Easy Tips for Better Instagram Food Photos (Instantly)

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[@lamarskitchen2150]

Everyone who reads this I hope you become rich and grow on RUclips or your business

[@Catherine_Anne]

This is why I could never be a blogger or instagrammer. What regular person has time for any of this? 😂
Your pictures are always stunning, as are your recipes and you, of course! 💕

[@NishaBalsara]

Your boring photo looks EXACTLY like one of my food photos 🤣

[@CaitlinShoemaker]

haha! you have props in there too sometimes ;)

[@happyveggiekidsfamily8703]

Same here :-D

[@amshevtsov]

Your boring photo looks EXACTLY like one of my best photos )))))

[@ohhemmgeeitsjenna]

Same here 😂😂😂

[@AsianFoodNerd]

ineed!

[@ashleywicka]

ahhh THANK YOU! definitely will help step up my game a ton!!

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Wow Caitlin my goodness we didn't realize how much work goes into a video thanks for sharing

[@katlopes6136]

Yessss!! So helpful! Would love more of these videos; I'm definitely still at the "i made vegan mac and cheese here's a pic" level lol. Can we have a tour of your prop shelf/how you pick out new things/where you shop for them/etc? :)

[@CaitlinShoemaker]

great idea for a future video!

[@jericiajohnson9501]

Thanks so much for this. I just started blogging and needed some direction for taking pics of my food. The suggestion of props and using natural light improved the quality of my pics greatly. Thanks!

[@akankshayadav8864]

Get a board
Backlight
Sidelight
Story
Half out of frame
S curve
Rule of thirds

[@SoulintheRaw]

You explain things soo well, I love these tutorials and would absolutely love to see more! Thanks so much, Caitlin!

[@evaszabo5588]

me toooo!

[@GabeRodriiguez]

Hi Soul, I've got some great tutorial on how to shoot food withy our smartphone, please feel free to take a peek!

[@reagan6743]

I needed this girl!!!! You are too clutch! I started a vegan insta cooking page and just using a few of your tips made my highest viewed post go from 200-9000 overnight😭😭😭💓

[@doudoudaddy]

Great video, please make more of these! Thumbs up for posting content on a regular basis knowing you've just moved out, I appreciate your consistency and wish you all the best for your new life in LA! Love your channel!

[@CourtneyCoulson]

I think this is some of the best food photography advice, the real crucial fundamentals. I find other videos get too carried away with all this technical stuff and I'm sitting here with only the camera in my phone, I ain't messing around with depth of field!

[@ZuoZhou]

This video is just what I wanted to watch!!! And I didn’t even realize that I needed a video like this! I’ve been struggling a lot with taking better Instagram food pictures!!! Thanks Caitlin!!!

[@madeleine8982]

Wow I really enjoyed this! Went back through your instagram and I have a new found appreciation for your photography! Sometimes you scroll so fast that you don't really take in the work that has gone into a shot!

[@nattymorr]

This is amazing and SO helpful. As someone just starting out a food insta it is beyond valuable. Thank you for the incredible content as always!

[@SharanyaRamesh101]

This was amazing ! Definitely appreciate more videos like this as well. So precise, so informative. Thank you 😍

[@yagottacook]

I really needed this video! I struggle with taking food pics and this really helps! Thank you Caitlin! 😊

[@sprinkles21]

That was really really helpful Caitlin! Very simple, neat and clean guidelines. Loved it! Keep it up:)

[@ileetarots]

omg your explanation is so easy and direct to the point! Thank you for sharing your tips!

[@motivatedmikaela7300]

I always learn so much thank you Caitlin your the best!!

[@chezfavi]

very helpful and direct with no unnecessary commentary like in most videos out there, thank you!

[@Sarah5945]

please more of these, very interesting!! thank you caitlin!

[@carprincess]

I love the lighting tips! I always thought light straight on would be the best, but turns out that it'll make the image flat. No wonder!

