Are you making these 7 common food photography mistakes?

Have you ever looked at your food photography and wondered why it just isn’t working?
In a recent live food photography critique, I noticed that a lot of our members were making the same mistakes when it comes to photographing food.
To help you avoid these same mistakes and get the best possible results, I’ve summarised 7 key points to keep in mind when photographing food. www.visualeducation.com/7-foo... (Includes FREE Food Photography Lighting Setup)
Some of the questions you should be asking yourself are:
➡️ Is the subject clear?
➡️ Is there a clear narrative?
➡️ Do the props fit with the scene?
➡️ Is the lighting suitable for the shot?
➡️ Is there sufficient depth of field in the image?
➡️ Have you identified and removed unnecessary distractions?
➡️ Did you shoot tethered?
If you’ve answered no to any of these points, don’t worry. I explain these in further detail throughout the video and also share some useful points to help you avoid and overcome these problems.
www.visualeducation.com/7-foo... (Includes FREE Food Photography Lighting Setup)
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0:00 Introduction
1:05 THE HERO ISN'T CLEAR
4:16 AN OVERPOWERING SUPPORTING CAST
5:06 INCORRECT LIGHTING STYLE
7:31 THE WRONG DEPTH OF FIELD
9:52 UNNECESSARY DISTRACTIONS
12:20 NOT SHOOTING TETHERED
13:03 CANON EOS UTILITY CANON

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  • @Michaelpalomataoneaperture
    @Michaelpalomataoneaperture3 жыл бұрын

    What an incredible teacher. When I started photography I watch your content many times. Such useful important tips and inspiring as always. Great work Karl .

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear thanks

  • @scg565081
    @scg5650814 ай бұрын

    Visual Education and Tin House are easily the most educative channels I’ve come across in my pursuit of Photography excellence. Seemingly obvious stuff so simply and well explained it doesn’t bear thinking about. The language and techniques used make even complicated shooting achievable regardless of the kit you use. Thanks Karl. Great job.

  • @safa6366
    @safa63663 жыл бұрын

    You are a professional person, I love you very much, and you are my role model. You have all the best of photography

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @safa6366

    @safa6366

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@VisualEducationStudio 🥺💕💕I can't believe you answered me

  • @bala1000mina
    @bala1000mina Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Karl for the wonderful points you mentioned in this video!

  • @robertolopezphotography9172
    @robertolopezphotography91723 жыл бұрын

    I love the practical approach to communicating aesthetic concepts, thanks for sharing Karl, cheers!

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @RS-Amsterdam
    @RS-Amsterdam3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the eye openers. Even when you know most of these things , it's always good to keep that knowledge fresh and your samples tell more than word can say !

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks RS

  • @rp.aguilera
    @rp.aguilera3 жыл бұрын

    Learning form the best... Great advice! As always!

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @tanweercaa
    @tanweercaa3 жыл бұрын

    Well done again Karl, it's really hard to criticize your work as you're covering each and every aspect very professionally. You must appreciate your critics for this effort. Best of luck 🌷.

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks!

  • @MrRandomatom
    @MrRandomatom3 жыл бұрын

    Love the tips and the critiques. This is one of my favorites so far. Very useful!

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @sam681991able
    @sam681991able3 жыл бұрын

    i love your tutorials been following your stuff since you started out i must say one of the best advices where people can actually follow through and much of it seems so possible to do for many photographers, only draw back for most photographers is that they cant own a studio like the one you have with the much space, it becomes hard to do the things you do with limited space

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sam but you can do a huge amount with food photography in just a table top space with a window. I've done it many times.

  • @rytisLT735
    @rytisLT7353 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for another amazing and valuable video! You're the BEST!

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome, thank you.

  • @IvanMoyaR
    @IvanMoyaR3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Karl for the tips as always love to watch and learn

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @simongentry
    @simongentry Жыл бұрын

    as usual you go out of your way to share your experience. ty

  • @MA-hd4or
    @MA-hd4or3 жыл бұрын

    such a great overview

  • @samielgalabi5278
    @samielgalabi52783 жыл бұрын

    🙏🏾🙏🏾 Such valuable information, thank you and Anna 😊

  • @quanpham9435
    @quanpham9435 Жыл бұрын

    thank you a lots

  • @TimediaUg
    @TimediaUg2 жыл бұрын

    It was very very useful... thanks for the class 💪

  • @alex_squeezebox
    @alex_squeezebox Жыл бұрын

    These are really good tips, thanks very much.

