How to improve your food photography at home (without having to buy fancy gear)

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My first professional job as a full time photographer was actually as a food photographer. In this video I will give you some tips to improve your own food photography without having to buy fancy lights or camera gear. You'll also meet my friend Vla who is a health and fitness guru and he'll be doing the cooking and helping us with the styling. I hope this helps you get better shots of your dishes.
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  • @DrAllisonAnswers
    @DrAllisonAnswers6 жыл бұрын

    I just stumbled on your site, at the suggestion of my photographer husband, and it is WONDERFUL! I love how practical your tips are, even for a fairly new photographer. Very easy to understand and super inspiring! I love that you emphasize you don't always need super fancy equipment to capture beautiful photos. Amazing content; THANK YOU!

  • @KatieKookaburra
    @KatieKookaburra5 жыл бұрын

    This is EXACTLY why I love your videos. So in-depth yet so simple to follow and understand! Thank you as always. Also loved the comparison of pics with different cameras. Would have loved to learn more about styling.

  • @noeley100
    @noeley1005 жыл бұрын

    You have to be the clear and straight forward photography guru i have ever heard. You say everything that we need to hear, nothing, ambiguous or assuming that we know already. well done you! onwards........

  • @markharris5771
    @markharris57716 жыл бұрын

    Another brilliant video with great tips. This is the first video of yours I’ve actively put off watching. I was a chef for 20 years but it ended quite bad and I had to give it up due to having a condition colloquially know as the chef's illness (alcoholism). I’ve purposely avoided almost everything to do with food photography since, even though I’ve been sober for 22 years. Watching this has started me thinking, I know food very well and I’m slowly learning how to press a shutter.

  • @seantuck

    @seantuck

    6 жыл бұрын

    +Mark Harris thanks for sharing that Mark. Maybe it’s time to jump back in on your own terms.

  • @salilp84

    @salilp84

    5 жыл бұрын

    Go for it man. All the best.

  • @rossholmes178

    @rossholmes178

    5 жыл бұрын

    Good on you Mark - it can be a tough gig. Go for it though...

  • @tomobrien4182

    @tomobrien4182

    4 жыл бұрын

    You should be very proud of how you've overcome that. Do what your heart desires!

  • @little_engine_goes_to_Thailand

    @little_engine_goes_to_Thailand

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing- I have a similar story to you (Chef /Owner) Although I don't have the 22 years and it is day to day for me- I have picked up the camera too. (-; Good luck

  • @Needacreate
    @Needacreate7 жыл бұрын

    Helpful and inspiring as ever, Sean. Particularly love how you utilize available light, improvised light modifiers, and less than fancy gear. Very encouraging, makes me want to experiment with the genre myself.

  • @hugojackson6822
    @hugojackson68226 жыл бұрын

    Really love your videos Sean. I stumbled on them a few days ago (Editing Color was the first one) and it really changed the way i'm looking at the pictures I'm trying to take. I also realised I had already seen some of your videos about Product Photography a few years back and I remember taking so many tips from it back then, while I was working on 3d lighting product shots. Thanks so much for being such an inspirational photographer and genuine human being.

  • @MrAquabug
    @MrAquabug7 жыл бұрын

    One word: Excellent! I love the simplicity, thank you to you both!

  • @terencetsy
    @terencetsy5 жыл бұрын

    Top info, mister! The value that you present never ceases to amaze me.

  • @DannyGrubs
    @DannyGrubs6 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful video! For me personally, using natural light is the best and easiest way to improve any food photo

  • @joshuaprufer6305
    @joshuaprufer63056 жыл бұрын

    I feel like having a tripod helps alot in this scenario because you can use a longer shutter speed which results in better control of your exposure. Thanks for this video Sean!

  • @rosaclovis
    @rosaclovis7 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video Sean! I love your style and the way that you show everything. Thank you very much for sharing all these amazing knowledge with us!! Cheers

  • @marklambert7734
    @marklambert77344 жыл бұрын

    all in the preparation! thanks for showing your approach.The pointers about controlling light and shade are very helpful.

  • @MissLizaYangonMyanmar
    @MissLizaYangonMyanmar4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. This just appeared in my feed as I'm looking to learn better food photography skills for my China Instagram. What I love is that it's a genuine video raw and not overproduced. Humble with useful information that I can see. You also make it accessible and relatable to me. I'm starting with my phone cameras. Once I hit an Insta milestone I will upgrade to a decent old Cannon as you have shown. And I love the comparison of the phone to the cameras and how to do light and dark photography. So I felt so warm and moved by this lovely video that I joined.

  • @andrew5860
    @andrew58606 жыл бұрын

    Sean...you are one of the most insprational (non-pretentious) photographers that I have seen on KZread. You are a pleasure to watch. The tips you provide really do help me to improve my photography (which I have been doing for over 20 years). Every day is a school day!

