Using Light to Improve Your Composition for Food Photography

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  • Опубликовано: 28 янв 2020
  • 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.
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Комментарии • 183

  • @NickVanHouse
    @NickVanHouse 3 года назад +44

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

  • @dewisartika1775
    @dewisartika1775 4 года назад +2

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

  • @aussiecoastie72
    @aussiecoastie72 3 года назад +2

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

  • @annelienpienaarfoodconsult139
    @annelienpienaarfoodconsult139 3 года назад +2

    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!

  • @prasadpankar3794
    @prasadpankar3794 3 года назад

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

  • @whatsphilupto
    @whatsphilupto 2 года назад

    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.

  • @tex1622
    @tex1622 2 года назад +1

    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.

  • @Thumb.Shooter
    @Thumb.Shooter 2 года назад

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

  • @whakabuti
    @whakabuti 3 года назад +1

    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!

  • @melodymcool
    @melodymcool 3 года назад

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

  • @Pyngwieee
    @Pyngwieee 2 года назад

    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!

  • @bleakaf
    @bleakaf 2 года назад

    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
    @saikiran5268 Год назад

    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 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @luizakatz9374
    @luizakatz9374 3 года назад +27

    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
      @figandlight  3 года назад +2

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

  • @AmiraDeuraseh
    @AmiraDeuraseh 3 года назад

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

  • @vocabularyoffood
    @vocabularyoffood 2 года назад

    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 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @papanapchannel
    @papanapchannel Год назад

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

  • @Samdhare
    @Samdhare Год назад

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

  • @kimfox8413
    @kimfox8413 3 года назад

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

  • @jstn9914
    @jstn9914 Год назад

    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.

  • @joeraceldidulo8642
    @joeraceldidulo8642 2 года назад

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

  • @monikagold1397
    @monikagold1397 Год назад

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

  • @rbutter9200
    @rbutter9200 4 года назад +6

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

  • @ukon3333
    @ukon3333 Год назад

    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.

  • @jessicawong4089
    @jessicawong4089 Год назад

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

  • @soothingsoundvideos
    @soothingsoundvideos 3 года назад +2

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

  • @konstantinosgogovitis1464
    @konstantinosgogovitis1464 3 года назад

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

  • @andreak4280
    @andreak4280 Год назад

    excellent vid & example images… thank you! 🙏🏼

  • @ChristinaLeun
    @ChristinaLeun 3 года назад

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

  • @hannsdroid
    @hannsdroid Год назад

    Thank you for this amazing video. Cheers

  • @rimatakesphotos
    @rimatakesphotos 2 года назад

    Fantastic video! Great explanations and definitely feeling inspired!

  • @kymbiebakingsupply
    @kymbiebakingsupply Год назад

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

  • @vivianluu2088
    @vivianluu2088 4 года назад +1

    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
      @figandlight  4 года назад

      Thank you Vivian! Appreciate that 🙏

  • @dreamworld8836
    @dreamworld8836 2 года назад

    Ohh man I've no words really love your videos

  • @maciej6469
    @maciej6469 3 года назад

    you're amazing teacher

  • @ChristineLu1
    @ChristineLu1 2 года назад

    This video is helpful. Thank you!

  • @understandingcinema5745
    @understandingcinema5745 3 года назад

    Very nicely explained.. Thank you..

  • @WardCan
    @WardCan 3 года назад

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

  • @23kri
    @23kri 3 года назад

    one of the best!!!!

  • @AsianGargamel
    @AsianGargamel 10 месяцев назад

    perfect shot

  • @matekovacs5086
    @matekovacs5086 Год назад

    Thank you for your videos, they are excellent🎉👌

  • @fluffy_shark
    @fluffy_shark 4 года назад

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

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 года назад

      Thank you!! I'm glad theyre inspiring 🙏

  • @AjaySahu-iv2ut
    @AjaySahu-iv2ut 3 года назад

    beautiful work and so helpful.

  • @iamjhunelleph215
    @iamjhunelleph215 2 года назад

    finally found this one! thanks!

  • @deadgrafixcom
    @deadgrafixcom 6 месяцев назад

    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!

  • @kevinmanley5043
    @kevinmanley5043 8 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @ianianvong
    @ianianvong 4 года назад +2

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

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 года назад

      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

  • @parulpasricha5734
    @parulpasricha5734 2 года назад

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

  • @ivanramos2599
    @ivanramos2599 3 года назад

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

  • @olifrisch415
    @olifrisch415 4 года назад

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

  • @phebeandavies6574
    @phebeandavies6574 2 года назад

    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.

  • @TheOnlyGuess
    @TheOnlyGuess 2 года назад

    Dude... you're amazing

  • @vipulmadbal7637
    @vipulmadbal7637 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for this!

  • @Skythemasterofguitar
    @Skythemasterofguitar 3 года назад +1

    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
      @figandlight  3 года назад

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

  • @JordanBryantJames
    @JordanBryantJames 3 года назад

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

  • @williamwen1465
    @williamwen1465 3 года назад

    Thank you! The video so good.

