amazing, top notch. Thank you for your work!

@ivanramos2599 3 жыл бұрын

man, this is a really nice CLASS! Tks a lot

@1492omega 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@olifrisch415 4 жыл бұрын

I love this Video!! So much information and you make it look easy!

@figandlight 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@joshuamallett3424 4 жыл бұрын

Discovered your channel yesterday and I love it! The quality is insane and is just sooo useful! Is it possible to get good shots with only one small light (aputure m9), I can never get it to look good as the light is always to harsh. Do you recommend any good and not to to expensive lights?

@croitor2009 2 жыл бұрын

Omg agree!!!!

@konstantinosgogovitis1464 4 жыл бұрын

you are just great! thank you for sharing all this stuff !

@samanthaneill3096 4 жыл бұрын

This looks so slick! It's insane that you have so few subscribers! Amazing work!!

@figandlight 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Samantha!

@rimatakesphotos 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Great explanations and definitely feeling inspired!

@AjaySahu-iv2ut 3 жыл бұрын

beautiful work and so helpful.

@fluffy_shark 4 жыл бұрын

That's incredible, thanks a lot for your videos! They inspire so much

@figandlight 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I'm glad theyre inspiring 🙏

@ellodeya Жыл бұрын

Me with completely melted ice cubes in tea trying to shoot a perfect photo on iPhone with a white wall as my only prop: 👁️👄👁️

@JimmyBaevsky 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting, useful, inspiring. Thanks a lot

@MiAStudioPL 3 ай бұрын

Very inspiring

@pearllocket 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much man

@vaibhavchavan4670 4 жыл бұрын

Super duper helpful video man 👌 I recently got into food photography and was literally boared by the usual diffused light setup . This video is an inspiration to break that rule so thanks for that . Also, I think most of the food photographers now a days use props which otherwise won't be present when any dish is served , like throwing some spices or main ingredients on the table which is find very unrealistic . I know , your channel is about lighting , but any thought on this will be highly appreciated. Thanks again . Liked and subscribed 👍

@figandlight 4 жыл бұрын

That's very thoughtful of you, thank you Vaibhav! And will note that perhaps for a future video. I've thought about that as well. Thanks again!

@zecchinon 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thanks for sharing.

@Guitarmfig 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorials, thank you

@malackawada 4 жыл бұрын

amazing videos, I love it, keep it up 👍🏻

@figandlight 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

@vipulmadbal7637 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this!

@slavagalaka8830 3 жыл бұрын

Great! Thank you)

@SamMoses123 3 жыл бұрын

great video bro inspired by the lighting technique

@Thehungrywolf999 4 ай бұрын

Dude I dont know where you have disappeared to and I hope you are well but your videos are super fantastic. Have you got any tutorials for light in general? i.e. not just food photography but also portraiture and travel? I would happily for that tutorial as would many others I am sure !

@figandlight 4 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Just been busy with freelance work lately. But I am planning to make videos again regularly soon. I don't have much about lighting in general for genres like portraiture or travel, I have mostly content focusing on product and food, but I'll take them as suggestions, thanks!

@Thehungrywolf999 4 ай бұрын

@@figandlight thanks for getting back to me and glad to see you are well. I really hope you do because your way of explaining things is fun and engaging and I think much of the same principals would apply. Anyway - hope to see more of your content again. There's a real shortage of quality content on KZfaq !!

@williamwen1465 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The video so good.

@inmylife5072 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos!

@angprinsesa99 4 жыл бұрын

Premium content! Thank you for this :)

@badermo5598 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice video thank you very much for sharing, can I ask what camera you're using and what's the best prudect camera for law lighting and for a beginner as well , thank you.