  • @KatieKookaburra

    @KatieKookaburra

    5 жыл бұрын

    Andrew McAlpine totally agree!! Love this channel.

  • @teocrawford
    @teocrawford6 жыл бұрын

    thanks a lot for the informative tips! Those dark food photos were incredible😱😍

  • @nomancave591
    @nomancave5916 жыл бұрын

    All your videos inspire me. You do such a good job. Keep up the good work!

  • @notrom-thesilencer7993
    @notrom-thesilencer79935 жыл бұрын

    thx Sean for this video, been trying to find some insight on food photography, now i found it !!

  • @mjfalcon007
    @mjfalcon0077 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video Sean thank you very much for sharing this. Food photography has been an interest of mine for a while so this really resonates with me. You and your friend make a great team. Great job on putting all this content together.

  • @MichelleCoxPhotography
    @MichelleCoxPhotography5 жыл бұрын

    I am ALL about doing fun shoots at home learning with what you can BEFORE busy expensive equipment... Great tips and video!

  • @johnspencer1146
    @johnspencer11467 жыл бұрын

    Another great video Sean and great food by Vla, thank you for sharing and for all the information please keep it coming.

  • @anazivick303
    @anazivick3037 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. I can totally relate to this - started photographing food just a few month ago, using similar improvised methods. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @FinancialCoach4U
    @FinancialCoach4U6 жыл бұрын

    Inspiring, informational, fun. Please keep 'em coming!

  • @rommelltorres7094
    @rommelltorres70946 жыл бұрын

    I am a food/product photographer for more than a decade, and still I have learned a lot from your video. Thanks for sharing!

  • @paulrobinson6548
    @paulrobinson65487 жыл бұрын

    Great video Sean. It's not an area I've ever really spent any time with, but it's inspiring when you watch someone who really knows what they're doing. Super recipes from Vla too!

  • @naomimanzana8205
    @naomimanzana82057 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous! Nice intro to food photography! Thanks for the tips!

  • @anthonyhedger4301
    @anthonyhedger43017 жыл бұрын

    That's spooky Sean. As you know I follow your blogs, videos, photography etc with great interest and have been thinking recently that I'd like to shoot food. And low and behold you are there once again to offer your insight. Thank you. The food you shot looks delicious and mouthwatering and the photographs were amazing. Tony.

  • @SergioTheOne
    @SergioTheOne7 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are always so artful. Thank you for sharing. I don't usually take pictures of my food but I do share a lot about my life on my videos & my Instagram so if I manage to make them look beautiful with your tips, it would be a great thing to add. Thanks for your videos! They inspire me every time. 🙌🏼

  • @seantuck

    @seantuck

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate:)

  • @Vickietreats_
    @Vickietreats_2 жыл бұрын

    I find these tips really helpful especially the dark food photography. Thanks for sharing!

  • @nicocastillo2099
    @nicocastillo20997 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding, as always. Never a dull moment with your videos, Sean. Will be looking forward to your next video. :)

  • @keithshenkin3674
    @keithshenkin36745 жыл бұрын

    Terrific video - visual treat. You explain things simply and don't waste a word. Inspiring.

  • @metalpickle
    @metalpickle7 жыл бұрын

    Always a pleasure to watch Sean...

  • @pratham1161
    @pratham11614 жыл бұрын

    Great vid ! So so so much helpful this Quarantine!

  • @lukakoprivica
    @lukakoprivica4 жыл бұрын

    Finaly someone who shares my experience... It's all about styling!

  • @ezebado
    @ezebado6 жыл бұрын

    Another great video Sean ! Congratulations and keep doing more ;) This particular one comes perfect for me as next shots are food photography :)

  • @samuellee6906
    @samuellee69066 жыл бұрын

    This is great.. simple way! Thanks for sharing your know-how!

  • @stelaroibas3192
    @stelaroibas31926 жыл бұрын

    Great video and wonderful ideas to apply without an expensive gear. Thanks a lot Sean!!

  • @flightallday
    @flightallday4 жыл бұрын

    This guy deserves ALOT more subscribers. Subscribed!

  • @bpbumbleberry71
    @bpbumbleberry717 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing! I thought this is an excellent, excellent tutorial. I learned so much and Im so excited to try this out!

  • @8bitofit359
    @8bitofit3595 жыл бұрын

    When he said "dark food photography is really popular right now" it sounded like dogfood photography to me xD I just thought: what?! Dogfood photography, really? Trends these days... *:-D

  • @ashabrandiearley7206

    @ashabrandiearley7206

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @CVCC
    @CVCC6 жыл бұрын

    very good, amazing shots with such simplicity of gear. Bravo

  • @malenaperdomo4799
    @malenaperdomo47997 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed this video Sean! Thank you! You and your friend are great teachers. I take pictures of my own foods but I am always thinking what if I had this, or that... but you had great tips to create amazing pictures. Oh the food, looks yummy.

