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/
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!!
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?
@@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...
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.
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!
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!
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!
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
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:)
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!
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!
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
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
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.
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
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!
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!!!
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!!
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
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!
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!
I am currently shooting with the Canon 70D. As we know it can only get 1080p, which is not bad for UA-cam video live or recorded. Is it time for me to upgrade to something else like the 90D? Keep something in mind that photography is just a hobby for me. I love traveling to a location, the thought behind finding a great spot, the time to take in what you’re about to photograph and the technical setup. One thing I want my photos to do is remind me of the fun (adventure) I had to capture that moment in time. Same goes for video as well. I try to get the photo right while smashing the button rather than in post. Video is the same but with stitching flowing moments together to tell a story. I own some lenses but they are not expensive. I just can’t justify spending $1,500 for a canon 50 mm lens. Plastic or not, I find cheaper lenses close enough for my usage.
PowerGlow LED Worklight I bought at Sam's Club. The light can be adjusted to deliver up to 3500 lumens of light and colors between 2700 and 5600K. The is great for filming.
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?
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
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!
Hey man, awesome video. Just an idea, if you installed an aftermarket camera app that lets you force the base ISO your images would have been that much better; with still life and a tripod there is no downside. With that same idea you could also shoot in RAW and have greater latitude in post.
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.
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
hello please can you give me advice, what kind of Studio strobe to buy for food photography. I'm food photographer and right now I'm using speedlights but color accuracy and all that stuff it's not good so I'm going to buy a new one and a lot of professional photographers advising to look the one which is color accurate and can give you consistent light and the power output is at least 600 watt, right know i am looking to buy godox AD600 PRO but one week ago they announced Godox AD400 PRO. the first one has 600w power and cost 960$ the new one 400w and cost 650$, so the question is which one to buy and I would like to know is that that much critical between 600w and 400w especially for food photography?
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?
I used to use those lights doing fashion photos and they got HOT - If you wanted to, you could cook that pizza on top of one. I'm looking at investing in some RGBW LED landscaping lights. They are a tiny bit more expensive but I'm thinking them and some big white fabric I put together will be (okay emoji).
Nice video!.... although to really compare the 2 lights you should use everything the same accept the light. Maybe next video? maybe this one should be called i phone plus $40 lighting vs. 5diii plus $900 lighting. I'd love to see the lighting side by side with the 5d. Thanks!
Yeah true, I did a face palm shortly after ;) But I put the constant light shot with the 18-55mm kit lens next to the strobe light shot on the blog, so you can compare.
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.
I got 5 compact video LED lights battery operated with option to adjust brightness from China, 10 usd each. One of those lights can turn my room from pitch black to daylight. also got my diffuser/reflector there for under 10 bucks. might be not the top quality, but does the job well.
This is a great video..!!! So helpful! I just started my UA-cam channel and don’t know anything about photography or even editing videos. Your channel is helping a lot !!! Thank you so much
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/
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!!
We Eat Together hey, what size soft box did you use on your strobe?
We Eat Together thanks for this hack. Ill try this sometime. I wonder if you could try using flashlight next time
We're here for the light, should have used the same exact gear for both photos except for the light source of course.
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?
@@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...
@@wongwu 😂😂😂😂😂
@@wongwu bros comparing lights and slapped on a $8k camera 😂
Finally, I found a video on youtube that was exactly......I mean exactly..... what I was looking for.
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.
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!
Wow!! Incredible !
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!
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!
Great example of what happens when a little diy and photography know-how come together! Thanks for the tutorial!
Thanks, I'd rather DIY then BUY
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
thank you! That's my philosophy
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:)
@@franks1986 So what would you do to make it better? Not criticizing you, just want to learn.
@@babablacksheep3950 I see he didn't have an answer for you. Lol.
This guy, like a breath of fresh air on youtube! love it keep it up man.
Thank you, I agree ;)
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!
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!
link?! in dire need of bright lights that won't trigger my fire alarms lol
I love the bulbs behind you in this video. Very good content on your channel.!!
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
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
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.
Yeah, control, modification and consistency is what you pay for. But hey it's a great way to get your feet wet
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.
