Shooting a Bottle with ONE Continuous Light and a Smartphone

In this video, I show you how to do bottle product photography on a white backdrop with just one continuous light and a smartphone. I also give some pretty mediocre life advice from Tik Tok.
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0:00 - Introduction (Life/photography lighting lesson from Tik Tok)
2:38 - Setting up the shot
3:20 - Background
4:14 - Camera placement
4:38 - Lighting
5:07 - Managing reflections
6:07 - Adding fill light
7:20 - Camera app & settings
8:10 - Final image analysis
8:52 - Conclusion
9:27 - Final thoughts: Yes, I'm back.
Gear and tools used in the video:
Saw horses: (Amazon) geni.us/n3Bz
White plexiglass: (Amazon) geni.us/U6TPMnW
DIY Food Photography Surfaces: ‪@HijabsandAprons‬
White tri-fold fill card: (Amazon) geni.us/pXMxxd
C-stand: (Amazon) geni.us/egIGW9
Large V-flat: (Amazon) geni.us/JbRQ
Diffusion roll: (Amazon) geni.us/thaq
Godox Sl-60W: (Amazon) geni.us/BRbinR
Tripod: (Amazon) geni.us/wkzmA
Phone clamp: (Amazon) geni.us/WfXl
Godox stripbox: (Amazon) geni.us/HiqSLdI
Music I use for UA-cam videos: bit.ly/2TEza2Y

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One smartphone and one light… and 10 other accessories.

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1 very large expensive light

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Figandlight: "keep it simple"
Also him: *immediately over complicates it*

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Gotta get it to 10 minutes somehow

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WAS HIGHLY CONFUSED

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It's been a LONG TIME man, welcome back again.

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Please don't forget that we love you and your works. You gave us just not only lighting skills but also warm-hearted smile. Welcome back.

[@pedrohc99]

Oh God! I was so happy when I saw a notification of a new vídeo from you. I'm glad you're back and as I can see, it's not just me.

[@viragminajagi3016]

I have been struggling with continuous light for quite a while and recently couple of months back I came across your channel.
Your videos really helped me understand the concept and tricks very nicely, at the same moment I was so sad that you didn't post any new videos recently and was hoping you comeback soon.
I hope that you continue to post such amazing Artificial Light Tutorial
Regulary.
Thank you man❤️

[@HindAdib]

Was so happy to see a new video notification from you!! Welcome back! I hope you're doing great - I love this simple approach, I only have one flash and a camera but I constantly try to re-create full blown shoots with my simple set up just as a challenge for myself to realize that I can create cool photos with minimal equipment!

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I've been waiting for a new video from you! So glad you're back. Hope you've been well this whole time and thanks for the awesome tips as usual!

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I came across ur channel about a month ago. Ur videos totally opened a whole new world of lighting in food photography to me. Then after binging a lot of ur videos, I'm shocked to see that u haven't uploaded for awhile. So glad u are doing well!

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Glad you are back! We all have lives outside of youtube. You do you, hope all is well. Looking forward to more inspiration and knowledge!

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Glad you're back! I've watched a ton of food photography videos from more seasoned UA-camrs. Mostly, they tackle gear or tips, but none of them discuss light as much as you do. Keep up the great work!

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Wow thank you Carlos! I appreciate that

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Glad you're back and already with an amazing video. Thx

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Thanks and welcome back again.

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thanks for being back and come up with such a nice, simple but usefull video! LOVEIT! keep it up!

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I just found your yt channel recently and I already watch dozens of your videos, you really help me learn about light and fundamentals food/product photography skill with very simple yet effective way to understand them

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Welcome back. ❤️
Missed your videos a lot!

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Happy to have you back! Keep up the great content Brandon!

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[@katherynyoung9923]

This is so super informative. Really great info, and a much deeper, but still quick understanding of lighting and set up.
I see some people making comments about how you didn't JUST use your phone and an app, but I'd much rather have a more in-depth understanding of lighting and how things can be set up with different tools than to try and figure out why my dollar store equipment and phone camera aren't producing quality photos (been there for months). Having a better understanding of lighting in general in this sense is already helping understand where I've been going wrong, and I'm getting a better idea of what I can do with the means I have to get better product photos.

[@HijabsandAprons]

UHM OMG??! You're back, and you hit the ground running. This was phenomenal and I appreciate the approach so much. I love that you gave us some insight into your inspiration and were so incredibly thorough in showing us the step by step process.
I'm so happy to see you're back! 🙌🏼

[@figandlight]

Thanks Leena! Glad to be back and to hear this video helped. As always, I appreciate your continued support. I'm sure this goes for many people in this comment section as well 🙂

[@chrissyjames7711]

thing is many people try to skimp on the photography , most sites i visits , they think their products look ok with their phones but theres a massive difference from ok to amazing , around 30 -40 % in productivity .

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So nice that you are back!

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What I like about you
You’re not only teaching us photography but also some lessons in life

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Wow, one of the best products photo tutorials

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Comeback is real! Welcome back Brandon! Been beinge-watching your channel for product photography and this is just perfect timing for us to learn new things.

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I enjoyed this video--very professional and personable! I will be simplifying much more, but you've given me some good ideas.

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I'm halfway through this video and loving it. I paused to make this comment and now going back to finish. Thanks!

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