Essential Photo Compositions TO KNOW: food + product styling
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- Styling can be one of the most intimidating parts of food and product photos. To take the frustration out of styling, I’m showing you how to create my two favorite compositions for flat lay and eye level photography: the “C” and the Diagonal.
The best part? They both look super impressive when photographed, but are unbelievably easy to create yourself. Basically, the best combination ever! insert praise hands here
As promised: my depth perfection video all about creating a shallow depth of field with a DSLR camera or iPhone’s portrait mode:
• Food + Product Photogr...
That incredible artist I mentioned: The Mint Gardener | / themintgardener
Berry "C" photo courtesy of @littlechefwithin. For fabulous recipes and photo inspiration: / littlechefwithin
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That tip about pointing the utensils to the next item to direct the eye was like a lightbulb moment for me! That makes so much sense but I had never picked up on it before!
Shell! I'm so happy I could give you a little cartoon lightbulb with that one! That's the thing with styling: it isn't necessarily HARD but it's hardly intuitive. Sometimes you just need someone to give you the inspiration
Great tips. I see if I can take pictures of some food next week. Thanks for the class.
It's amazing how such simple planning can make such a dramatic difference in your end results. The eye sees so much more than what is there.
Thanks so much for watching, Kai! I couldn't agree with you more
Another very helpful video - thank you Mandy!
Thank YOU, Niki! I'm glad they've all been helpful for you. Are there any topics you'd like to see in the future?
THIS VIDEO WAS SO HELPFUL 🤍🤍
We’re so happy to hear that, thanks so much for watching!!☺️
Great suggestions. I will definitely be using the Diagonal technique in future cake photos.
It works so well for cakes!! Thanks for watching and commenting Erica!
Great tips thank you. Wish I had thought of this backdrop concept years ago. I a photography studio for 25 years, and this would have been so handy!!! Brilliant 👏
Kimberly! I'm so happy you're loving the Surfaces and that they're a good fit for your studio. Making photoshoots easier and more fun is exactly why I created Replica in the first place. Thanks for all your support
Such an informative Video! Thank you, Mandy!
Thanks for checking it out Caity!! We have more videos on the way.
thank you for such clear explanations and examples
You're very welcome, Ali. I'm really glad to hear they were as clear as I hoped they would be
Such a fantastic tutorial. Love your products. I need more!
Thanks so much, Kelly!!
Thank you! I’m excited to try these tips!
You're so welcome! Definitely share your photos to Facebook VIP group once you've tried them!
The best tips only on this channel
Thanks so much, Sebastian!!
Thanks for taking your time and share it ❤
Thank you Mandy this was very helpful, always love your tips and tricks!
Thanks for watching, Barbara!!
Wow, this is so, so helpful! I found your company from one of your lovely FB ads, then I went to your blog, then I found your YT channel and subscribed! I'm starting a new Etsy shop for handmade bath and body products and my product photos need to stand out! I'm pretty much a novice at styling, but I do have a bit of an eye for what looks good. I have a DSLR, and I've learned the basics for it. Pls keep styling vids coming! I haven't checked all your vids yet, but an editing tutorial would be great, too! Your videos and blog are so professional and well-done. Ordering some backdrops soon!
Thank you for making these great videos! Very helpful tips! Replica Surfaces is incredible for any food or product photographer!
You're so sweet, thank you Amanda! I'm really happy to hear you found these tips so helpful
An amazingly helpful video. Can't wait to start practicing!
Yes! I'm so glad it was helpful for you. Please do, and let me know how it goes!
Thank you as always for the awesome tips!!
You're so welcome, Meredith! Definitely let me know if you give these ones a shot
Its so beautifully thought & awesome presentation
Love this styling tutorial! Would love to see more compositions in the future :D!
Wonderful videos!! I've been binge-watching all day, just soaking it all in. I'm sure I'll have to go back and watch a few of my favorites again. I have a few replica surfaces and they're wonderful but had no idea how to style my products. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, it has been a great help.
Thank you so much, Darla! We appreciate you watching and are so happy you're enjoying the videos!
This was such an informative and helpful video. Can't wait to use these techniques. Thank you!!!
Thanks for watching Caron!
Awesome. I love the class, too! Very helpful and informative. It has taken my product photography to another level!
This is so helpful, thank you.
Thank YOU! We're so happy you enjoyed the video!
These are great product ideas!! love how informational and easy to follow your videos are!!! can't wait to see more!💜
Thanks so much for watching and for your letting me know you found it super helpful!! I've got more on the way :)
This video is so helpful. I can't wait to try out theses techniques.
Fabulous, Theresa! Consider posting your photos to the Facebook VIP group once you've tried them out
Great video. Thanks. I just ordered a second set. Looking forward to getting them.