  • @explorer9239
    @explorer92393 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. So useful. Very much appreciated. 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @BrunoGallant
    @BrunoGallant Жыл бұрын

    Great content! Can be applied to all kinds of product photography. Thanks.

  • @geozarish
    @geozarish3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @Laura-vl2ri
    @Laura-vl2ri3 жыл бұрын

    Great! Thank you I needed 😍 perfect class

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @remareem9
    @remareem93 жыл бұрын

    Your course is something im looking forward to join! Im so excited to join soon. Cant wait to learn from you🙌💫💫💫💫

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful and welcome aboard.

  • @STIRTASTEADJUSTwithRESA
    @STIRTASTEADJUSTwithRESA3 жыл бұрын

    My food channel is fairly new and I am always seeking ways to improve my channel and food photography - just want to say a big thank you for sharing your tips and tricks I know they will help me going forward 🙏🏽

  • @LimaGolf284th
    @LimaGolf284th3 жыл бұрын

    Great tips, thank you for sharing.

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @mickue
    @mickue3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! You are one of the best photographery teachers on KZread!

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @terrainlandscapecontractor8345
    @terrainlandscapecontractor834510 ай бұрын

    Thanks, it always make so much sense when someone else reviews your work. :)

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad to help!

  • @gilles6238
    @gilles62383 жыл бұрын

    excellent demonstrations as always ! thanks a lot

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @droikfire607
    @droikfire6073 жыл бұрын

    Hey Karl! thank you very much for the criticism, I just saw the replay of the show on the website, my photo was that of the T-bone meat cut, clearly the points of view you present are correct, I will continue practicing the compositions, backgrounds, concepts and edit to show the hero of photography, thank you very much again.

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks and thanks for entering the critique.

  • @artemismalta3118
    @artemismalta31183 жыл бұрын

    Right on time! just what I needed :D

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy!

  • @titinemans9529
    @titinemans95293 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for giving this information for free ❤️

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    No problem

  • @neurontechno
    @neurontechno3 жыл бұрын

    spot on at every word.

  • @Satyanarayana-bk6zn
    @Satyanarayana-bk6zn Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic analysis

  • @finalcut3894
    @finalcut38947 ай бұрын

    Too good . Thank you sir

  • @uwegroe9344
    @uwegroe93443 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for these tipps & tricks! 🙏🏻

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    You bet!

  • @soumitro5885
    @soumitro58853 жыл бұрын

    Sir I'm following you for a long time. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and valuables ideas.

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    my pleasure

  • @VTGGT
    @VTGGT2 жыл бұрын

    8) I shoot food photography. Damn. It is one of the most demanding genres in photography. Every detail counts.

  • @nilntha
    @nilntha3 жыл бұрын

    Great advice Thank you sir

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @BiteSized_
    @BiteSized_ Жыл бұрын

    I love the explanation.

  • @josephchan4198
    @josephchan419810 ай бұрын

    Great tips!! Hope to see more food and product Photography this year or next.

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    10 ай бұрын

    More to come!

  • @cedricmorinet3675
    @cedricmorinet36753 жыл бұрын

    After such a video I think it’s time to go eat ! Thank you for so much clarity and precision in your words.

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful

  • @jlwilliams
    @jlwilliams3 жыл бұрын

    Another solid presentation, and brought back lots of memories since I spent 20 years shooting market-research photos for a food manufacturer. Curious if you ever use a tilt/shift lens for food...? I always did (90mm)... as often for putting things out of focus as bringing them into focus. Not so important now with digital, but it came in handy shooting on film...

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi J.L., I'd not thought of using the tilt and shift for food, good idea.

  • @david_r_munson

    @david_r_munson

    Жыл бұрын

    Back when I was assisting, I worked with a number of food photographers. Most of them either used a PC lens or a view camera, for exactly the reasons you cite. Now, I use a 90mm TS-E for a lot of my work. It’s not for everyone, but I love having that tool at my disposal, for all kinds of tabletop.

