Food Photography
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Jordan Hughes has built an entire career around photographing liquid. Learn how to create dynamic beverage imagery by capturing liquid in motion. Jordan will cover the ideal camera settings and lighting techniques to achieve amazing results.
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0:00 - Intro
6:27 - Guidelines for beverage photography
9:47 - Gear
11:58 - Photographing coffee / Adding ripples
20:02 - Photographing wine / Liquid spirals in glass
29:
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Professional food and drink photographer, Jordan Hughes, walks us through the exact camera lenses he uses on nearly every shoot. Learn about the camera lenses that are an absolute must to have on hand, and how to best use them.
0:00 Intro
5:25 Jordan's go-to gear
6:32 Shot list
10:24 Lenses
30:59 Lens list summery
34:35 Jordan's photography course
37:00 Q&A
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Photographer Jordan Hughes will walk you through a cocktail & liquor product photo shoot. Learn how to properly light and photograph glassware, bottles and liquid, along with best practices for working with liquor brand clients.
0:00 - Intro & About Jordan
7:02 - Jordan's Studio Setup
9:51 - Beginner Tips
18:55 - Key Lighting Test
21:05 - Q&A Break
25:45 - Background Light Test
26:56 - Pros
29:57 - Pro tips: Making "Fake" Drinks
33:04 - Adding the Liquid & Final Image
35:42 - Q&A Break
51:51 - E-Course
53:53 - Final
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Professional beverage photographer Jordan Hughes offers five tips for photographing refreshing beverages, from lighting your images to using your photos to craft a story.
0:00 - About Hughes
0:55 - Off-Camera Flash
1:52 - Reflections
2:40 - When to Set Up Lighting
3:29 - Storytelling
4:39 - Mixology
Did you find these tips helpful? Share your own in the Comments section, below.
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From stunning still-life shots to capturing the energy of a Michelin-starred restaurant, photographer/director Jim Sullivan’s skillful eye takes us through the kitchen and onto the plate. In this B&H Event Space video, we talk to Sullivan about how he got started in his career and personal projects.
0:00 - Introduction
2:24 - Sullivan’s Background and Food Photography
10:34 - Gear, Film, and Prints
19:14 - Staying Motivated
30:04 - Staying Inspired
36:49 - Sullivan’s Work
54:26 - Talking Food
57:50 - Final Thoughts
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Paul Bartholomew has made a successful career in food photography and commercial work. We sit down with Bartholomew to discuss his experience in food photography, working with clients, and his impeccable attention to detail.
0:00 - Introduction
0:53 - How Bartholomew Got Started and His Career in Food Photography
8:20 - Bartholomew's Style and Specialties
21:07 - Bartholomew's Personal Projects
28:42 - Directing Clients Toward Your Strengths
31:11 - Bartholomew's Work
34:25 - Using Leica for Commercial Work, and Bartholomew's Workflow
45:45
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According to food photographer Mica McCook, the secret sauce is more than simply visual appeal, it's connecting to how the images make you feel. As McCook likes to say, she creates cravings, one photo at a time.
McCook's photos are dramatic like telenovelas, embracing the magic of a chef's palate, and delighting in the vibrant flavors that bring dishes to life. Her approach is theatrical and bold, akin to setting the stage for a grand performance. Each element, from the decadent chocolate drizzle to the vibrant pop of a fresh herb, contributes
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Now that we have a handle on using natural light for food photography, it’s time to move on to continuous light sources. When natural light isn’t available, or you want more specific control and placement of your light, you’ll have to use your own sources.
Natural light setup from Part
If you’re just getting started with food photography, you probably have some questions. I certainly did. There are countless ways to set up a beautiful shot of a meal or enticing ingredient. Where to start?
This three-part series will focus on how to light food for photographs. We’ll start with natural light since it is the most abundant and affordable light source. Many successful food photographers create stunning images using only natural light. Next, we will consider continuous lights, ranging from incandescent bulbs at home to tunable
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Jena Carlin, a commercial food and lifestyle photographer, shows you how to capture campaign-worthy photographs of comestibles. Carlin shares the basics of manipulating artificial light, tethered shooting, and tips for photographing food―all in a beautiful tabletop setting.
0:00 - Introduction
2:01 - Studio setup and ProGrade cards
8:40 - Finding the focal point: Camera settings
14:50 - Using a color checker
16:24 - Photographing honey drizzle
27:30 - Dapple light modifier explained
29:05 - Honey drizzle photos
34:04 -Triggering on
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Food, glorious food. There's no better time than the holiday season for a bountiful exploration of food photography—a fan favorite. For this episode of the podcast, we're delighted to connect with food blogger, educator, and content creator extraordinaire Joanie Simon. Listen in as she discusses the magic behind her aspirational, achievable shooting style. Besides examining the limits to reality when shooting fake food, Simon describes her collaborations with a dedicated crew, offers advice about a
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Simi Jois shares her process for creating light and airy still life photos using natural light. Join her as she demonstrates how she styles food in an appealing way.
Do you wish to improve your food photos? Watch this B&H Event Space video!
Click here to watch Part 1
0:00 - Introduction
1:02 - Recap
6:40 - Demo
48:43 - Q&A
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To get your photos noticed and potentially go viral on social media, you need to do more than come up with creative photography ideas. Keegan Evans shows you how to use short-form video like Tik Tok and Instagram Reels to help get your images noticed on these platforms. From content ideas to ideal video length, you’ll be ready to shoot your own short, vertical video!
Do you have any tips for getting your images noticed on social media? Please share them with us in the Comments section.
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Learn to photograph cocktails in this B&H photography seminar. Here’s an all-access, behind-the-scenes look at Anthony Nader's approach to photographing these liquid subjects, such as making prop ice cubes, handling glassware, styling cocktails, and so much more!
Do you style or photograph cocktails for a studio? Tell us about your own workflow!