Thank YOU John! That really makes my day that you're enjoying your Surfaces enough to order a second set. Thanks for your support (again)!
Very Nice Information about food photography...Thank you
Thanks for watching!!
This was so helpful! Keep them coming!!
You got it, Farrah! I'll keep dishing these out
This is soso helpful, thanks so much for the details!
This was so helpful! I would love to see more videos on how to style paper! products like planners or calendars! Thank you! Loved this so much.
I like that very much. Opening creative eyes :)
Love these tips!
Wonderful! I've actually got a ton more styling tips on the website if you're interested: www.replicasurfaces.com/pages/how-tos
So helpful ! Thank you so much !
Thank you, Meriem! I appreciate that.
Yesss, knowing composition tricks up-levels photos for sure!
Thanks, Risa, that's exactly what I was going for with this one!
That all makes so much sense seeing it in action. Can’t wait to try those tips!
Isn't it awesome when you have that "A HA" moment? Definitely post your photos to the Facebook VIP group so we can see your compositions in action
Thank you! This is so helpful!
That's awesome to hear, Amy! Thanks for watching
This was awesome Thank you !!
Mandy you are so great! Thank you so much for everything you do!
Natali! YOU're so great! I really appreciate you watching and supporting what Replica is all about
I love it, such a beautiful explanation 😍😍
Love this video! Such great tips especially for a beginner like me!
Thank you so much, Traci! I'm glad I could help you get started. If you're interested in more styling tips, I have a ton on the website: www.replicasurfaces.com/pages/how-tos
Thank you!! This was so helpful. I am going to be replaying this all the time
Absolutely! I'm glad I could break them down in a helpful way. If it's easier, I also have a written version you can reference any time: www.replicasurfaces.com/blogs/replica-surfaces-blog/photo-compositions-to-know
Thank you so much for taking it step by step! I love these setups and can't wait to try them!
You're so welcome, Cheyenne! Step-by-step is how I learn best, too, so I'm glad that's a good style for you. Definitely let me how they go for you
Such a great breakdown of the 2 styling options. I really appreciate the verbal and visual step by steps. As well as the reasons why. Love my surfaces and TRULY appreciate the tips and learning opportunities!
Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words. I'll do my best to create more videos for you soon :)
I really love your videos! They are so helpful and contributes to me! Thank you so much Mandy!
Thanks for saying so Gloria!! I've got more videos on the way!!
Such a great video!! I learned so much about styling product shots and the step by step was so helpful to visualize how to set things up! Thanks so much Mandy!!
Thanks for watching and for your kind words Emily! I've got more videos on the way!
Mandy, you truly create the best tutorials. I have learned so much from you.
This is such a wonderful thing to say and I'm sorry for my delayed reply! I just want to share all the things I wish I knew when I was getting started. Are there any video topics you'd like to see in the future? I'm working on a bunch of new ones right now!
This was so helpful! Great tips and ideas. I can’t wait to try them out!
Thank you, Katie! I'm glad you found it so helpful. Please do try them and let me know what you think
great ideas!! im going to try these tips and see how I do. Thanks!
thank you so much for this. Of everything I've seen and read over the past 2 years, this has been most helpful
Thank you so so much, that's some incredibly high praise. Thank YOU for watching and for your support. I'll keep more videos on styling coming
Best composition vid on the internet more on this subject pls. 🙏
Thank you SO much for saying this, that's an incredibly motivational thing to hear! I'll definitely think about similar topics for future videos - I've got a lot of new ones coming
Thanks for what you give us
Amir! You're so welcome. Amazing Surfaces are important but you also need tips and tricks that aren't intuitive. I'm glad I was able to provide some with this video!
This is great and super useful! Thanks for creating this tutorial, Mandy!
You're so welcome Viola! Thanks for watching-- more videos are on the way!!
Thank you for the answers to many questions about product staging! I've learned so much from your videos and the forum. You have really helped me up my photography game!
You're very welcome Jill! That's my job to anticipate styling questions before anyone even asks ;) Your photos started off great and have truly gone to the next level since I've known you. I'm so glad my Surfaces and videos could be a part of it
I’m using this technique for the client shoot I’m about to do. Thanks!
That's awesome! I'd love to see the shots you create for clients using these techniques. Definitely consider posting them to the Replica Facebook VIP group
Thank you Mandy for creating Replica Surfaces! It’s truly made a difference in the quality of my food photography. Keep on rocking!
Thanks so much Gaëlle!! I'm so happy to hear Replica has made a difference in the quality of your photos. I'll keep the videos coming!!
Thanks, this is super helpful! I use your surfaces all the time. Love them!