  • @madoudesighne368
    @madoudesighne3682 жыл бұрын

    very useful thanks alot

  • @cowboyyoga
    @cowboyyoga3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Karl! Another great video! I only hope one day, that there is the opportunity to get to your classes! I am sure they are great! This video was very helpful! )))

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Gary.

  • @ademola5803
    @ademola58033 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mr Taylor. I will bear that in mind on my next shoot. I did follow most of your rules in my last shoot two months ago.

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great cheers.

  • @nightdonutstudio
    @nightdonutstudio3 жыл бұрын

    Many new food photographer may come from event, portrait, wedding background. They use bounce flash a lot. So they do the same with food. Bounce light from white ceiling. And if they use flash with softbox, they usually place it in front of people. And when they do that to food. It looks no good again. So just knowing these two mistake will improve your food photography a lot.

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you yes good points.

  • @TheHuss07
    @TheHuss0710 ай бұрын

    I don't get why this channel has only 500k subs.

  • @spexgck2478
    @spexgck24782 жыл бұрын

    Amazing information

  • @nikoladechkov525
    @nikoladechkov5253 жыл бұрын

    Great advice Karl! 😌🙌

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you think so!

  • @gregoryhauser1506
    @gregoryhauser15063 жыл бұрын

    Great tips, very helpfull!! I think I should take your classes!

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    You should! :)

  • @gechaves2
    @gechaves23 жыл бұрын

    very good tutorial!! thanks

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @EkheEntertainment
    @EkheEntertainment2 жыл бұрын

    thanks bro!!!

  • @damiancanteros
    @damiancanteros3 жыл бұрын

    How can someone dislike this content? Awesome tips.

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @soyjulimegustacocinar1557
    @soyjulimegustacocinar15573 жыл бұрын

    You cannot imagine all that I have learned in your courses. I am enrolled in Karl Taylor Education and they have helped me a lot.

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks July for joining us and I'm glad to hear that it's helped.

  • @AbbyAbdullah
    @AbbyAbdullah Жыл бұрын

    thanks for the important tips:)

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    Жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure!

  • @philindeblanc
    @philindeblanc3 жыл бұрын

    well done! keeping fresh look with veggies is always a challenge!

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    So true!

  • @brainfm-relaxation
    @brainfm-relaxation3 жыл бұрын

    Hi, how are you? Nice video, thanks for sharing. Have an awesome week!

  • @jlos1361
    @jlos13613 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Most welcome

  • @momentphotos3845
    @momentphotos38452 жыл бұрын

    Great video....Thank you, from a new Subscriber

  • @Cali62825
    @Cali62825 Жыл бұрын

    Is your editing on Photoshop? How are you adding or taking light on your heroes? THANKS! Love your video!

  • @corinapapadopoulou3149
    @corinapapadopoulou3149 Жыл бұрын

    You sound a bit frustrated xD hahaha.Thank you for the tips the are absolutely amazing and extremely helpful

  • @JorisMaas
    @JorisMaas3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video. I am shooting food myself lately but it's really hard. This video answers some of my questions. I have a lot to learn still I know that for sure.

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear.

  • @JorisMaas

    @JorisMaas

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@VisualEducationStudio Of all camera related youtube channels your channel is probably the best for overall photography. I still like your old video's where you explain that gear does not matter. Still so many people fight eachother over gear lately (especially on FB groups where Sony shooters are really hostile towards Canon shooters and BlackMagic shooters that are dissing Sony shooters). Maybe it would be a good idea to make a 2021 update video what photography is all about!

  • @Govannonart
    @Govannonart3 жыл бұрын

    This advice is very useful not only for food photography. Same can be used in portrait or product as well. Thanks a ton, Karl. Best regards, Nikolai

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure Nikolai and yes can be applied across most genres

  • @bigstreetfood
    @bigstreetfood3 жыл бұрын

    ♥️Thank you so much this is nice 👍 Big Street Food 🍱.

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you too

  • @richardjefferson2769
    @richardjefferson2769 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    Жыл бұрын

    Welcome

  • @shyamlohar1335
    @shyamlohar13353 жыл бұрын

    VERY NIC SIR

  • @dragonchef38
    @dragonchef382 жыл бұрын

    I'm an amateur who has only ever taken pictures of meals I create for myself and would like help getting better and more creative

  • @douglasanessa
    @douglasanessa6 ай бұрын

    What editong program is that?