  • @TheSillyKitchenwithSylvia
    @TheSillyKitchenwithSylvia4 жыл бұрын

    Lots of great tips here. Glad you showed the shots too.

  • @fernandaaguiar6285
    @fernandaaguiar62854 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing with us! I love the way you explain!! Great video and great pictures! Simply fantastic! You have a new subscriber!

  • @FriesyRider
    @FriesyRider Жыл бұрын

    Nice! Finally a video without any fancy expensive gadgets. Thank you guys

  • @TheBiggervern
    @TheBiggervern6 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful food and excellent photography and teaching. Many thanks both.

  • @traniva
    @traniva6 жыл бұрын

    A very very great and simple tips from you, Mr.Sean, thanks a lot

  • @JuanJGomezM
    @JuanJGomezM5 жыл бұрын

    Great video, very inspiring and well thought! Thanks a lot! 🤙🏻

  • @lindaj6675
    @lindaj66756 жыл бұрын

    I'm working on a personal project and I'm shooting still life. The lighting principles work. Thanks.

  • @thehikingcommunity4806
    @thehikingcommunity48064 жыл бұрын

    Woah! This channel has blown up so much as it’s supposed to. I was here around 30k. Great job, Sean!

  • @j1jh002
    @j1jh0024 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Great video!

  • @Billie_Marie_
    @Billie_Marie_4 жыл бұрын

    I love your creativity! Thank you!

  • @wudashudacuda
    @wudashudacuda6 жыл бұрын

    Great video really enjoyed the simplicity and clarity of explanation.

  • @NikoNikolaev
    @NikoNikolaev7 жыл бұрын

    Great video Sean! I really enjoy it! Keep going!

  • @shandiajohnson3559
    @shandiajohnson35594 жыл бұрын

    Ommmmggggg I learned so much. Thank you!

  • @kwizmon
    @kwizmon4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sean. You're the best 👍🏽

  • @Rampoo11
    @Rampoo116 жыл бұрын

    This is the best beginner food photo tutorial. thank you

  • @TamaraJosephine4
    @TamaraJosephine45 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for these videos!

  • @Fa6oomka94
    @Fa6oomka945 жыл бұрын

    Your video remains a favorite refrence to review once in a while to refresh my knowledge on food photography 💕

  • @Napoleon-Blownapart
    @Napoleon-Blownapart7 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video Sean! I usually just snap my lunch with my phone and pop it on Instagram, this has inspired me to put a little more effort in. Your mate's food looks great too. You're knocking it out of the park at the moment with these vids.

  • @seantuck

    @seantuck

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate:)

  • @ameliegagnon5629
    @ameliegagnon56292 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video, so helpful, thank you for maiking it approachable and informative!

  • @ajayjose2771
    @ajayjose27714 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this! ❤️

  • @piyushmishra7791
    @piyushmishra77917 жыл бұрын

    I liked the way you brought out that camera range thing yet again. 5D, 550D or your iphone, you did the job great. Also, it was good to learn how simply we can set up our own budget studio without fancy stuff. Keep going mate, you are amazing!

  • @AaronFleming
    @AaronFleming7 жыл бұрын

    Can't decide if I came to the video for the tips on food photography or for the recipes now haha

  • @seantuck

    @seantuck

    7 жыл бұрын

    The great thing is you don't have to choose:)

  • @rachellewaddle8744

    @rachellewaddle8744

    Жыл бұрын

    @@seantuck Did the link to the recipes get removed? I can't find it anywhere - the cake looks delicious! Amazing tutorial, thank you!

  • @jessyca9833
    @jessyca98334 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you so much! I've done landscape photography, but I'm an enthusiast home cook and I wanted to start with DYI solutions before investing in proper gear/set-up in the future - thank you so much for saving me some $$.

  • @seantuck

    @seantuck

    4 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome. Good luck.

  • @GlennThomasJr
    @GlennThomasJr5 жыл бұрын

    You are so helpful and you've really built my confidence up with using my inexpensive gear.

  • @rakulreghunath2745
    @rakulreghunath27455 жыл бұрын

    Hey Sean.. Amazing video.. Thank you for these amazing contents..!!

  • @AmiraHaque
    @AmiraHaque2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video!

  • @xPianoxMetalx
    @xPianoxMetalx7 жыл бұрын

    I really love it that Sean uses older and used gear that's more affordable to photography-beginners than a 5Div or a 1Dx. Oh. I wrote this comment before I read the title of the video.

  • @gavinjmcgrath6983
    @gavinjmcgrath69837 жыл бұрын

    Super practical and super images! Thanks.