Cate! I'm so glad this was helpful for you and that you're loving your Surfaces! Definitely let me know if you give these techniques a try
Mandy thank you for sharing the best tips!
Thanks for checking it out!! I'm glad you found it helpful :)
This tutorials is for no doubts one of my favorites .
Wow, that's an incredibly high compliment! I'm glad you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed making it. Any topics you'd like to see in future videos?
@@replicasurfaces all your videos and tutorials are fun,helpful and easy to follow I enjoyed every second of them . I would want to know more about natural lighting in food photography .
Thank you!! that was so helpful!!
I'm so happy you learned something from this video! Both compositions are so easy when you give them a try, but they aren't intuitive. When you see them it's like *mind blown*
It was so helpful to see them built piece by piece. Can't wait to try out the diagonal for my product shots! Thanks, Mandy!
You're so welcome Jennifer! Thanks so much for watching--I'm really happy that you found these tips to be helpful!
I love the video. It’s really informative on composition and I can’t wait to use these techniques in my product photography. Thanks for creating such awesome surfaces. I want them all!
Thanks so much Mia!! I'm so glad that you found it so informative!! I've got more videos coming soon :)
Very informative, thank you 😍
Thanks so much for watching, Aisha!❤️
Thanks!!!!This was so helpful!
Glad it helped!
I just loved your style, you teach it so well! Thank you, it really helped me a lot
We're so happy to hear that! Thank you so much for watching, Isabela!❤️
this was unbelievably helpful, thank you SO much!!
Well you're unbelievably awesome, Jordan! Thank YOU for saying such lovely things and sending some love my way. Hopefully you'll try one or both. What topics would you like me to cover in future videos?
Thanks for walking through this! It has given me so many ideas for an upcoming photo!
Awesome, Ana! I'm excited to see some shots of your upcoming shoot!
Absolutely excellent, detailed and easy to follow instructions! Thank YOU! I can't wait to use them in my next photo shoot!!!!
Thanks so much Mary!! I tried to make it as detailed as possible :) I can't wait for you to try these compositions at your next shoot!
Great educational video!👍
Thank you Julie! I'm glad it was helpful for you
Very simple concepts that add a lot of value to my work. Thank you!
The best tips are the simple ones--that's exactly what I was going for. Thanks for watching!!
I really love your videos and surfaces! They have helped me a lot in styling my food! I'm now shooting and styling like a pro and not to mention the fact that I have been editing my pictures by myself using your Lightroom titbits! Thank you @Mandy! You are so selfless!!!🙏🏾🔥🔥🙏🏾
I'm so happy to hear our videos and Surfaces have been so helpful to you Maame!! That absolutely makes my day and I'll keep working on creating more for you :)
Styling is my pain point! Thanks for these great pointers Mandy!
I think it's everyone's pain point! Styling doesn't have to be hard, but it definitely isn't intuitive. I'm so glad I was able to help and really appreciate you watching
Thanks for these informative tips. I create my own handmade cards and love showcasing them, so I can’t wait to give these tips a try! Thanks again!
You're so welcome Madge! I think you'll find the C-shaped composition will work really well for your handmade cards. Thanks for watching :)
These tips were amazing! Super helpful for someone just beginning. Looking forward to trying them out!
Thank you so much, Kalindi! I'm glad I give you a great starting point. After you've tried them, definitely post your photos to the Facebook VIP group so I don't miss them
I appreciate these tips! Styling is something I struggle with! ❤️❤️❤️
I'm so glad you found this video helpful and appreciate you watching! I think we ALL struggle with styling so it means a lot that I could help make it easier
Thank you for sharing these tips , Mandy ! I’ll try both of these techniques for my product and photography 😊
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!!
awasome
Thank you Sinan, I really appreciate your support!
Your voice is SOO soothing to me! I can't wait to try out the C style for my cake photography. I'm excited to see more videos!!
That's incredibly sweet, Jovana, I'm very happy I could help AND sooth. Maybe I should consider a second career in ASMR ;) I'll definitely keep the videos (and voice) coming!
This was so so helpful, I will definitely be rewinding/replaying while attempting soon!
Natalie! I'm so happy you found this one helpful! I've also got a written version that you can reference any time you need to: www.replicasurfaces.com/blogs/replica-surfaces-blog/photo-compositions-to-know
Excellent video, thank you
Glad you liked it!
Super helpful tips - especially for a beginner like me! Thanks so much! Looking forward to learning from more of your videos!
