Improving Composition for Food Photography - Part 1

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024

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  • @usernamehandle
    @usernamehandle Před 2 lety +1

    I honestly can't believe what I'm watching: a straight to the point, informative, BS free lecture about actual technique. This is extremely valuable and so so rare in the era of nonstop gear review, endless filler, and re-explaining the same basic principles over and over and over in popular photog YT, and I love it. Thank you.... Jesus christ, my brain can actually enjoy content. Do you know how many times I've clicked on a video that looks like it's saying something informative just to have some dude bro's whole point be "use a larger, more diffuse light source and buy Squarespace"

    • @TheBiteShot
      @TheBiteShot  Před 2 lety +1

      I am so glad that you enjoyed the video! Thanks so much for this awesome comment. Seriously made my day

    • @usernamehandle
      @usernamehandle Před 2 lety

      @@TheBiteShot I’m glad! About to blaze through the rest of your content!

  • @dannyvillanueva7223
    @dannyvillanueva7223 Před 5 lety +51

    Great video, and I appreciate the effort... ONE BIG THING I WANT TO MENTION, I love that you give credit to who you've learned the tips from and not impose that it was your original thought. You always do give credit to those you've learned/take a liking to, but good to see in your most current video. Thank you

    • @TheBiteShot
      @TheBiteShot  Před 5 lety +4

      Nothing new under the sun, right? 🤗 cheers, friend!

    • @robertad242
      @robertad242 Před 5 lety +1

      Agree with you Danny! Honestly, I also love giving credit!!!

    • @markmurphy5486
      @markmurphy5486 Před 5 lety +6

      100% This is one of the few channels that even mentions studying a book??!! ...information learned from pages has more longevity imho.

  • @aboabeeer9920
    @aboabeeer9920 Před 5 lety +45

    I read from right to left and it actually felt balanced to me when you put the weight on the right side, and I noticed now when I see an image that my eyes start checking the right side first
    Thank you for sharing it 🌷

  • @12078098
    @12078098 Před 5 lety +79

    You are an excellent teacher!👍

    • @TheBiteShot
      @TheBiteShot  Před 5 lety

      Thank you!!

    • @ZenoRyu0807_
      @ZenoRyu0807_ Před 4 lety +1

      Totally agree I have been watching food photography lessons for past 2-3 weeks and always keep coming back here. I even bought a marble backdrop you recommended!

  • @miriamolmo4261
    @miriamolmo4261 Před 3 lety

    This has been one of the most interesting and eloquent explanations on composition I have ever seen on any channel. I mean, hands down.

  • @drea_p
    @drea_p Před 3 měsíci

    I’ve always wondered why I like to frame more interesting things to the left!! 🤯 thank you!!

  • @TriniCookingwithNatasha
    @TriniCookingwithNatasha Před 5 lety +18

    I really appreciate this channel. You have been a big help with me growing and you can see it in my old vs new pics. Keep up the great work and for the advice.

  • @bobefitz
    @bobefitz Před 5 lety +59

    When you flipped the image it did seem out of balance to me...very interesting.

  • @NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW
    @NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW Před 5 lety +15

    I never thought about negative space being its own element. love that. Also love the candles! I try to have them in my videos in the winter

  • @muhammadammarrosli2619

    i really love how you explained the philosophy in the art of photography. A fruitful 11.39 minutes of my precious time

  • @lufilmmaker
    @lufilmmaker Před 5 lety +1

    Seriously, I never miss a video and only now I've noticed that you've composed this shot with horizontal lines and you being the main vertical subject in the whole scene! AMAZING! My eyes are completely hooked.

  • @denissemitchell9891
    @denissemitchell9891 Před 5 lety

    You are so right about the reading from left to right thing. The picture looked better in my opinion when you flipped it!

  • @oliviamatthews3794
    @oliviamatthews3794 Před 5 lety

    right to left, left to right balancing! Such a unique detail that really creates balance or imbalance! Love this!

  • @bobefitz
    @bobefitz Před 5 lety

    Joanie, you are a treasure to so many searching for answers to all of the questions you are addressing in your videos. Your photography skills as well as your teaching skills are amazing. I also truly believe you could have a great career in Hollywood. The camera loves you...but then, what's not to love? Keep on shakin' bacon.

  • @Khandiephotography
    @Khandiephotography Před 5 lety +3

    I don't even shoot food and yet I love watching your videos. So much info x

  • @PrinceAkaya
    @PrinceAkaya Před 5 lety

    Glad that you showed the setup. I have the same flash and now no longer have any excuses that my lighting setup is limiting me!