First time viewer! Love the content, thank you for sharing.
Obviously it's not the gear, it's the photographer… and prop stylist… and 1st assistant (all happen to be one person)
I used that light for a year or so. Upgraded to 120d IIs which I do use for photos as well.
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!
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!
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
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.
Thanks 🙏
Very nice video, well executed and no clickbait. Thank you for the great work. I sincerely hope that you keep them coming.
I already thought of this. Thankyou for affirming. No doubt a diffuser is needed. Now not to get a sunburn.
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.
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
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!
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!!!
Awesome!! 🤘
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!!
This was of great help! Loved the output of both.
thanks!!
Very good attitude. Smart and ready, great work slack! Keep it up, funky fresh!
Excellent video!!! I had to smash that like button. New subscriber here!
Don't break the screen ;) Thanks!!
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
That arm is the center post of the Manfrotto 055 tripod with a Manfrotto superclamp attached. Check out my gear guide in the description
@@skylerburtphotos No tripod/arm/clamp in the description
@@ArturZygmunt weeattogether.com/5040/food-photography-gear-guide/
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!
i'm just following your channel, it's brilliant! :)
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!
Your vids are so good! Great information and you get right to the point. And you’re fun to watch too. Thanks so much!
REALLY NICE VIDEO AND GREAT EDITS, MUSIC! Quality is JUST AWESOME!!!! And the tip really good LOL
Thanks 🤘
Great idea using parchment paper; an inexpensive and readily available option.
Thanks! Yeah, it's always in my kitchen.
I am currently shooting with the Canon 70D. As we know it can only get 1080p, which is not bad for UA-cam video live or recorded. Is it time for me to upgrade to something else like the 90D? Keep something in mind that photography is just a hobby for me. I love traveling to a location, the thought behind finding a great spot, the time to take in what you’re about to photograph and the technical setup. One thing I want my photos to do is remind me of the fun (adventure) I had to capture that moment in time. Same goes for video as well. I try to get the photo right while smashing the button rather than in post. Video is the same but with stitching flowing moments together to tell a story. I own some lenses but they are not expensive. I just can’t justify spending $1,500 for a canon 50 mm lens. Plastic or not, I find cheaper lenses close enough for my usage.
PowerGlow LED Worklight I bought at Sam's Club. The light can be adjusted to deliver up to 3500 lumens of light and colors between 2700 and 5600K. The is great for filming.
I so loved this video, thank you for sharing it Skyler
Your welcome! Thanks for watching!!
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?
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!
Thank you!! Stay strong and be creative
Still watching the video, just wanted to say your own lighting is awesome!!!!
Awesome video! Who makes the clamp you were using to hold the iPhone? Thanks in advance!
great idea! i sure am on a budget and will try this out!!!! thank you!
cool thanks!!
A fantastic tutorial will try your technique when my next client is on a budget
lol, I'm not sure I'd let a client see you with this bad boy ;) possibly be your little secret
THank you I found this video very helpful! The iphone shots are amazing!
Thanks for your effort on making this kind of video! Really inspire me to go and shoot the food even on a budget!
Thanks!! yeah don't let gear stop you
I had actually used that before, but making a wood frame and tracing paper. Same thing, but easier to handle.
Wow, that’s really eye opening for a budget lightings
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
What you're doing is great! Very good quality videos! Congrats man!
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!
stick the softbox right up against the diffusor, you might like the results
Thanks for the tip, I have been placing the diffuser nearer the food. I'll try it for my next shoot.
Hey man, awesome video. Just an idea, if you installed an aftermarket camera app that lets you force the base ISO your images would have been that much better; with still life and a tripod there is no downside. With that same idea you could also shoot in RAW and have greater latitude in post.
Thanks, but I'm not really a camera phone kind of guy ;)
We Eat Together Ok, sure... But you're the one that took the time to make a video on how to maximize your cell phone camera.
true that! although to be fair the video was really about the lighting. Do you have any app recommendations for people to use?
yay fantastic, I use short cuts and "cheat light" all the time
Guess I’m going to the hardware store! Great video! And nice pad!! 👏🏼
Thank you! This is a wonderful video that is within a realistic budget! I'm just starting out so this is perfect!!
