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Such extraordinary results from such a small, simple setup. Love how you went through each & every step & even used a preset we didn’t have to download somewhere too. Thank-you! Great channel by the way! Definitely see you going far!!
@@ChrisPieta looking forward to it! I occasionally work with a glass blower, and the best I can do is relocate the light and use a smaller source. I’d love to eliminate it all together.
Hey Chris! Thanks for this awesome tutorial. It has been difficult to find tips and advice on my specific photography needs. Would you consider doing a tutorial on flat lay product photography? I take pictures of baby items such as baby clothes, baby announcement signs, and baby blankets. How do I compose and light my shots to make the products soft and inviting yet professional?
I am not a photographer by any means, but needed some advice for taking photos of my product. Thank You ! This was very helpful, and a reliable pov for what I naturally don't really see
I have to shoot a few dozen pieces of lumber that are very similar. Using my iPhone 14 pro max. Aside from a slate is there a way to embed each pieces SKU in the photo ?
Thanks Chris for such a nice video I have started a small skincare business. And I am definitely going to try these edited and lighting setup🎉 Thanks again❤
I was wondering how you edit the image of the light that was still visible on the bottle ? Because I noticed that destracted me. I kept watching at the image of the softbox on the bottle . 🙈
Thanks for the detailed explanation. Much better than the two videos outranking you for product photography. BTW, I actually liked the "intermediate" shot the best.
Nice. I definitely like the last one best, showing the tincture being added to the coffee - definitely the best story telling. Thanks for including the bit about how you edited in Lightroom
@ChrisPieta I'm starting off with jewellery photography for my site as a beginner..do you have any tricks for capturing best jewellery photos especially silver and colour stone jewellery.. e.g back drop, angle, equipment, lightbox etc
Thanks for the tips to tell a story. I like the intermediate and pro level. I do basic product photography now days as a hobby but always looking for videos to improve myself.
I've been watching Replica videos, i guess that is why your channel was recommended to me. Glad to have found your channel. This is exactly what i was looking for! The best part about your style of teaching, i felt motivated and inspired to try because of your simplistic approach, usually i feel overwhelmed after watching tutorials. Subscribed!
I like the intermediate and the Pro! Personally I like the slightly more moody lighting of the pro. It would really depend on what the client was looking for. THANKS 👍 for sharing!!!
Thank you so much for this! I learned alot! I wanted to start product photography - I think I have potential in it. But, I only have a Sony ZV-1 and Canon M200 with the kit lens - by any chance do you have more tutorials? Especially for a camera like ZV1? Will go through your channel.
Hey Bart, Great question. Usually it get's removed in photoshop, I didn't cover that here since it take some time. It's not a huge deal, but just depends on your preference. Alternatively you can use a bigger light source, or multiple light sources so it's not as harsh.
Cool ! I want to showcase my plants. I cant seem to translate item photography into a living plant photo. How do i tell a story in this situation? Coffee has function so you could show things/props associated with focus. But every plant does basically the same - decorates a space. How do i use that knowledge for photographing plants?
As a person that knows nothing about photography but I would be a consumer of the product I think the beginner photo looks way better. It’s less distracting to me than the others.
Which camera do you recommend for beginner? I am building my online shop and after set up everything in the website I will start making the photos of my products.
Great video. Thanks for making this. What I struggle with most if understanding what background/floor would look good. How the lighting should hit, and the props part. So, basically everything where a decision about photo needs to be made. I can take photos, but the decision of where things should be, is hard for me. But then I understand it's a process, and if I keep trying, I will get there. :)
My answer to this is boring but it's what worked for me. Put in a lot of repetition. Take a lot of photos on different setups and eventually, it will all make sense in your head and just come naturally. It worked for me, maybe it will work for you :)
@@ChrisPieta no problem man, keep it up! I do have a question though, what one light would you recommend in the $150 range? I have some cheap ones but can’t afford to spend much more than that
You have really helped me with creating a new platform for my Instagram page. I’m struggling to take great photos and I stubble a help of a lot when doing reviews. Camera shy I guess. I see you write a script before filming. Great idea
Good approach. But the diffuser is seen in the bottle. Ideally that shouldn't be visible at all. How do you remove that and yet make it illuminated perfectly?
@@ChrisPieta thank you very much for your reply! I would personally love a step by step guide on doing product photography like you do :) I tend to get caught up by the tiny details. Anyways, thank you for this video, it was extremely helpful!
This was extremely thorough and informative! I appreciate the step-by-step explanation. I'm gonna follow this to take some photos of some product packaging I created for my graphic design portfolio
I absolutely love the finished images, but I had a few questions.. Why did you use an octagon instead of a multi light setup to highlight the curves of the bottle instead of the giant circle it casts on the reflection? Do you think brands may be turned off by this? secondly, what about your reflection of the hand in the bottle as well?