  • @maryamsamadi4714
    @maryamsamadi4714 Před 5 lety +4

    My native language is Farsi which is read from right to left. The image with heavy weight on the right seemed well balanced to me. These composition and layout tips are so good!

    • @Fidi987
      @Fidi987 Před 5 lety

      Interesting point of view! I had never thought about different apporaches to food photos due to different cultures! That being said, I believe that people with different exposure and ideas about food photo evaluate them in different ways. I once showed food photos of one of my favorite photograhers to my mother who said "Too much color, too much chaos, why are there crumbs on the table, why is the tablecloth creased?!" She had never viewed the same pictures as me and had a totally different approach to them and idea of what might constitute a "beautiful foood photo".

    •  Před 5 lety

      thanks for state the obvious. Americans usually think the world spin around their navel.

  • @eborth5427
    @eborth5427 Před 4 lety

    You are my favourite go to channel when I want to find out anything food photography related. You explain everything so well and you are fun to watch too! 😆

  • @ToinesKitchen
    @ToinesKitchen Před 3 lety

    Love your videos.... I don’t do food photography for a living, but used tips and tricks from your videos to shoot the thumbnails of my recipe videos!

  • @medmasterclass
    @medmasterclass Před 4 lety

    Haven't seen many truly cerebral youtube channels. Your's definitely is one. You put a lot of effort to explain stuff. My compliments. Well done. Keep going. All the best.

  • @ThisisFit
    @ThisisFit Před 3 lety

    Loved the tip about reading direction! I'm an American living in South Korea and me and Korean friends both read left to right and we all tend to with more leftward weight in our instgram photos.

  • @beckyrotterdam5577
    @beckyrotterdam5577 Před 5 lety

    Your channel is just what I needed. My hubby talked for years, he would love to have all his recipes in one book. So I thought, I just started to understand my camera, why not make a semi-pro book together, as a family gift for his parents and sister (and later for our daughters). I really think I can find the right tips on your channel to make this book our family 'masterpiece' Thank you for sharing!

  • @skylerfirestone851
    @skylerfirestone851 Před 2 lety

    Omg I did not realize LTR vs RTL made such a huge difference. I would have never guessed! Thanks for sharing this.

  • @thomasschlieben5945
    @thomasschlieben5945 Před 4 lety

    Fascinating, I grew up in the Middle East and just casually read Arabic mags and comics but that flip improved things for me, almost a physical sensation of "easing" in my head. Time to eat eggs.

  • @prada4meonly
    @prada4meonly Před 5 lety

    Joanie....you are beyond awesome.

  • @diagoharry6567
    @diagoharry6567 Před 4 lety

    It's a human psychology not to spend more time in learning whatever be the subject (incl this photography) but your videos glues ppl to watch till end coz u express it with smile and easy way although few topics are hard to execute. Commenting not specific to this video but specific to the channel.👍

  • @GirlWantsANap
    @GirlWantsANap Před 5 lety +2

    AMAZING topic and video Joanne. It’s such a great idea to take the tips and try them out. We all learn so much. Home run. 💖

  • @jackiemarvell8299
    @jackiemarvell8299 Před 5 lety

    The video was indeed helpful. Another interesting perspective of having a top heavy element is that, just like reading left to right, it would be similar to seeing the image as if you were sat at a table and psychologically ‘trick’ the mind into thinking so

  • @hammads9045
    @hammads9045 Před 5 lety +2

    This is amazing. I've been doing photography for some years now, and though I know this by intuition, I loved hearing weights explained openly. I think it was great you sat down, set those nice flickering candles in the back, drew out your ideas and showed examples. Spot on, Joanie :)

    • @TheBiteShot
      @TheBiteShot  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks for stopping by the studio 🤗

  • @LauraRachelCannon
    @LauraRachelCannon Před 2 lety

    I very much like the personality and style of presenting as well as the content. Really welcoming.

  • @jchatzkel
    @jchatzkel Před 5 lety

    Enjoyed this.. Joanie shares what is important to her in her work and world. All important considerations to take into account when putting together any type of image, not just food..

  • @nrityalayadanceacademy1773

    You have taught me so much in the last weeks more than any other online course I took! I live in Arizona too and I recently started food blogging. Thank you!

