Today is the official publication day of my book, Picture Perfect Food! I'll share some of the stories of how I planned the images in the book, some of my creative choices, and tell you a big public THANK YOU for helping make this book a reality. Plus I'll share the details of how you can join the special book launch virtual workshops.
Details about Picture Perfect Food: https://thebiteshot.com/picture-perfect-food
Article from Photographer's Tribune: https://www.photographerstribune.com/pictureperfectfood/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EON3Heu8UM8
If you've ever struggled to photograph holiday lights in your food photography, check out my top tips for capturing them!
My food photography and video gear: https://thebiteshot.com/my-gear
My book Picture Perfect Food is available at: https://thebiteshot.com/picture-perfect-food
Guide to Artificial Light for Food Photography: https://thebiteshot.com/artificial-light-gear-guide
Get my gingerbread recipe: https://thedinnerbell.recipes/classic-gingerbread-cookies-recipe/
Want to add flash to your lighting skills? Join Artificial Academy: https://thebiteshot.mykajabi.com/artificial-academy
I purchased my holiday lights at Michael's. These from Target are similar to the stars I use in the video: http://bit.ly/2Q6fN0a
Want to learn to shoot a camera in manual? Check out this playlist to take you from auto to manual: https://youtu.be/3wFIJQIP8KY
Get my free e-book, 4 Steps to Landing Your First Photography Gig: https://bit.ly/2EFgN7R
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLEPH-4HuyY
Rather read the blog post about getting Sharp Food Photos? https://thebiteshot.com/lighting-for-sharper-photos/
Catch last week's video on 3 tips for sharper photos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_zaFvhgCSs&t=1s
Chapters:
0:00 Intro.
0:37 It's not your camera gear.
1:25 What's the secret?
2:24 Pruning the light.
3:48 Light and depth.
5:21 What if you can't shut off overhead lights?
6:51 Flash freezes.
8:09 Outro.
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Want to get started with Artificial Lighting? Check out our FREE mini course, to help you Pick Your Perfect Light at https://thebiteshot.com/pick-your-perfect-light/
Learn how to light in any situation with Artificial Academy! https://checkout.thebiteshot.com/artificial-academy
For a full listing of all my gear see https://thebiteshot.com/food-photography-and-video-gear/
Rather be reading? My latest book, Picture Perfect Food is at https://thebiteshot.com/picture-perfect-food/
Please note that most of the links to products we share are affiliate links and we will earn a commission if you purchase through those links. We use all of these products and recommend them because we believe in them. Thank you for supporting the businesses who support us!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk3yHi0_UKs
The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/thebiteshot03221
Rather read about this topic than watch the video? It's on the blog: https://thebiteshot.com/types-of-food-photography-clients/
This video is part 2 in a series. Check out the first video: https://youtu.be/Hv5YELtwSS0
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For a full listing of all my gear: https://thebiteshot.com/food-photography-and-video-gear/
Previous YouTube videos about business:
Marketing Growth Hack with Ty Turner: https://youtu.be/ttDKqjlHuZg
Business Basics Playlist: https://youtu.be/QYW2EOYWBAc
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmeNbwVnAOA
Photographing drinks can be tricky, so in this video I share eight strategies for getting better shots of drinks, cocktails and beverages.
My book Picture Perfect Food is available at: https://thebiteshot.com/picture-perfect-food
My food photography and video gear: https://thebiteshot.com/my-gear
Guide to Artificial Light for Food Photography: https://thebiteshot.com/artificial-light-gear-guide
Learn to shoot food photography with artificial light in my comprehensive online course! https://thebiteshot.mykajabi.com/artificial-academy
Get your own 5th and Fox Whiskey Glasses: https://amzn.to/2IUKLD7
Exam Gloves: https://amzn.to/2tXlvHI
Atomizer: https://amzn.to/2Nn5NxD
Vegetable Glycerine: https://amzn.to/2Nw5wZk
Microfiber towels: https://amzn.to/2zcfPyB
Matte Spray: https://amzn.to/2Kzg0Ju
Silicone Ice Cube Tray: https://amzn.to/2Kx9m6o
Inexpensive fake ice: https://amzn.to/2u4rR7p (you can find more expensive, higher quality stuff from specialty shops)
Magazines I love: http://imbibemagazine.com/ and https://punchdrink.com/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xfJs90Wi7o
Today we face off the Canon EF 50mm f1.8 lens vs the Sigma Art 50mm f1.4 for a fun comparison of the differences.
My book Picture Perfect Food is available at: https://thebiteshot.com/picture-perfect-food
My food photography and video gear: https://thebiteshot.com/my-gear
Guide to Artificial Light for Food Photography: https://thebiteshot.com/artificial-light-gear-guide
Want to learn to shoot a camera in manual? Check out this playlist to take you from auto to manual: https://youtu.be/3wFIJQIP8KY
Get my free e-book, 4 Steps to Landing Your First Photography Gig: https://bit.ly/2EFgN7R
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VidDmrWZ12E
Join me in the studio as I shoot a recipe for my blog!
My food photography and video gear: https://thebiteshot.com/my-gear
My book Picture Perfect Food is available at: https://thebiteshot.com/picture-perfect-food
Guide to Artificial Light for Food Photography: https://thebiteshot.com/artificial-light-gear-guide
Get the recipe for my family's Caesar Salad: https://thedinnerbell.recipes/caesar-salad-recipe/
Shooting Tethered: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SZEpCZ6BaY
Evian Mist: https://amzn.to/2ZMG9Ht
Suzy Eaton Food Stylist channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBXzlGvpvhVxxgj0IHuDfQA
Join my in-depth course and rock artificial light: https://thebiteshot.mykajabi.com/artificial-academy
Mounting my camera overhead with a c-stand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCODzKDSn0E&t=322s
Specialty Pottery: https://www.kjpottery.com/
DIY Backdrops video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eiipb1EuyVg
Ink & Elm backdrop in "Lightly Textured" https://www.inkandelm.com/Photography-Backdrop-Lightly-Textured.htm (I own the 5x4 but 3x4 is big enough for most food photography)
Want to learn to shoot a camera in manual? Check out this playlist to take you from auto to manual: https://youtu.be/3wFIJQIP8KY
Get my free e-book, 4 Steps to Landing Your First Photography Gig: https://bit.ly/2EFgN7R
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPbJqUU8OPQ
Missed the Bite Shot Book Club Lighting Series? https://youtu.be/GlZyL2KUmh4
Check out Lauren's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkv5MI6rsJPbPs2ntt1t-Ww
Get in on Lauren's upcoming webinar on composition: http://thatssage.com/welcome
Get all the details and upcoming book info for The Bite Shot Book Club: https://joaniesimon.com/the-bite-shot-book-club/
The book from this video is Light, Science & Magic: https://amzn.to/2Vn0fXO
Today's photos can be found here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BuCbGD7FNt0/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BuJ40wln-9v/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BuKF2uGBr2H/
https://www.behance.net/gallery/76628807/Greenhouse-egypt
https://www.instagram.com/p/BuPXn0NgQPP/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=11rjc8tw8j6qp
A full list of my gear is at https://joaniesimon.com/tools-i-use
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY1E9DcTxh8