$20 Work Light VS $900 Studio Strobe Food Photography Lighting On A BUDGET!

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  • čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
  • #foodphotography #photography #photographer #foodphoto #studiolighting #photographytips #learnphotography #productphotography
    On a budget? I have you covered with an Artificial Lighting for Food Photography tutorial using a light that cost me less than a night out for dinner.
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Komentáře • 286

  • @skylerburtphotos
    @skylerburtphotos  Před 6 lety +17

    Be sure to check out the full article on the blog where you can see the side by side images of both lights with dSLR's for a better comparison.
    FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY LIGHTING THAT IS STUNNING AND CHEAP weeattogether.com/6747/food-photography-lighting-setup-cheap/

    • @fishy1knobe1
      @fishy1knobe1 Před 6 lety

      Awesome video and tuts..your content is always spot on! I have a non foodie video question. The non photography lighting on your wall above the lens shelf...is that custom work? I am looking for that sort of lighting to put in my office.
      Thanks!!

    • @ChristopherRodriguez-hp6bb
      @ChristopherRodriguez-hp6bb Před 6 lety

      We Eat Together hey, what size soft box did you use on your strobe?

    • @shylady8711
      @shylady8711 Před 6 lety

      We Eat Together thanks for this hack. Ill try this sometime. I wonder if you could try using flashlight next time

  • @davidsaso1234
    @davidsaso1234 Před 4 lety +69

    We're here for the light, should have used the same exact gear for both photos except for the light source of course.

    • @wongwu
      @wongwu Před 2 lety +2

      This has to be the dumbest comparison I've ever seen. Why would you say you're comparing a light and then use completely different equipment for both shots?

    • @dentReviews
      @dentReviews Před rokem

      @@wongwu he could do a light only comparison for sure, but i think the point was that you can use cheap lighting gear as a whole and get decently close to pro gear...

    • @settrender
      @settrender Před rokem

      @@wongwu 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @settrender
      @settrender Před rokem +1

      @@wongwu bros comparing lights and slapped on a $8k camera 😂

  • @SJ-gj7mx
    @SJ-gj7mx Před 4 lety +12

    Finally, I found a video on youtube that was exactly......I mean exactly..... what I was looking for.

    • @gemac2000
      @gemac2000 Před 3 lety

      Same here. It’s seems like the flood light with a diffuser attached will be almost as solid as the aperture lights. Great vid I just needed a way to control my flood light. Those flood light lit up a dark club scene which with color grading came out great but my clients had to get accustomed to the brightness thanks.

  • @SusanWernerPhotographer
    @SusanWernerPhotographer Před 6 lety +1

    Your vids are so good! Great information and you get right to the point. And you’re fun to watch too. Thanks so much!

  • @emanuelpaigejr.6354
    @emanuelpaigejr.6354 Před 5 lety +5

    First time viewer! Love the content, thank you for sharing.

  • @radomirlilic2472
    @radomirlilic2472 Před 6 lety +15

    Hey I used work lights with parchment paper 30 years ago when I was shooting film... I am glad that in the era of digital cameras some people still use it. I had at least 10-15 of those installed in my house and to expand even further I had barn doors on some of them which were painted matte black to direct lights were I wanted them. That's how I started shooting portraits on the budget and once I have set all settings on my camera (film body) I never moved that body out of studio, just to make sure that I do not mess my settings. Nice take on that!

    • @A1Bokeh
      @A1Bokeh Před 5 lety

      Wow!! Incredible !

  • @darkcashyz
    @darkcashyz Před 5 lety +4

    You really encourage me to go harder with everything I already have. I usually crave for better gears and I lost some money to things that I don't really use. Thank you for making all these useful videos, I'm sure it helps people like me and many others to save more than a million $. You did a great deed to the world, my friend!

  • @taz24787
    @taz24787 Před 5 lety +9

    GREAT Video!
    Most likely the difference was in the camera's Dynamic Range and Color Depth, besides the MUCH better piece of Glass, having much better MicroContrast.
    So, there's little to no difference between the lights. But the transport convenience.

  • @HarrisonHarmon
    @HarrisonHarmon Před 5 lety +3

    Been thinking of picking up a work light for the garage, and after seeing a couple photographers use them to obtain great shots, I think I need to visit the hardware store. Thanks for sharing!

  • @thegrandjourney8441
    @thegrandjourney8441 Před 5 lety

    Subscribed almost immediately. Saw the background and the lots of DIY looking stuff and the fact that you were talking about not spending on ridiculously overpriced stuff vs buying practical stuff. Will be using these and other tips, thank you!