  • @welovefoods
    @welovefoods Před 5 lety

    Every time I’m watching one of your videos I Know that I’m going to learn something New.
    Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @LivingSpiritism
    @LivingSpiritism Před 5 lety +2

    Fantastic! I've been making CZcams videos for nearly 3 years, and recently some friends have been requesting my help with still photography, and I don't have much experience with that. I know basically how to set exposure and capture a decent image, but my thought was that if I want to get better at still photography perhaps the most important thing I should practice is composition. So I've been researching this topic for the last couple months. I'm very glad that you're talking about it now. Thanks so much!

  • @stacysbits
    @stacysbits Před 5 lety +1

    I read from left to right too and what you just said makes complete sense😁
    Thank you for starting this series...can't wait for part 2

    • @Irauben
      @Irauben Před 5 lety +1

      Love the book club idea and how you use the basic, so very very helpful thanks!

  • @SofiItaly
    @SofiItaly Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for your videos. In my opinion food photography is much more closer to painting, than photography itself. The control we have over an image and especially the time we have to compose an image. It would be great, if you do videos on composition, but from a painter/photographer point of view. Thank you!

  • @ssz752
    @ssz752 Před 4 lety

    I follow your egg composition .....i love the simple egg composition....it was very nice and simple...You are really a great photographer...i love your channel ❤❤❤ lots of love...keep it up

  • @xeniaioa
    @xeniaioa Před rokem

    The egg plate being on the right is more appealing because it where the eye eventually stops. Working in graphic design and advertising for years, putting the most important element on the right was a sure way to insure that things will be noticed... Just because we read left to right it doesn't mean that the eye rests there. The left of the page is usually where the book seam is and that's never a place where you want to put your most important focal point. So, top right is always better for visual interest because bottom right actually requires a head movement (I know... the lazier the better)

  • @BritneyToomey
    @BritneyToomey Před 5 měsíci

    You’re an excellent teacher!

  • @maggiefleet5128
    @maggiefleet5128 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for this channel. I just wanted to learn a few tips to share my recipes on Facebook, and I've learned so much in just a few lessons. You present the info in a clear, descriptive & fun way. Thank you.

  • @SreelakshmiPrabhakar
    @SreelakshmiPrabhakar Před 5 lety +1

    Liked the new introduction. Great tips about composition. Look forward to part 2.

  • @bikecommuter24
    @bikecommuter24 Před 5 lety +10

    Nice I like the change up not everything needs to be rule of thirds and all those other “rules”

  • @antichef
    @antichef Před 5 lety

    Just discovered your channel! I’m always trying to teach myself new and better ways of displaying food throughout my videos and photos. This is the best. I’m starting with this video and working my way though. Awesome stuff!

  • @adhyayansahay4368
    @adhyayansahay4368 Před 5 lety +1

    love this video, so much to learn. and the yellow of yolks and that bluiesh/green plate make so much sense.

    • @TheBiteShot
      @TheBiteShot  Před 5 lety +1

      I cannot wait until March when we dive full in to color!!

    • @adhyayansahay4368
      @adhyayansahay4368 Před 5 lety

      @@TheBiteShot ohh my god!! 😍 Cant wait for that.

  • @debbricault9350
    @debbricault9350 Před 5 lety

    In addition to your very helpful tutorial on composition, I'd like to also say thanks for listing the gear you used at the end of the video. It was an added bonus to know what flash system you're using for these shots (I know you use higher end lighting, but it's also good to know what you use for a quick table top setup).

  • @andreipaunescu6316
    @andreipaunescu6316 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for everything you do .A short video of your camera setup before shooting this kind of tutorials would be much appreciated. Everything looks so sharp .

  • @tatjanaotic2790
    @tatjanaotic2790 Před 5 lety

    First video about composition that really helps! Thank you 😊

  • @quentinfayet5495
    @quentinfayet5495 Před 3 lety

    Your channel is amazing ! I've been looking for ages to find something like what you do ! Thank you a thousand times, your explanations and insights are cristal clear, it is everything I need ! Wish you the best from Lyon, France.

  • @RaniaAlhamed
    @RaniaAlhamed Před 5 lety

    For me I always start to put most important elements on the right and I think as u said in this video its because mother tongue is Arabic and we read from right to left which now, it makes sense. Thank you for this video it is great and informative .

  • @ladedawodu8257
    @ladedawodu8257 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us.

  • @prajaktagodse4051
    @prajaktagodse4051 Před 4 lety

    I LOVE YOU! I have been searching for simple lessons on basics of composition. And here you are like angel listening to all our wishes 🥰 Thank you for such amazing content!!! Love from India!!

