Basic Food Photography Lighting Tutorial
There are so many elements to shooting food, whether its on location or in the studio. But understanding the basics of food photography lighting and understand how it effects the images is one of the most important things to know. Below are three great little food photography tutorial videos to help.
Robb Grimm on Natural Light
Chicago based food, drink and product photographer Robb Grimm provides a 12 minute tutorial on natural light, playing with shadows and diffusing light in food photography.
William Brinson on Constant Light
New York studio food photographer William Brinson discusses using constant light in his food photographer as he reveals the philosophies, practice and purpose for his pursuit of beautiful, emotional light and delicious food.
William and Susan are a photography team based in New York. Since high School, they have worked together forming one of the best design-photography duo. After moving to NYC and each pursuing individual careers, a natural evolution occurred and they began collaborating and creating as a team. Now, both behind the camera, they photography for clients like Chipotle, New York Times Magazine and Real Simple.
Andrew Scrivani on the three elements of photography lighting
Watch food photographer Andrew Scrivani instructional talk about using flash, constant and natural light to achieve the perfect food photography images both in the studio and on location.
Andrew Scrivani has been a professional photographer for more than a decade, and he is a featured contributor for the New York Times and Eating Well Magazine. He has shot more than 10 cookbooks, and his photographs have most recently appeared in Melissa Clark?s Eat This Now, three New York Times best-selling cookbooks by Kris Carr and ABC?s The Chew. Andrew speaks annually at the International Food Bloggers Conference, and teaches popular workshops and seminars around the country.