  • @seaTiger51
    @seaTiger51 Před 5 lety +2

    Being a very monotone speaker myself i congratulate you on the enthusiasm and attitude your bring to your videos. I hope to improve my voice by watching your videos!

  • @cburakb
    @cburakb Před 5 lety

    Very nice video, well executed and no clickbait. Thank you for the great work. I sincerely hope that you keep them coming.

  • @Projectlinkme
    @Projectlinkme Před 6 lety +3

    Great example of what happens when a little diy and photography know-how come together! Thanks for the tutorial!

  • @A1Bokeh
    @A1Bokeh Před 5 lety

    Dope shots dope angles. Great stuff man thank you
    I’m a beginner in this world this stuff is so key

  • @ludp03
    @ludp03 Před 6 lety

    What you're doing is great! Very good quality videos! Congrats man!

  • @TrendElement
    @TrendElement Před 6 lety +1

    Very good attitude. Smart and ready, great work slack! Keep it up, funky fresh!

  • @AlefHeykhal
    @AlefHeykhal Před 6 lety +2

    Thanks for your effort on making this kind of video! Really inspire me to go and shoot the food even on a budget!

  • @Ajs00
    @Ajs00 Před 4 lety

    THank you I found this video very helpful! The iphone shots are amazing!

  • @saratoapanta2492
    @saratoapanta2492 Před 6 lety +4

    Your work is so AMAZING and this is such a great video!! it brings hope to us broken who love food photography jaja! Hugs from Ecuador!

  • @apamacam4838
    @apamacam4838 Před 4 lety

    great tips! Thanks for sharing.

  • @saipoornimamadiwal3291
    @saipoornimamadiwal3291 Před 6 lety +1

    This was of great help! Loved the output of both.

  • @devanand2121
    @devanand2121 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank You! thats so much for insight.

  • @Digital.Done.Right.
    @Digital.Done.Right. Před 6 lety +33

    This was a great idea. Really shows that all the kit is not what makes the most difference. Your staging was top and even an iPhone made a decent image. Nice video

    • @skylerburtphotos
      @skylerburtphotos  Před 6 lety

      thank you! That's my philosophy

    • @franks1986
      @franks1986 Před 5 lety

      Actually what makes the difference is knowing how to use the kit and he is using it in a terrible way in this video... none of those pictures are professional and they look terrible.
      I hope this video is just a joke:)

    • @babablacksheep3950
      @babablacksheep3950 Před 5 lety +2

      @@franks1986 So what would you do to make it better? Not criticizing you, just want to learn.

    • @twilliamsofficial
      @twilliamsofficial Před 4 lety +2

      @@babablacksheep3950 I see he didn't have an answer for you. Lol.

  • @MichelleCoxPhotography
    @MichelleCoxPhotography Před 6 lety +1

    Great video here! Thanks for all of the tips and "trying out" of these lights! :)

  • @dlavardeheshjoo2520
    @dlavardeheshjoo2520 Před 6 lety +4

    This guy, like a breath of fresh air on youtube! love it keep it up man.

  • @DroikFire
    @DroikFire Před 6 lety

    Hi, I love your videos, you help me a lot with my shots to look more professional, and you changed my mind about what I can do with a low budget gear, greetings from Ecuador.

  • @BrieWilly
    @BrieWilly Před 6 lety +2

    You are a man of your word!! thank you so much for making this video. I just bought an LED panel for $150 from Amazon but am still having trouble with the setup getting the lighting down in my garage. This video helps!

    • @skylerburtphotos
      @skylerburtphotos  Před 6 lety

      Yeah I hope this helps! I work in watt power so I'm not sure how powerful your LED is, so you may want to use a single sheet of paper or a thin diffusor. However the idea is the same

  • @Tony2Ton
    @Tony2Ton Před 5 lety

    This is a great video..!!! So helpful! I just started my CZcams channel and don’t know anything about photography or even editing videos. Your channel is helping a lot !!! Thank you so much

  • @PlayedWith
    @PlayedWith Před 5 lety +1

    I used that light for a year or so. Upgraded to 120d IIs which I do use for photos as well.

  • @Shalaco
    @Shalaco Před 5 lety +43

    Obviously it's not the gear, it's the photographer… and prop stylist… and 1st assistant (all happen to be one person)

  • @90rosilviu
    @90rosilviu Před 6 lety +1

    Great video, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us :)

  • @javierolmedo2938
    @javierolmedo2938 Před 5 lety +1

    REALLY NICE VIDEO AND GREAT EDITS, MUSIC! Quality is JUST AWESOME!!!! And the tip really good LOL

  • @jr090607
    @jr090607 Před 5 lety

    Thank you! This is a wonderful video that is within a realistic budget! I'm just starting out so this is perfect!!