  • @buddyWalrus
    @buddyWalrus6 жыл бұрын

    This was very helpful! Great tips to get started

  • @samdub
    @samdub6 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial this dude. Helped a lot thanks! Ps, didn’t realise the dark shots were so easy to do! Thanks again

  • @mrtbhdr
    @mrtbhdr7 жыл бұрын

    awesome video and photos as usual! i wasn't into food photography but now it seems delicious to work at:)

  • @MousikiPetrou
    @MousikiPetrou4 жыл бұрын

    amazing photoshooting advices ! thank you very very much!!!

  • @dhirajshetty483
    @dhirajshetty4834 жыл бұрын

    Great Video ! Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @paulfulton4989
    @paulfulton49895 жыл бұрын

    I know this is not a recent video, but it looks like a fun collaboration. I also have to agree with you on the apsc sensor canon body and the nifty fifty. It's a fantastic combanation that gives you a versital 80 mm or so focal length. I am currently in this configuration. Best of all when I go full frame I have a 50mm f1.8. Another great vid!

  • @35effie
    @35effie7 жыл бұрын

    I own a canon 50d with the same 50mm lens you mentioned :) I found the work you have done excellent! Thank you for sharing these tips with us :)

  • @rohitmenon2268
    @rohitmenon22687 жыл бұрын

    i've always wondered how i could improve my food photography, now i know.. Thanks Sean :)

  • @user-lc8mw9td8e
    @user-lc8mw9td8e6 жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely what I wanted!

  • @draconbacon6395
    @draconbacon63956 жыл бұрын

    Wow just wow.

  • @AndyNoblePhotography
    @AndyNoblePhotography7 жыл бұрын

    Excellent as always Sean

  • @theocrevon6374
    @theocrevon63747 жыл бұрын

    Really great video tutorial. It's really pleasant to get some learning resources like these from professional: that goes farther than "hey use this amazing lightroom preset"...

  • @YannickReid
    @YannickReid6 жыл бұрын

    Very clear and thorough, Sean.

  • @robspedding9520
    @robspedding95207 жыл бұрын

    Love this! Coincides with me messing about with my Nikon D3300, 50mm/1.8 lens and some chocolate brownies I made. I'll go back now and try out some of your tips. Awesome work Sean.

  • @antonkollo1311
    @antonkollo13117 жыл бұрын

    Simple. Informative. Inspiring as always

  • @pidgepagonis
    @pidgepagonis7 жыл бұрын

    Love love love your videos and your demeanor :)

  • @FoodTechLife
    @FoodTechLife6 жыл бұрын

    Very nice - looking forward to the recipes as well.

  • @StephanieStoven
    @StephanieStoven5 жыл бұрын

    Loved that you Included the photos you used when you were first starting out!!

  • @Macsnapshot
    @Macsnapshot6 жыл бұрын

    I love your vids. Well done Sean .

  • @GabeRodriiguez
    @GabeRodriiguez4 жыл бұрын

    Great info, thank you for these tips 🙌🏼

  • @ChefJohnPolitteItsOnlyFood
    @ChefJohnPolitteItsOnlyFood4 жыл бұрын

    excellent video, tips and food! Thanks!

  • @capitalseaboard9606
    @capitalseaboard96064 жыл бұрын

    Best tutorials I have found on the internet so far. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this! Would love to see content on video. Just saw your color grading video, it was fantastic. Definitely subscribed!

  • @seantuck

    @seantuck

    4 жыл бұрын

    More tutorials on filmmaking coming this year.

  • @capitalseaboard9606

    @capitalseaboard9606

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@seantuck Fantastic!! Thank you so much. Notifications on!

  • @AlenaZhdanava1
    @AlenaZhdanava13 жыл бұрын

    Great one, great tips, thank you for sharing !

  • @jayengmahatma1223
    @jayengmahatma12235 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, straight to the point of topic

  • @azulmundi3350
    @azulmundi33505 жыл бұрын

    Nice tutorial and insight into food photography. Thanks

  • @Fa6oomka94
    @Fa6oomka946 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Excellent Excellent ..truly I am grateful for such an informative video

  • @LarryFournillier
    @LarryFournillier5 жыл бұрын

    Great tips, Sean! 👍🏽

  • @alpabopo
    @alpabopo7 жыл бұрын

    great as usual dude. Rock on...

  • @user-om2iv9ob5v
    @user-om2iv9ob5v4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the wonderfully done video 💝

  • @jeaninedc11
    @jeaninedc112 жыл бұрын

    Dang Sean, I have watched a bunch of food photography videos and then find yours and realize that I could have easily just skipped all the other ones and saved time. Big fan, as you can see, and as a middle-aged introvert, I don't say that lightly. The dark moody photo of the cake is really amazing.

  • @loriasoare8322
    @loriasoare83225 жыл бұрын

    I Love it!!!