Btw! I bought a version of this light at Wal-Mart for under $10!
This is a very good video comparison, thank you for sharing the tips
thank-you!
Great video, thank you. What do you call the two black hard cardboard ?
Black Cards
This is soo great thx! How far do you position your light from your diffusion?
About 4ft
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.
Maaaaan! You are the wizard !
hey man ... loved the bar stand light ... and with one too ... like your style already 👍 keep up man
great tips! Thanks for sharing.
Loved this video!! Can u do a video on portrait photoshoot at home on a budget or could I use these same tips ?!
Hello form Belarus! Great video, thanks!
Your videos are great!
you should've showed us the cheap light with the canon aswell. just to see light diferrence beside the huge camera advantage
its about the DOER! great vid...thx
0:22 into the video, I hit LIKE cuz of the music! :)
Fantastic tutorial!
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
Thanks for watching! I really appreciate the kind support
Such a valuable video .... thanks buddy
Thank you!!
I'm STILL using these lights today!
Thanks for all
Dude I love your channel.. stumbled upon it today..
_Very helpful tutorial_
Why not gel the light?
dope!!! i use the same techniques for video as well
hello please can you give me advice, what kind of Studio strobe to buy for food photography. I'm food photographer and right now I'm using speedlights but color accuracy and all that stuff it's not good so I'm going to buy a new one and a lot of professional photographers advising to look the one which is color accurate and can give you consistent light and the power output is at least 600 watt, right know i am looking to buy godox AD600 PRO but one week ago they announced Godox AD400 PRO. the first one has 600w power and cost 960$ the new one 400w and cost 650$, so the question is which one to buy and I would like to know is that that much critical between 600w and 400w especially for food photography?
What the apps in your iPhone in this video? I have iphone6s, and I not have this program to photo....
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?
Thanks 🙏 and you sure do
I used to use those lights doing fashion photos and they got HOT - If you wanted to, you could cook that pizza on top of one. I'm looking at investing in some RGBW LED landscaping lights. They are a tiny bit more expensive but I'm thinking them and some big white fabric I put together will be (okay emoji).
Check out some of my Godox videos, they are coming out with some interesting lights and budget friendly too!
Nice video!.... although to really compare the 2 lights you should use everything the same accept the light. Maybe next video? maybe this one should be called i phone plus $40 lighting vs. 5diii plus $900 lighting. I'd love to see the lighting side by side with the 5d. Thanks!
Yeah true, I did a face palm shortly after ;) But I put the constant light shot with the 18-55mm kit lens next to the strobe light shot on the blog, so you can compare.
Cool...Thanks!
I really like your videos! Some really great ideas to try out.
I have a similar gear set lined up for my first shoot and this gave me a lot of confidence, but why is photo gear so pricy?
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.
Legit video, thanks for sharing.
I got 5 compact video LED lights battery operated with option to adjust brightness from China, 10 usd each. One of those lights can turn my room from pitch black to daylight. also got my diffuser/reflector there for under 10 bucks. might be not the top quality, but does the job well.
Awesome!
Would you mind linking that? Would love to check it out. Thanks!
@@Ayudac search on aliexpress.com
I just copped that light!
This is a great video..!!! So helpful! I just started my UA-cam channel and don’t know anything about photography or even editing videos. Your channel is helping a lot !!! Thank you so much
You should review light diffusers from amazon!!
Great video, very helpful.
AHahah great idea and video man! Budget video/photographers live up!
Would have liked to see the comparison of cheap light w/ 5D & iphone with the expensive light. :)
I like this a lot
Now im so inspired to try food photography!! How do i even get started though?
Dope shots dope angles. Great stuff man thank you
I’m a beginner in this world this stuff is so key
You can just use one of those material things that you put and your windshield so the car doesn't get hot
Thanks for this video, I have purchased some led work lights and am f freshly keen to see the results. Keep clicking Norm
How do you make that sound of you throwing something
Freaking awesome!!! I’m a subscriber!
Great video, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us :)
Your welcome! Thanks for watching