  • @Guitarmfig
    @Guitarmfig 3 года назад

    Excellent tutorials, thank you

  • @alexeikuzmin8784
    @alexeikuzmin8784 3 года назад

    thanks for information! Great tutorial :)

  • @pdotj
    @pdotj 3 года назад +1

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

  • @gabrielmachado9125
    @gabrielmachado9125 4 года назад

    dude your channel is the best!

  • @zecchinon
    @zecchinon 3 года назад

    Amazing! Thanks for sharing.

  • @EvelynLynamRuiz
    @EvelynLynamRuiz 19 дней назад

    I love it!

  • @JimmyBaevsky
    @JimmyBaevsky 3 года назад

    Interesting, useful, inspiring. Thanks a lot

  • @kur0chen
    @kur0chen 3 года назад

    I learn a lot from your video

  • @inmylife5072
    @inmylife5072 3 года назад

    Thank you for your videos!

  • @gnosticone
    @gnosticone 9 месяцев назад

    Yo that mag beam low key blew my mind

  • @pearllocket
    @pearllocket 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks so much man

  • @1492omega
    @1492omega 2 года назад

    Excellent video!

  • @EmmasLittleKitchenOfficial
    @EmmasLittleKitchenOfficial 4 года назад +1

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

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 года назад

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

  • @gabrielcavalcanti2109
    @gabrielcavalcanti2109 Год назад

    you're my hero

  • @SamMoses123
    @SamMoses123 3 года назад

    great video bro inspired by the lighting technique

  • @gabmilitao
    @gabmilitao 3 года назад

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

  • @SankeerthJo
    @SankeerthJo 4 года назад +2

    thank you, this is helping me experiment

  • @badermo5598
    @badermo5598 2 года назад

    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.

  • @samanthaneill3096
    @samanthaneill3096 4 года назад

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

  • @slavagalaka8830
    @slavagalaka8830 3 года назад

    Great! Thank you)

  • @angprinsesa99
    @angprinsesa99 3 года назад +1

    Premium content! Thank you for this :)

  • @joepolophotography
    @joepolophotography 3 года назад

    Great video :) do you think there are any big differences in using a fresnel + slotted card compared to say, a snoot + a grid on the end of it?

  • @guirob
    @guirob 3 года назад

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

  • @PrudhviMitra
    @PrudhviMitra 3 года назад +1

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

  • @PikulhamReview
    @PikulhamReview 3 года назад

    Could I ask for beautiful solid color background, how I create it by myself or where to by it. Thank you for your great techniques.

  • @dahliahardiee8129
    @dahliahardiee8129 4 года назад

    Thank You 😍

  • @caitlinvongaertner9153
    @caitlinvongaertner9153 3 года назад

    The solid color backdrop looks really nice! What do you use for those?

  • @chuckocenar7076
    @chuckocenar7076 4 года назад

    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
      @figandlight  4 года назад +1

      Thanks Chuck! I appreciate it 🙏

  • @marcinskalij6365
    @marcinskalij6365 3 года назад

    best photographer on youtube

  • @kwameadams1140
    @kwameadams1140 4 года назад +33

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

    • @Moeldjanee
      @Moeldjanee 3 года назад

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

    • @ollyyung2859
      @ollyyung2859 3 года назад +1

      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
      @katherinerengifo3790 3 года назад +1

      Agreed!

  • @Robertobinetti70
    @Robertobinetti70 3 года назад

    Thanks, great work.

  • @sundaravelcs
    @sundaravelcs 3 года назад

    Your videos are very useful. Where i get those color cardboards.

  • @lindaj6675
    @lindaj6675 3 года назад

    I am enjoying your videos and only getting started with flash. May I ask what are the clamps you use on your c-stands to hold the cards?

  • @xoxodo
    @xoxodo 2 года назад

    Hi there,
    Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I wanted to ask you specifically what the name of the material you use for the backdrop, i cant find the right one. Thanks

  • @nw_rye
    @nw_rye 2 года назад

    Hey man, incredibly inspiring work! Thank you so much for sharing. One question: are you aware of a way to enable subtitles in foreign languages? I'd love to show this to some Brazilian friend of mine. Thank you!

  • @LEE-kd2yt
    @LEE-kd2yt 3 года назад

    Your video is awsome ! So much to lean from your video , By the way what did you use for back drop ??

  • @malackawada
    @malackawada 4 года назад +1

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

  • @AnaSeny
    @AnaSeny 4 года назад

    Fabuloso eres el mejor! 😘😘😘😘

  • @sdr9067
    @sdr9067 3 года назад

    Subscribed buddy!......Awesome quality videos!🤩

  • @joshuamallett3424
    @joshuamallett3424 4 года назад +5

    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?

  • @kalliopesgift8336
    @kalliopesgift8336 4 года назад

    Very good stuff, as usual.

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 года назад

      I appreciate that, thank you!

  • @kunsunrethy
    @kunsunrethy 3 года назад

    Sooooooo goooood. I love you!

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  3 года назад

      hahah thank you for watching!

  • @MiAStudioPL
    @MiAStudioPL Месяц назад

    Very inspiring

  • @vaibhavchavan4670
    @vaibhavchavan4670 4 года назад

    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
      @figandlight  4 года назад

      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!