I enjoyed seeing this helpful video giving your insights and approaches. I was suprised how much bokeh you were getting at f6.3 and I am guessing thats due to using a full frame camera. My crop sensor will give me that sort of bokeh at around 2.8 and Ive been on the fence about upgrading my 8 year old canon as just cant decide whether to stick with crop sensor and the lenses I have or spend more and go full frame - I believe either will do a great job for my product shoots but maybe full frame gives an extra edge in quality, clarity, nicer bokeh and dynamic range
Yes we can use two lights instead and place them on either side of the product. This will make the reflections a little less noticeable. Using a rectangular softbox will product a rectangular reflection that will be more pleasing to the eye. The reflection won't be eliminated completely but it will be less noticable.
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I can't say how helpful this has been on giving me confidence again to dive into product photography, thanks for that !
Such extraordinary results from such a small, simple setup. Love how you went through each & every step & even used a preset we didn’t have to download somewhere too. Thank-you! Great channel by the way! Definitely see you going far!!
Thanks for watching Lisa! Appreciate the kind words, I wanted to make this accessible to everyone :)
I like the tip about using props that make sense for how the product will be used 👌
Thank you very much! As a beginner, I find your style of teaching easy to follow, understand, and implement. Thanks again for the invaluable info
Appreciate you Beren!
This was an awesome crash course for a product shot I'll be doing in a couple of days.
Nice work. It would be great to see if/how you can eliminate the light dome reflection.
Yes will need to make a video on that!
@@ChrisPieta looking forward to it! I occasionally work with a glass blower, and the best I can do is relocate the light and use a smaller source. I’d love to eliminate it all together.
Hey Chris! Thanks for this awesome tutorial. It has been difficult to find tips and advice on my specific photography needs. Would you consider doing a tutorial on flat lay product photography? I take pictures of baby items such as baby clothes, baby announcement signs, and baby blankets. How do I compose and light my shots to make the products soft and inviting yet professional?
This is so amazing. I'm excited to do it myself.
Super awesome video! Thank you Chris of this! Greetings from Finland ❄
Amazing, simple, creative and indepth
Glad you like it!
I am not a photographer by any means, but needed some advice for taking photos of my product. Thank You ! This was very helpful, and a reliable pov for what I naturally don't really see
I'm happy to hear it helped you with photography! I appreciate your comment :)
Enjoyed you videos.I have speedlights and brollies,plus triggers.Would a strobe light be better,just a basic one.Thanks
Thanks for sharing. I liked the pro one the best because of the addition of the journal.
I have to shoot a few dozen pieces of lumber that are very similar. Using my iPhone 14 pro max. Aside from a slate is there a way to embed each pieces SKU in the photo ?
Love this behind the scenes style video, it's cool seeing how you compose and edit product photos!
I'm glad you liked it!
Where did you get the black background and mount set up? Can you link that too please
Nice video. How to get rid of the reflection on the product? Or its okay to have it?
Thank you! I photoshop it out in this case but that was beyond the scope of the video.
Simple, straight-to-the-point & with many examples~ Thank you! I subscribed
Hi Chris, I have a question, need you help with an idea to shoot a sock for a client, it's bamboo sock.
Thanks for the video. Interesting and informative
I'm glad you found it valuable Viktor
Great video! Really enjoyed the clear explanation of every step. Thank you!
Thanks Chris for such a nice video
I have started a small skincare business. And I am definitely going to try these edited and lighting setup🎉
Thanks again❤
Great video!! Do you have tips to get better a product styling composition?
Just what I needed. Thank you!
Happy to help
Excellent video, really helpful, thanks for sharing 👌🤙
Great video - not too long but very helpful, thank you
I was wondering how you edit the image of the light that was still visible on the bottle ? Because I noticed that destracted me. I kept watching at the image of the softbox on the bottle . 🙈
The step-by-step with props--thank you so much!
Glad you found it useful!
Thanks for the detailed explanation. Much better than the two videos outranking you for product photography. BTW, I actually liked the "intermediate" shot the best.
This is soo helpful!! Looking forward going back and checking out your light series
Nice. I definitely like the last one best, showing the tincture being added to the coffee - definitely the best story telling. Thanks for including the bit about how you edited in Lightroom
Great content keep up with the good work. I will use your videos for upcoming Webprojects thank you !
@ChrisPieta I'm starting off with jewellery photography for my site as a beginner..do you have any tricks for capturing best jewellery photos especially silver and colour stone jewellery.. e.g back drop, angle, equipment, lightbox etc
Thanks for the tips to tell a story. I like the intermediate and pro level. I do basic product photography now days as a hobby but always looking for videos to improve myself.