[@natalieluis]

Loved this video! Definitely would love more photography videos ♥️

[@foraluckygirl]

I liked the shot from the side with the reflector most :)

[@MinecraftNinna88]

I would absolutely love more of these!

[@ranu800]

I am always looking forward to it!
Devices are also important for shooting!

[@user-on5bu7xp3u]

Such a good clear break down

[@sophiepoll-hulshoff9277]

I found this video incredibly helpful and interesting, would LOVE to see more like this! 😆

[@jensi1306]

I'm defo still in the 'boring' camp when it comes to my insta food photos 🙈 I love the simple style of just a white bowl and what's inside it but I'd love to try mixing things up and making it more interesting!

[@ednaa4382]

WOOOOW

[@manasama9971]

I needed these, thanks xx

[@andrestrains]

Oh my gosh, why haven't I seen a video like this before 😱, thank youuuuuu!!!!

[@CaitlinShoemaker]

You're welcome!

[@GabeRodriiguez]

Hi Andres! I've created a tutorial on how to shoot food photography with your smartphone! Feel free to check it out!

[@tokkia1384]

I’ve always gone by feel which wasn’t working as I’m an over thinker and I need everything to have an exact reason. Also it’d take ages because I’d set things up and then something’s off but I can’t pin point what it is...love how you gave concise tips and why they work.

[@cassiesidney9208]

This was soooo helpful! I would love to see more videos like this! 💕

[@maile4966]

thank you sooo much for this video. i love your examples of bad and good photos. please make more videos like this!

[@isabellaescobar100]

Please keep making these!!! loved it

[@mariahbrowne]

Thank you so much for the tips!! Very helpful ♥

[@CarlitaVinci]

This was a very informative and interesting video! I’m always impressed with your content:)

[@ana_drc]

Thank you for that video! Really informative and interesting! 👍🏻 I love to take side photos as I think the light reflects better! And I also like simplicity, « raw » photos, because sometimes I feel like retouched photos are overwhelming as there are too many information! But yeah, it’s a lot of fun! 👌🏻❤️

[@kopano_m]

Thank you for such an informative video, and for the visuals that went along with what you were explaining...

[@LINNEAPEALINGONSLEA]

This video is awesome! Thank you Caitlin!

[@kaleighdior5377]

This was really nice and helpful, thank you! I hope you re-upload your video from yesterday. I fell asleep before I could watch it 😋

[@CaitlinShoemaker]

Kaleigh Dior lol I accidentally uploaded it too early 😂 it’s supposed to go up next week!

[@risuhana]

Wow thank you so much for making this video!! That's so helpful ♥ :D

[@CaitlinShoemaker]

you're welcome, Hana!

[@thetrellishouse4859]

Thank you! You are so impressive. I hope you are getting all the success you deserve

[@kymberlishea2036]

Good luck on your move!! I hope it works out!! Keep the great content coming!💕

[@imeldanovita9016]

Whoaaa.. thank u.
ur video really inspired me for making food photos that i made for design photography, lighting and layout assignments are very important in capturing photos, great! i will use your tips, very useful ❤❤❤

[@waitinginawaterfall]

I really appreciate you making this

[@Moiirap]

Omg!! I love it! I going to try this!😍 thanks u for the tips!!🥰🙌🏼

[@juliazanapa9329]

Thank you a lot, Caitlin! ❤️I will try

[@EvolutionofMasha]

This was very informative! Short but so much info! Thank you!

[@VictoriaSiro]

thank you for sharing​! I love to look behind the scenes

[@cinnamonki]

This video is so helpful! Please do more!

[@camrinsmith4909]

Great tips! You are SO talented! 💗

[@MafiHazlinsky1]

Perfect explanation Caitlin thank you for your expertise

[@alinewong8724]

So helpful!. Thank you Caitlin!