  • @peteypatric6982
    @peteypatric69822 жыл бұрын

    so the problem with a lot of outdoor photography (and outdoor food photography) is that the lighting is adjusted MOSTLY by the aperture, since without a fast shutter speed, the image becomes blurry, but if you have too small an aperture, the depth will become too intense and you'll end up With a really blurry background, a still pretty blurry middle ground, and a super crisp and detailed foreground.

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, you've got that the wrong way round regarding the small aperture but some of your facts are valid. Our free course will make it all clear - karltayloreducation.com/free-photography-course/

  • @moderntimes4814
    @moderntimes48142 ай бұрын

  • @guyswithnothingtodo
    @guyswithnothingtodo3 жыл бұрын

    I have a Nikon D3500 and it does not have feathering options. Any solutions?

  • @zenlife4616
    @zenlife46162 жыл бұрын

    I would also argue that in the photo of the 3 croissants, the colour of the wooden board is to close to that of the croissants. Not enough contrast between the two.

  • @bhaskardevkonwar
    @bhaskardevkonwar3 жыл бұрын

    Table Top food photography is quite common.So why not have a tutorial of food photography on natural environment form one of the best tutors🙏🏿

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. We have lots here - www.karltayloreducation.com/section/food/

  • @bhaskardevkonwar

    @bhaskardevkonwar

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@VisualEducationStudio Subscribing soon to improve my learning process🙏🏿.

  • @trackmedixuk
    @trackmedixuk2 жыл бұрын

    If you could only pick one lense for food photgraphy, what one would it be ? I currently use a Tamron 24-70 wide angle but feel it may not be the best choice. Please could you advise. Thank you Karl

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi for the best information on this subject - karltayloreducation.com/section/food/

  • @trackmedixuk

    @trackmedixuk

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@VisualEducationStudio Will do. Thank you

  • @messylaura
    @messylaura3 жыл бұрын

    food for thought

  • @shreyashshetye1209
    @shreyashshetye12092 жыл бұрын

    Which software to use for food photography/editing?

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    2 жыл бұрын

    PS, LR, whichever one you like.

  • @CybekCusal
    @CybekCusal3 жыл бұрын

    When doing food photography, how much of the lighting is flash vs continuous?

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi, it's all flash.

  • @tjc958

    @tjc958

    2 жыл бұрын

    Primarily people use flash, but continuous can be used and in most cases will yield pretty much identical results

  • @thelittleSpoonMan
    @thelittleSpoonMan Жыл бұрын

    the best

  • @badhabit714
    @badhabit7143 жыл бұрын

    I came here for photography and I got Hungry.

  • @huwpenson2678
    @huwpenson26782 жыл бұрын

    zing and pop

  • @MrWnw
    @MrWnw3 жыл бұрын

    Is it better to learn how to photograph myself or to hire a professional to shoot my food?

  • @ro4ers

    @ro4ers

    3 жыл бұрын

    Both. Long term, and provided you enjoy photography and design, learning how to shoot your own food shots will probably be beneficial. You will be able to learn a new skill or a bunch of new skills and save money that you would have otherwise used to hire a professional photographer. Though, you might end up spending money on new lights, reflectors, tripods, lenses etc :) Short term, hire someone that's a pro. You won't be able to simply pick up a camera, watch a few tutorials and come away with the beautiful, professional looking shots that you see in magazines. That is especially true if you don't have any general photography and editing experience. The bottom line is that if you need professional looking photos for business purposes and you need them now, get a pro to shoot them. If you're an amateur and/or willing to spend a lot of time learning, and it's not a time sensitive issue, go for it.

  • @StunnafulPhotography
    @StunnafulPhotography3 жыл бұрын

    Ewwww! BANG! Ewwww! BANG! 😂😂👍🏽💯

  • @1FotoJadamo
    @1FotoJadamo Жыл бұрын

    You didn't include the mistake of not taking into consideration the composing of food for graphic design and lettering that would compliment the final image.

  • @czaczaja
    @czaczaja Жыл бұрын

    Pronouncing Nikon the way it should be pronounced!

  • @HamzaFiazFilms
    @HamzaFiazFilms Жыл бұрын

    @evonationpk