  • @AtulKrPatel
    @AtulKrPatel Před 3 lety

    Thanks! Joanie💕love from 🇮🇳
    U are so helping nature...🙂

  • @fionasalim272
    @fionasalim272 Před 4 lety

    You are such a great teacher! I really enjoy the way you explain concepts!

  • @belalelgendy3712
    @belalelgendy3712 Před 5 lety +1

    Very nice b-rolls shoots at the outro, I love it. Thanks for the great tips.

  • @Sal4Ro
    @Sal4Ro Před 5 lety

    Great video, you truly have one of the best photography channels on youtube. Thanks for sharing!

  • @MsShahbana
    @MsShahbana Před 4 lety

    I learnt a lot from this video, thank you!!!! Cannot wait to shoot those eggs today.

  • @tatterly20
    @tatterly20 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for adding the setup and technical information at the end of the video.

    • @TheBiteShot
      @TheBiteShot  Před 5 lety

      You bet! Will be including that moving forward, a reward to those who watch the end

  • @drewrobertson6286
    @drewrobertson6286 Před 5 lety +2

    Wow, I think if I used that iris flower plate as my dinner plate I’m sure I would loose 10pounds in a week! Loved the video.

  • @rampage2gene
    @rampage2gene Před 4 lety

    This might sound a little odd but this is the only channel that I've found that is useful for photography composition..I'm using these tutorials for interior photography. weird...i know :D

  • @lookslikerenata
    @lookslikerenata Před 3 lety

    Great video, I just love the way you explained those composition theories 👌

  • @nitishabordoloi3987
    @nitishabordoloi3987 Před 3 lety

    You are an excellent teacher 💕💕

  • @richardlewis9868
    @richardlewis9868 Před 5 lety

    great to see the set up and settings at the end, looking forward to the next video.

  • @rhachaellopez4928
    @rhachaellopez4928 Před 5 lety +1

    I can't wait for part 2!!! so stoked!

  • @Nepparinen
    @Nepparinen Před 5 lety

    This was sooo good! I'm so happy you took this approach talking about the weight of the objects. I'm so over with the rule of thirds tips and therefore this was a real eye opener and I learned a lot!

  • @lauramoog6490
    @lauramoog6490 Před 3 lety +1

    my left eye was feeling strange when the big plate of boiled eggs was on the left. When you flipped it I felt amazing HAHAHA

  • @smartfoods5533
    @smartfoods5533 Před 5 lety

    Excellent teaching. I just starting using ur guide to photograph food. I Love cooking. Loved the compositions

  • @juliabright6267
    @juliabright6267 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for all tips. You are great!

  • @jackelinslack4400
    @jackelinslack4400 Před 5 lety

    So good, Joanie. My goal with flatlays this year is to improve my composition to create more compelling images, so these tips are super handy.

  • @JohnBerthoty
    @JohnBerthoty Před 5 lety

    Good one Joanie.

  • @petitbakeryco.454
    @petitbakeryco.454 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you so much for starting this channel! Love your work, your voice, and the high quality content. :-)

  • @EluRodrigues
    @EluRodrigues Před 4 lety

    thanks!!!!!for share! you are fabulous!
    For me, im left-handed, and when Im composed a picture I usually think in the right like the site with more weight. I understand thanks to you why my pictures are not read with interest for most people **** sorry for my English*****

  • @lynnjohnson3669
    @lynnjohnson3669 Před 5 lety

    At last, I am so glad you did this tutorial. Have been so confused with composition for food specifically... thank you.

  • @diyideas8891
    @diyideas8891 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for sharing these knowledge! ❤️ Your channel is such a treasure box!

  • @BokehBard
    @BokehBard Před 4 lety

    The flipped photo felt more balanced to me XD
    For me, the left side starts the build up to the subject. It's like the comic thought bubbles.

  • @harleywhite3352
    @harleywhite3352 Před 5 lety +2

    I'm a fan of your channel, I'm from Saudi Arabia

  • @cookingwithglen152
    @cookingwithglen152 Před 5 lety +3

    Another good one Joanie! Thank you 😊 for the great work you do!

  • @foodfascination3570
    @foodfascination3570 Před 3 lety

    So very informative and yes it all made sense what you talked thanks heaps appreciated Happy Easter

  • @WhatsUpHero
    @WhatsUpHero Před 4 lety

    Your videos are really helpful. Thanks

  • @LifeWithUmayal
    @LifeWithUmayal Před 4 lety

    I could relate to everything you said and it's been a pleasure learning from you. Great work.