Happy to hear the video was helpful!
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Really helpful, brother 👏. I am going to give it a go . Thank you very much
All three pictures looks pretty good, but yeah, the 'pro' one is really worth the effort. Great tutorial. Thank you!
The Pro soht, did you have a continue light going on for this one?
Simple and clean content man, subscribed instantly 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾 Thanks for this 👌🏾👌🏾
Appreciate you watching!
Hello there thank you for the explanation 👍
Can you please make one video about how you utilise or reusing the same props for many different photos..?
For sure
Coming this month!
Starting a business and I needed some help with taking pictures. This was great!
Stoked to hear that! That's what this channel is all about
I've been watching Replica videos, i guess that is why your channel was recommended to me. Glad to have found your channel. This is exactly what i was looking for! The best part about your style of teaching, i felt motivated and inspired to try because of your simplistic approach, usually i feel overwhelmed after watching tutorials. Subscribed!
Thank you so much for the kind words. They mean a lot
I like the intermediate and the Pro! Personally I like the slightly more moody lighting of the pro. It would really depend on what the client was looking for. THANKS 👍 for sharing!!!
Great video! which light light are you using? Led light or budget light link your provided above?
The more expensive LED light. Much better results. But if you're just starting out, the budget one is plenty to practice with.
I'm a bit confused. You said (6:46) you wanted to increase the aperture for a larger depth of field. Doesn't a larger aperture decrease the DOF?
Higher aperture number = increased depth of field (more stuff in focus)
@@ChrisPieta You moved from F6.3 to F3.2 and said it was for more depth of field, whereas your change gives you less.
Thank you. great learning.
Appreciate you watching!
Great video, short and sweet!
Thanks so much!!
All of em was my favorite
Thank you!
How about a skincare line what would you add to the background?
This is so good! Love that you used a script to explain everything! Professional 🤌
Thank you so much for this! I learned alot! I wanted to start product photography - I think I have potential in it. But, I only have a Sony ZV-1 and Canon M200 with the kit lens - by any chance do you have more tutorials? Especially for a camera like ZV1? Will go through your channel.
Yes! Check out the product photography playlist
Great video! I noticed there is quite some reflection in the bottle of the lamp. How do you get rid of that? Or is it not necessarily a problem?
And to your question, the pro version :)
Hey Bart, Great question. Usually it get's removed in photoshop, I didn't cover that here since it take some time. It's not a huge deal, but just depends on your preference. Alternatively you can use a bigger light source, or multiple light sources so it's not as harsh.
Heya Chris! Awesome stuff. Thank you so much for making videos like these. It really helps a lot especially those of us who are relatively new.
Love to hear it's helping you out!
I can start with flash godox T600 yet ? Pls answer my question 🎉
I learned tons! thank you
Just saw this great work love the style simplicity and no nonsense approach.
Thanks Oscar!
This was very interesting. Thank you for sharing. I'll have to try a product shoot once again now...
Thanks for watching! Hope it goes well
Nice vid man, thanks for sharing, subscribed!
Thanks Goran - Happy to have you here!
Cool !
I want to showcase my plants. I cant seem to translate item photography into a living plant photo. How do i tell a story in this situation? Coffee has function so you could show things/props associated with focus. But every plant does basically the same - decorates a space. How do i use that knowledge for photographing plants?
Why do you like plants? Do they bring peace to your home? Feel more energized? the answer to that question can help!
So cool to see your process in developing more of a story!
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
As a person that knows nothing about photography but I would be a consumer of the product I think the beginner photo looks way better. It’s less distracting to me than the others.
Of course i see this AFTER my first product photography gig hahah great stuff here! keeping it all in mind for next time!
Hope it went well! I've got a color guide too that I think you'd love
@@ChrisPieta absolutely! id love to check it out
hey great video where’d you get the small table from?
Hey - Husky table from home depot. 48"
Thanks for the editing tip too
Which camera do you recommend for beginner? I am building my online shop and after set up everything in the website I will start making the photos of my products.
You did an amazing job 👏
Would you recommend sony zv e10 for product photography as i am new to this hobby .
Thank you! I recommend the sony a6000 for beginners, check out the links in my description. The zv e10 is a video first camera
@@ChrisPieta Thanks man ,, Keep up the good KEEP POSTING ..
Damn made me want to rethink my whole everything. This is gorgeous damn
Appreciate the kind words!
Thank you for the knowledge u share it really help to learn new things. 😀
I appreciate you watching!
Great video. Thanks for making this.
What I struggle with most if understanding what background/floor would look good. How the lighting should hit, and the props part. So, basically everything where a decision about photo needs to be made.