    • @jr090607
      @jr090607 Před 5 lety

      Btw! I bought a version of this light at Wal-Mart for under $10!

  • @JohnAlesi
    @JohnAlesi Před 5 lety +1

    I’m not a food photographer but creating a library of video content. I love your on-camera energy and set. I’ll be looking at more of your vids.

  • @chrisbeschi4818
    @chrisbeschi4818 Před 5 lety +1

    Guess I’m going to the hardware store! Great video! And nice pad!! 👏🏼

  • @davidparada6813
    @davidparada6813 Před 5 lety +1

    Dude I love your channel.. stumbled upon it today..

  • @bogscave
    @bogscave Před 6 lety

    Awesome tips, thank you!

  • @RobertUWL
    @RobertUWL Před 5 lety

    that was awesome thanks man!

  • @emilioguzmanor
    @emilioguzmanor Před 6 lety +1

    I had actually used that before, but making a wood frame and tracing paper. Same thing, but easier to handle.

  • @nicholaslau9321
    @nicholaslau9321 Před 6 lety +1

    Great video, very helpful.

  • @JPMCuisine
    @JPMCuisine Před 6 lety

    I really like your videos! Some really great ideas to try out.

  • @Sidweddingphotos07
    @Sidweddingphotos07 Před 3 lety

    I love the bulbs behind you in this video. Very good content on your channel.!!

  • @JimDurfee
    @JimDurfee Před 6 lety +19

    LOL, I use 2 of these in my livingroom near my desk to do my youtube videos (and for some photography)
    I got the LED versions though at Home Depot for I think 29.95 each because they don't get so hot and the light seems a bit better than the hot bulb types!

    • @richperez6848
      @richperez6848 Před 3 lety

      link?! in dire need of bright lights that won't trigger my fire alarms lol

  • @jamesdelmage986
    @jamesdelmage986 Před 6 lety +7

    Great video, I used this type of setup when I first started. I now use a yongnuo 560iii and reciever for off flash. Gives me better control and is still a very cheap setup in its own right.

    • @skylerburtphotos
      @skylerburtphotos  Před 6 lety +1

      Yeah, control, modification and consistency is what you pay for. But hey it's a great way to get your feet wet

  • @SteveAtkinsonFineArt
    @SteveAtkinsonFineArt Před 6 lety +4

    Excellent work. Good information and you have a really nice on camera style. Yep, those lights can get wicked hot! But, hey, ya gotta start somewhere right?

  • @ibrahimfareh8215
    @ibrahimfareh8215 Před 5 lety

    hey man ... loved the bar stand light ... and with one too ... like your style already 👍 keep up man

  • @IUSECAMERAS
    @IUSECAMERAS Před 5 lety +1

    dope!!! i use the same techniques for video as well

  • @davidhefner5668
    @davidhefner5668 Před 4 lety +1

    I already thought of this. Thankyou for affirming. No doubt a diffuser is needed. Now not to get a sunburn.

  • @on-the-slopes
    @on-the-slopes Před 3 lety

    Wow, that’s really eye opening for a budget lightings

  • @ceshomme2144
    @ceshomme2144 Před 6 lety +1

    great idea! i sure am on a budget and will try this out!!!! thank you!

  • @DigitantMedia
    @DigitantMedia Před 5 lety +1

    AHahah great idea and video man! Budget video/photographers live up!

  • @davidwatson353
    @davidwatson353 Před 6 lety +1

    A fantastic tutorial will try your technique when my next client is on a budget

    • @skylerburtphotos
      @skylerburtphotos  Před 6 lety

      lol, I'm not sure I'd let a client see you with this bad boy ;) possibly be your little secret

  • @WMNFotos
    @WMNFotos Před 6 lety

    Sua forma de dar as dicas é muito boa. A mostragem desse vídeo comparando as imagens também. Show.

  • @JustAskThisDad
    @JustAskThisDad Před 6 lety

    Still watching the video, just wanted to say your own lighting is awesome!!!!

  • @deliciousplants9069
    @deliciousplants9069 Před 6 lety +1

    Awesome video, wish I saw this earlier. I just bought my first softbox lighting kit last week. Your videos provide a ton of value for me, thanks a lot!