  • @FedericoPaul
    @FedericoPaul Před 5 lety +2

    I loved the video and the format! I was craving to dig deeper into these topics 🙌

    • @TheBiteShot
      @TheBiteShot  Před 5 lety +1

      Awesome! More fun ahead! And happy new year to you 🤗

  • @sugarcoder
    @sugarcoder Před 3 lety

    This video is jam packed with tips! Thank you for making this video. :)

  • @nwillayi
    @nwillayi Před 5 lety

    Awesome!! Lord knows I need help with this.... thanks again for all you do! I'm excited about the new series..... you're the best!

  • @robertad242
    @robertad242 Před 5 lety +1

    Watching this while having breakfast 🥞💖 relaxing and learning 😜

  • @JonathanMiguelMabini
    @JonathanMiguelMabini Před 4 lety

    this really refreshes my food photography passion. thanks for this awesome video.

  • @shanescott3168
    @shanescott3168 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video. I appreciate the content and that you showed your setup this time. I also appreciate that you were using your older crop sensor camera and a kit lens this time. I can't afford full frame yet so I am getting the most out of my T7i and 77D. I recently bought a used Canon 60mm macro lens and cannot wait to see what it can do with food and product photography.

  • @thefoodiemadame4146
    @thefoodiemadame4146 Před 3 lety

    Tjis is such a huge help..

  • @ohhemmgeeitsjenna
    @ohhemmgeeitsjenna Před 5 lety

    You are such a great teacher! Beautiful way with words and you explain things very well. I'm starting a food blog that I want to eventually make a career out of and just discovered your videos. I will definitely be binge watching them 😂

  • @Belinda_B
    @Belinda_B Před 5 lety

    Wow this video blew my mind! Thank you so much for approaching composition from this perspective! It actually touched exactly the point where I always felt to mess up and got confused about triangles and rule of thirds. Also, cool information about how reading influences our perception! Love this book club already so much! 😍😍

  • @dlco4
    @dlco4 Před 5 lety

    Such a valuable lesson Joanie and definitely something for any kind of photographer- not just food 😊! Composition is key as you have demonstrated here. One thing I kept thinking about while looking at these delicious eggs you made, was your roosters 🐓- so I have to ask you how are they doing? Are you enjoying them? I would love to see them again in your stories!😍🤗

  • @cookingwithcheffred8705
    @cookingwithcheffred8705 Před 5 lety +1

    Great points, you make things so understandably, I enjoyed the lesson and going to work on composition!👨‍🍳

  • @omrhsn
    @omrhsn Před 5 lety

    Yet another great video. I really like the idea of starting the bite shot book club and would certainly be joining the mailing list. I read from right to left (Arabic) and both images felt balanced to me.

  • @michaelvaewhongs2579
    @michaelvaewhongs2579 Před 3 lety

    So balance is not just important for Star Wars Force?, LOL. Seriously, thank you for your very approachable teaching style and making harder topics easily understood by beginners & novices. And balance is important in so many other skills/topics in life.

  • @PamperedSweetTooth
    @PamperedSweetTooth Před 5 lety

    Love the new intro and looking forward to the other parts on Composition.

    • @TheBiteShot
      @TheBiteShot  Před 5 lety +1

      Was time to change it up..a fresh face for 2019 🤗

  • @Hellolaurr
    @Hellolaurr Před 5 lety

    Thank you so much for this information! I just discovered your channel and I'm obsessed! Thank you for your amazing tips

  • @wheezetube607
    @wheezetube607 Před 5 lety +1

    Love this video, so much new info. Thanks for coming up with this series.

  • @AnVoPhotography
    @AnVoPhotography Před 5 lety

    I loved this video and I’m so looking forward to the next to come. I find composition to be the most difficult thing to do in photography. You explain everything excellently. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world. 👍😀

  • @hnasser121
    @hnasser121 Před 4 lety

    I read from right to left and yup it’s true the egg’s plate in the left was more balanced for me

  • @pauliesKitchen
    @pauliesKitchen Před 5 lety

    Hi, Interesting piece on balancing photos. I read left to right but I'm left-handed, I that the image with the weight to the right is more balanced. When I do anything, let's say chopping I work out from the right over to the left. Hopefully I've not confused this more

  • @Juventinos
    @Juventinos Před 3 lety

    i don't even do food photography and i m learning so much from you :))

  • @joe34114
    @joe34114 Před 5 lety

    I do not read right to left but as a left handed person who grew up in a house that was majority left handed the flipped image feels more natural to me .

    • @TheBiteShot
      @TheBiteShot  Před 5 lety

      So interesting! Love all the unique perspectives we bring to images