I can take photos, but the decision of where things should be, is hard for me. But then I understand it's a process, and if I keep trying, I will get there. :)
My answer to this is boring but it's what worked for me. Put in a lot of repetition. Take a lot of photos on different setups and eventually, it will all make sense in your head and just come naturally.
It worked for me, maybe it will work for you :)
@@ChrisPieta yeah, that’s what I need to do. Thanks for sharing your process. 😊
Amazing content man. New subscriber here!
This was really helpful, especially the fact you were using a kit lens and got such great results. Give inspiration to the rest of us.
Appreciate the kind words Jacob
Hmm.. the 24-70mm f2.8 is not a kit lens
Awesome video Chris! Very well thought out and well made, I’m sure you’ll be in the 100k subs in no time!
Thank you for the kind words Micah! That really means a lot.
@@ChrisPieta no problem man, keep it up! I do have a question though, what one light would you recommend in the $150 range? I have some cheap ones but can’t afford to spend much more than that
Thank you, I will share this with my beginner to pro group ;)
Amazing!
great video chris.
Thanks for watching Akshay
You have really helped me with creating a new platform for my Instagram page. I’m struggling to take great photos and I stubble a help of a lot when doing reviews. Camera shy I guess. I see you write a script before filming. Great idea
Love to hear that. Script before filming is key. You’d be surprised how many big UA-camrs do that
Good approach. But the diffuser is seen in the bottle. Ideally that shouldn't be visible at all. How do you remove that and yet make it illuminated perfectly?
Good catch - remove that in photoshop usually :)
I love your work man. Very descriptive. Great 👍 video. Thanks
I really appreciate that!
Awesome video! Thank you
Very helpful, love your art
Thanks for the kind words!
You do an amazing job laying out the core elements of product photography in only 10 minutes. Great video!
Thanks for saying that! I want to provide as much value as possible :)
Intermediate was my favorite
I like all of them!
:D
nice tips and step by step
This was so well put together and informative! Def subbed
Thanks so much! Appreciate you saying that. Welcome to the channel!
Do you remember what flash settings you used? If not, what flash settings would you recommend for this scenario?
Thank you!
It will vary on the power of your flash, I use manual settings and expose for proper exposure!
@@ChrisPieta thank you very much for your reply!
I would personally love a step by step guide on doing product photography like you do :)
I tend to get caught up by the tiny details.
Anyways, thank you for this video, it was extremely helpful!
What kind of photo editor do you use?
you are doing great job out there bro! keep it up 💪
Appreciate it! Thanks man
This was extremely thorough and informative! I appreciate the step-by-step explanation. I'm gonna follow this to take some photos of some product packaging I created for my graphic design portfolio
That's awesome to hear that! Go get after it :)
Great video , thnx for sharing
Great video, Chris. Thanks for sharing the flow of your thoughts and put them into actions!
Appreciate you watching Chris!
Great Video! I am starting a product line for my barbering business and this gives me much confidence! 😁
That's awesome! This type of photograpy will look great.
This video just earned you another subscriber. Nice job!
Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching
Wow, extremely inspirational content. Thank you for sharing such an amazing video ☺️
Appreciate you watching Aaron!
I absolutely love the finished images, but I had a few questions.. Why did you use an octagon instead of a multi light setup to highlight the curves of the bottle instead of the giant circle it casts on the reflection? Do you think brands may be turned off by this? secondly, what about your reflection of the hand in the bottle as well?
1 light for a simpler tutorial, we ended up removing those reflections in photoshop if we were sending this out to clients. Good eye!
I enjoyed seeing this helpful video giving your insights and approaches. I was suprised how much bokeh you were getting at f6.3 and I am guessing thats due to using a full frame camera. My crop sensor will give me that sort of bokeh at around 2.8 and Ive been on the fence about upgrading my 8 year old canon as just cant decide whether to stick with crop sensor and the lenses I have or spend more and go full frame - I believe either will do a great job for my product shoots but maybe full frame gives an extra edge in quality, clarity, nicer bokeh and dynamic range
If you are serious about getting more paid gigs, I'd go with full frame so that you can deliver great content to your clients.
Can you share which Erickson surface you are using? Thanks!
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@@ChrisPieta Thank you!
Great video thank you
Appreciate you watching! Thanks for the kind words
How do you get rid of reflection prior to photoshop? Is there a thing you can do?
Yes we can use two lights instead and place them on either side of the product. This will make the reflections a little less noticeable. Using a rectangular softbox will product a rectangular reflection that will be more pleasing to the eye. The reflection won't be eliminated completely but it will be less noticable.
Loved it
What power is your light on