[@chrisann989]

I wanted to learn for a long time about taking food photos coz I'm horrible at them so this video is super helpful. thank you soooo much❤❤

[@knead4food683]

I love the vid, thanks for sharing, this will help me a lot!

[@sarahseguin4199]

Great video. I loved the side by side comparisons!!!

[@AnnaISmith]

Best video on the subject. I actually got it because of your examples. Thank you,

[@felyc]

thankyou for the tips! the video is useful for me who just started learning food photography.

[@ohmygrill4404]

Fantastic tips. I feel like I have so much to learn... and also so much I need to purchase! I need better picture dishes for sure!

[@renash2758]

This was so interesting! I loved this video so much, super helpful :)

[@HealthOrigins]

Great tips on food photography Caitlin - I will definitely check out Skill Share, that looks exactly what I am after to get some food styling and photography skills! 😁 ❤ 👍

[@keshiachristelle5112]

Love this video. Simple but informative. Trying this out. 🙂

[@aquagamer1212]

I’m pursuing a degree in Photography and I’ve decided to be a Food Photographer/Blogger. This video is super helpful! 💙💙

[@crystallized_91]

Thank You For Sharing This Very Helpful Video!! 🙏🏻💖

[@shardhas.p3917]

Tnk you love your tips and you do a amazing job on this channel for a teenager keep inspiring all the best mush love ❤️.

[@veganlunchmom]

There is so much to learn about food photography!

[@kyndallhill36]

This was a great video. Super informative to me. Thanks for sharing!

[@KassandraWrnes]

YAY you uploaded again

[@LisaHayim1]

THIS IS SO HELPFUL!

[@lesibanyola]

Thanks Cait, luv yo stuffs x

[@vanessaalarcon2106]

Loved the video!❤️Really helpful! :). I paused the video and immediately Suscribed!✨

[@andreabriceno9807]

Thank u sooooo much for these💗💗 so useful🙌🏻

[@ilovejett1]

Thankyou! This was so helpful. Subscribed 😊

[@marcelamoreno3267]

So helpful!!!! I love your video, thanks for share this!!! Good for you 😀

[@Crazypreeteens]

I LOVE YOU THANK YOU FOR THIS!

[@danieladenisa00]

Thanks for the great advice ! Love the video 🍩

[@Red_Rebel]

Amazing tips I love it!

[@jordyna8377]

I'm curious how you manage your props. Are they your own dishes that you use regularly, or do you have a stash of classy dishware that you reserve for food photos?

[@mrpopcornization]

This is actually a good question, I hope it gets answered.

[@PlumHorizon]

This is so useful !! Always taking pictures with light coming from front and wow I réalisé maybe it’s not the best way 😍 Followed you on my personal channel already I’m happy this new channel received a new suggestion ❤️

[@a09271432]

Thank you for the tips! Very helpful

[@Pinupred21]

Such an informative video, thank you!!😊

[@AlainaNicole]

Your food photos ALWAYS look amazing 😍😍😍

[@Chaz.hands.]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@NikolettStaudinger]

Thank You, it was a very interisting, helpful video! :)

[@kamillaiqbal6521]

Thanks for this. I dont make them but I love the food videos.

[@sharkgirl801]

This was awesome! Thank you!!!

[@strategizemama]

Love this!!! Great info.

[@hemaloveseating1816]

You are very clear in explaining.

[@VeganeaBessa]

I loved this video

[@IstoryangPagibig]

Thanks, Caitlin!

[@rainbowmoonstone7349]

So informative, thank you! And I could never beat your photos with mine, haha

[@CoachMarco]

This helped me sooo much! Thx you°

[@LeO-js3li]

Thank you for the video, helped a lot☺️

[@ny1970]

SO HELPFUL!

[@FreezeFlavors]

Great tips, thank you.

[@RazzleDazzleVegan]

This is really helpful, thank you! :D

[@poojaajith]

Thank you for the tips 😊

[@Jeannious1]

Great advice!!