    • @skylerburtphotos
      @skylerburtphotos  Před 6 lety

      stick the softbox right up against the diffusor, you might like the results

    • @deliciousplants9069
      @deliciousplants9069 Před 6 lety

      Thanks for the tip, I have been placing the diffuser nearer the food. I'll try it for my next shoot.

  • @robinlee7531
    @robinlee7531 Před 6 lety +1

    This is a very good video comparison, thank you for sharing the tips

  • @jennifersaltzman9387
    @jennifersaltzman9387 Před 5 lety +1

    Your videos are great!

  • @kurtisca
    @kurtisca Před 6 lety

    Legit video, thanks for sharing.

  • @FeedingWolves
    @FeedingWolves Před 6 lety +1

    you're awesome!! Seriously, you da man!

  • @robertfutrell3973
    @robertfutrell3973 Před 6 lety

    Fantastic tutorial!

  • @oumanesscuisine3799
    @oumanesscuisine3799 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for all

  • @HouryAguilian
    @HouryAguilian Před 6 lety +1

    I so loved this video, thank you for sharing it Skyler

    • @skylerburtphotos
      @skylerburtphotos  Před 6 lety

      Your welcome! Thanks for watching!!

    • @HouryAguilian
      @HouryAguilian Před 6 lety

      I remember the day you've told me to combine my holistic lifestyle coaching with photography, watching your videos actually inspired me, which one of your courses do you think will help me start, i'm interested in food styling and food photography a lot? masterclass?

  • @TuntuniRannaGhor
    @TuntuniRannaGhor Před 6 lety

    _Very helpful tutorial_

  • @michaellaughlin9179
    @michaellaughlin9179 Před 5 lety +1

    As someone who is just getting into photography thank you for your videos. They are very inspiring. If someone can answer why photographers use strobes instead of brighter lights

    • @skylerburtphotos
      @skylerburtphotos  Před 5 lety +1

      I’m not sure exactly what you mean, but strobes require less space usually and are more easily modified, however there is the price tag

  • @DigitalGenki
    @DigitalGenki Před 6 lety +1

    Yo! Just stumbled on your channel. You make fantastic content! Really well produced videos too. I hope your channel grows, i'm definitely subscribing. Thank you

    • @skylerburtphotos
      @skylerburtphotos  Před 6 lety

      Thanks for watching! I really appreciate the kind support

  • @prs26
    @prs26 Před 3 lety

    wow, thank u so much

  • @luckymaharjan5284
    @luckymaharjan5284 Před 5 lety

    Amazing man

  • @vijeeshm7317
    @vijeeshm7317 Před 6 lety +1

    Such a valuable video .... thanks buddy

  • @patmcdonnell7784
    @patmcdonnell7784 Před 6 lety +2

    Man you should make a budget top down set up for a DSLR/ mirrorless, I've searched and can't find a solution for under $50. Love your videos, keep it up.

    • @skylerburtphotos
      @skylerburtphotos  Před 6 lety

      That sounds like a good idea, although for under $50, I don't know. A single light stand usually cost more. However, it can be done if you make it out of wood, use a saw and drill it the ceiling. I have a plan for that, but I'm not sure if that would work for the average joe

  • @dimitrio6199
    @dimitrio6199 Před 5 lety +1

    Amazing video!!!!

  • @brigitteglynn7496
    @brigitteglynn7496 Před 5 lety

    Freaking awesome!!! I’m a subscriber!

  • @universalindierec
    @universalindierec Před 5 lety +1

    I just copped that light!

  • @dominikzorgie
    @dominikzorgie Před 5 lety +1

    Hello form Belarus! Great video, thanks!

  • @mariacolangelo6071
    @mariacolangelo6071 Před 6 lety +5

    great! the light is the key. i work in food photography too, and it's very hard to make my clients understand that... they always ask me to go on their stores and make the shoot there, but i always say: ok, but you'll have to turn off all the lights in the store 😂 that's when tey inmediately say "ok, let's go to your studio" yey!

    • @mariacolangelo6071
      @mariacolangelo6071 Před 6 lety +1

      i'm just following your channel, it's brilliant! :)

    • @skylerburtphotos
      @skylerburtphotos  Před 6 lety +1

      Thank you!! yeah it's really important to turn off the lights when using constant lights, but even with studio strobes, pesky overhead lights sometimes reflect in the plates and glassware. thanks for checking out my channel, more to come!

  • @user-et1er8nv5p
    @user-et1er8nv5p Před 4 lety

    Maaaaan! You are the wizard !