Fabulous! I'm so happy I could help get you started, Arielle. I'll definitely keep the videos coming
There is so many nuggets here! Thank you. Still learning how to stage pictures and I have already watched this 2x. 👌
Mmmm...nuggets! Now you've got me ready for lunch ;) I'm so glad this was helpful for you and REALLY appreciate you watching it twice, Louise *blush*
Thank you so much for this!! Flatlay photos have been my archnemesis for the longest! Can't wait to try these tips out 😁
You're so welcome!
I recently invested in 2 of your surfaces and it has made such a difference in my food photography! I think it's important to evoke a positive emotion to food and that's exactly what your products help me accomplish!
That is SO lovely to hear! It means a lot to me that your Surfaces have made a difference in your food photography and helped you create the positive vibes you're going for!
Thank you for this! Awesome info!
You're so welcome Anne! Thanks for being such an awesome supporter of Replica and what we're all about!
It's amazing 👏 ❤
This video is so helpful! I always struggle with knowing where to place objects in my food photographs. I'm definitely going to try both of these compositions.
This means so much to me! Styling doesn't have to be hard but it certainly isn't intuitive and I think we ALL struggle with it. Please please post your photos to the Facebook VIP Community so we can learn from them once you've tried these techniques
Wow. This actually taught me a lot!!! I cannot wait to try to incorporate some of these into future photos that I can use in my RUclips videos 🥰🥰 I think I’m going to try the c composition first. It’s really interesting that your goal is to guide the viewers eyes!
That's so awesome to hear, Gino! I'd absolutely love to see these techniques in action in your RUclips videos (and in the Facebook VIP group too)
This is amazing! Subscribed thank you!
Thank you so much!!❤️
Thank you for this video explaining the 2 styling options. I love your VIP group and am learning so much. I look forward to more videos and tips on styling, shooting and props. I've added this to my favorites so I can refer back to it.
You're so welcome! I really appreciate you watching and being a part of the VIP group. I'll definitely create more videos going forward!
@@replicasurfaces Can't wait!
Such a great video!!! Thank you Mandy. I just got these super cute bowls and will try the C method to create a nice smoothie bowl story! Really love the step by step description too and would love to see more videos like these. Can’t wait to share my smoothie bowl photo with you and the community! Love, Linda
Thank YOU for watching, Linda! I'm excited to see what photos you create with you new bowls - definitely share them to the Facebook VIP group! Where did you get the bowls, if you don't mind me asking? I'm always on the look out for great new props
Replica Surfaces Yes! Love posting in the Facebook group. I got these bowls at Anthropology, one of my favorite stores for unique looking props and everything else, but I have to say I also really like create and barrel and cb2. So many pretty things out there ✨
love this! thank you :)
So happy you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching!!
This is amazing, thank you for these tips! I am planning to launch a food blog soon, so this is perfect timing. :) I love all your videos, they are so easy to follow. Keep up the great work!
That timing IS perfect! Massive congrats on the new blog - what's it called? I'm so glad you're loving all the videos - I try really hard to break everything down and make the info easy to digest and start applying right away. I'll keep them coming :*
Thanks :) It’s still work in progress, hopefully in a few months I will be able to launch it. At least I have some time to practice my food photography. Your videos are such an inspiration. :)
I have always struggled with the art and prop styling of my product photography but these are two great options for my natural skincare line. I'm excited to give them a try :)
I'm so happy to hear that you'll give these a try for your natural skincare line Kristen!! Thanks for watching :)
You just gave me that AH HA moment! I'm a portrait photographer, but have recently been hand making products and they need to be photographer for social media and my online store! I seriously had NO IDEA how to make it more appealing and this video helped me so much! Thank you for sharing! I'll be trying your tips and tricks!
AH HA moments are exactly what I'm going for! Congrats on the pivot to product creation (I'm clearly a fan of that, myself). I completely hear you on how overwhelming styling can be - it isn't necessarily HARD but it's certainly not intuitive. I'm so glad I could help break it down and make it easier to digest. Definitely post your photos to the Replica VIP group - I'm excited to see them!
Wow amazing....i liked the way you teach , it was very helpful.....please do make more videos regarding cooking ❤
Thank you so much for the helpful tutorial. I just received my Replica Surfaces and am excited to try out the “C” and the “Diagonal” compositions.
Robbi! I'm so glad your Surfaces arrived and really appreciate your support. Please do try them out and consider posting your photos to the Facebook VIP group so we can all learn from them
Oh I so love this. I need more tips. Like this these!
Good to know! I'll keep the styling tips coming. I actually have a ton in the How-Tos section of the website if you're interested! www.replicasurfaces.com/pages/how-tos
@@replicasurfaces oh thank you. I didn't know these were on there.
Super helpful. Thanks
You're very welcome, Deborah! I'm glad this one was helpful for you
Awesome ❤