  • @MarioSargeant
    @MarioSargeant Před 5 lety +1

    0:22 into the video, I hit LIKE cuz of the music! :)

  • @MakeKnowledgeFree
    @MakeKnowledgeFree Před 5 lety +4

    where can we find the horizontal arm that you have on the manfrotto i.e the one to which you attach your iphone .....would be great if you can give a link to the product please ....love from india

    • @skylerburtphotos
      @skylerburtphotos  Před 5 lety +2

      That arm is the center post of the Manfrotto 055 tripod with a Manfrotto superclamp attached. Check out my gear guide in the description

    • @ArturZygmunt
      @ArturZygmunt Před 5 lety +1

      @@skylerburtphotos No tripod/arm/clamp in the description

    • @skylerburtphotos
      @skylerburtphotos  Před 5 lety +1

      ​@@ArturZygmunt weeattogether.com/5040/food-photography-gear-guide/

  • @callmedee123
    @callmedee123 Před 6 lety +1

    Excellent video!!! I had to smash that like button. New subscriber here!

  • @latariabrown
    @latariabrown Před 4 lety

    Loved this video!! Can u do a video on portrait photoshoot at home on a budget or could I use these same tips ?!

  • @Quantumvibed
    @Quantumvibed Před 5 lety +1

    its about the DOER! great vid...thx

  • @jessestarks3128
    @jessestarks3128 Před 6 lety +1

    Great idea using parchment paper; an inexpensive and readily available option.

  • @Pixinity
    @Pixinity Před 5 lety

    great video. A lot of people ask me what gear I use and I keep telling them, you don't need expensive stuff and a lot of lights. The subject matter is important. I know so many photographer with fancy gears but the results are crap. I only bring more gears and staff if the gig is paid well, but again I rarely use a lot of lights at the shoot.

  • @zynan
    @zynan Před 5 lety +1

    Hello from your new subscriber in Australia!

  • @muratdoganstudio
    @muratdoganstudio Před 6 lety +1

    Great video !

  • @dariokocirov8910
    @dariokocirov8910 Před 3 lety

    What do you think of getting a LED reflector work light over Halogen worklights that get hot.
    I adore your enthusiasm and I love your work. You have support!!

  • @Norm4man
    @Norm4man Před 6 lety

    Thanks for this video, I have purchased some led work lights and am f freshly keen to see the results. Keep clicking Norm

  • @DishonAmbrose
    @DishonAmbrose Před 5 lety +1

    I like this a lot

  • @theuktoday4233
    @theuktoday4233 Před 5 lety +1

    yay fantastic, I use short cuts and "cheat light" all the time

  • @LucaIacono
    @LucaIacono Před 6 lety +1

    great content ... thanks :) keep it up

  • @kwrench1
    @kwrench1 Před 6 lety

    Awesome video! Who makes the clamp you were using to hold the iPhone? Thanks in advance!

  • @Maaadddeee24
    @Maaadddeee24 Před 6 lety +1

    you should've showed us the cheap light with the canon aswell. just to see light diferrence beside the huge camera advantage

  • @annierudolf7342
    @annierudolf7342 Před 6 lety

    Excellent!

  • @slimshaky3872
    @slimshaky3872 Před 5 lety +2

    Just a tip for all of you. They also make these types of lights with LED's. The halogen light's will not take any abuse (they break relatively easy) and they are brutally hot like he said. I bought mine at Walmart for like $20 and they are plenty bright. Have an awesome day!

  • @BenBen-lf8wg
    @BenBen-lf8wg Před 5 lety

    Perfect. Cheers

  • @kerterm2779
    @kerterm2779 Před 6 lety

    Now im so inspired to try food photography!! How do i even get started though?

  • @DejaDrewit
    @DejaDrewit Před 5 lety +2

    omg i just used parchment paper over a desk lamp i have and used some white paper ( i didn't have black boards) to box the subject and WHAT A HUGE DIFFERENCE! YOU ARE BRILLIANT. this literally cost me $0 cuz I didn't have to buy anything. but i think i will at least buy a white bulb cuz the only i had is a yellow one. Those ugly sharp shadows are finally gone thank u!!!

  • @sg3-h7u
    @sg3-h7u Před 5 lety

    Would have liked to see the comparison of cheap light w/ 5D & iphone with the expensive light. :)

  • @yoeltape
    @yoeltape Před 5 lety

    Hi great video, i got a question, why you put the white paper far from the light ? is for the light temperature or get more soft light ? srry for bad english

  • @FuckingMonsterMan
    @FuckingMonsterMan Před 6 lety

    Your techniques😍

  • @theindiefilmdude
    @theindiefilmdude Před 3 lety

    I'm STILL using these lights today!