5 Creative Food Photography Lighting Setups using just ONE Reflector

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  • Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
  • In this video, I show you how you can create 5 unique food photography lighting setups using just one 5 in 1 reflector and a few white foam boards. In the spirit of our gear obsessed culture, which I myself am no exception, I wanted to challenge myself to create at least 5 creative lighting scenarios using only one modifier that most of us probably already own.
    Hope this helps or inspire you to start creating with whatever you've got already!
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  • @JonathanYap747
    @JonathanYap747 3 роки тому +9

    "... and a dog." haha!!
    You listed all the things I have lying around! Your video is really helpful. Thanks for the informative video!

  • @rossanorusso242
    @rossanorusso242 4 роки тому +80

    Probably the best informative channel in regards to food photography/lighting set up I’ve come across. Definitely subscribed!

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 роки тому +2

      Wow thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words and the sub!

    • @Bishnu_Deb
      @Bishnu_Deb 3 роки тому

      You are absolutely right, Rossano.

    • @PaulAntoun
      @PaulAntoun 3 роки тому

      i was coming here to say that and how simple and helpful was that, of course thanks to the inspirations he got to share with us, i salut u!

    • @tex1622
      @tex1622 2 роки тому

      I couldn't agree more. And such a good teacher too. It's rare.

    • @brohemian
      @brohemian 9 місяців тому

      great video w useful comparison pics for whats being described

  • @petrinagana4876
    @petrinagana4876 3 роки тому +1

    Really appreciate all your videos!!!! Super love the breakdown and how thorough you are. Thank you so much!!

  • @thenewbaguette
    @thenewbaguette 2 роки тому +3

    This is incredibly informative and inspiring. Thank you for sharing! Def. gonna try some of these setups.

  • @Xxs0heavenxX
    @Xxs0heavenxX 3 роки тому

    Discovering your channel has been the highlight of my day.
    I love your videos! Very informative and most importantly straight to the point. Thank you

  • @sallygodsell8422
    @sallygodsell8422 Рік тому +2

    Thanks so much for all your awesome videos. I have watched a few now and just totally love your vibe, the videos are informative, fun and easy with easy to replicate set ups. Please keep them coming.

  • @TheYennyleen
    @TheYennyleen 2 роки тому

    love all your videos, thank you!

  • @landesnorm
    @landesnorm 7 місяців тому +1

    Just watched this vid and found it has the same quality as your other vids. This is the former commercial photog and food photog's assistant. If you look at the late 1977-79 issues of Commercial Photography magazine from Japan, you will see how the Japanese food photogs built and lit their sets. Bloody incredible use of diffusion material and lights and very similar to your approach. And observing natural light is very important. Nice work, figandlight.

  • @katiekwok7386
    @katiekwok7386 3 роки тому

    It really helps me a lot... starting from zero to barely know something now by watching your videos! Thank you!

  • @rodrigoespinoza4304
    @rodrigoespinoza4304 3 роки тому

    ¡Great job dude! Thank for inspireing us!

  • @jimmycassanig
    @jimmycassanig 3 місяці тому

    best video about simple yet well thought lighting set ups. love it!

  • @FrenchWanderers
    @FrenchWanderers 3 роки тому +1

    Just discovered your channel, and that's exactly what I was looking for! I'm going to binge watch all your videos 😍

  • @AlexandriaLeland
    @AlexandriaLeland Рік тому

    What a good video! Thanks for sharing!

  • @andrewchew5961
    @andrewchew5961 2 роки тому

    Thank you for creating such a wonderfully informative video. Cheers!

  • @arianerhomberg6835
    @arianerhomberg6835 3 роки тому

    phenomenal video!! so helpful!

  • @johnthomasgoerke7852
    @johnthomasgoerke7852 Рік тому

    Just found your channel this morning after booking a photoshoot with a local steakhouse. You've answered several of the specific questions I had about flash, and I'm extremely grateful. Cheers!

  • @tulshiinaik2959
    @tulshiinaik2959 3 роки тому

    Most informative for the lighting

  • @adanaeisagholian515
    @adanaeisagholian515 3 роки тому

    Perfect!

  • @pinsiangwang
    @pinsiangwang 2 роки тому

    it’s really inspiring , thank you

  • @arnievergara4273
    @arnievergara4273 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your ideas!

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 роки тому

      Thanks for taking the time to watch!

  • @joshashdown4431
    @joshashdown4431 2 роки тому

    This was great!

  • @PEconYT
    @PEconYT 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much mate

  • @metecarkci
    @metecarkci 3 роки тому

    Awesome!!!

  • @MarkM2023
    @MarkM2023 3 роки тому

    Wow! This is very helpful! I'm starting out on my food and cooking channel and I learned a lof from your video. I don't have a sophisticated set up but the knowledge you shared really helps. Thank you for sharing. I'm glad I found your channel. And now I follow it. Great, man.

  • @byrodrol
    @byrodrol 3 роки тому

    really, really helpful!

  • @ZsoltSzentirmai
    @ZsoltSzentirmai 3 роки тому

    Fantastic and very useful video! i've learned a lot from it, thank you!

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    @karenw9366 6 місяців тому

    I really like your videos. They are simple, you don't have extraneous dialogue and you seem like a nice person.

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    @robsonoliveira8867 4 роки тому +1

    excellent tips! Thanks for sharing!

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    You’ve helped me so much with my videography, thank you so much for making these videos, you’re amazing!!😭🙌🏽

  • @bobby350z
    @bobby350z 4 роки тому

    Awesome, especially the mixing of hard and soft light.

  • @scottnorland4214
    @scottnorland4214 7 місяців тому

    Just shared this video with my San Diego City college lighting class. Great ideas. Thanks!

  • @matteocarofei5389
    @matteocarofei5389 3 роки тому +1

    Love your channel, always very useful and educational without all the over hyped fuss lot of other yt'ers have but still being funny at times and never boring

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    @jasharabazi5862 8 місяців тому

    I’m blown away👏

  • @kedarpatil7172
    @kedarpatil7172 2 роки тому

    *After watching many videos from your channel* You have got a great content and also really very helpful for those who are trying their hands on Product/ Food Photography. keep giving us such good videos.
    Thank you

  • @junyoungmin545
    @junyoungmin545 4 роки тому

    Always helpful, high quality videos! I'm sorry to see your videos for free. Thank you so much for making videos.

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching them! I'm glad you find them helpful 🙏

  • @souadchatta7997
    @souadchatta7997 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the tips.salute from Algeria

  • @voltairedomingo4383
    @voltairedomingo4383 2 роки тому

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  • @rudeboycg
    @rudeboycg 4 роки тому +1

    This was very helpful. Thank you

  • @stevenle715
    @stevenle715 3 роки тому

    very creative

  • @ljdavid1133
    @ljdavid1133 4 роки тому

    LOVE ALL OF YOUR CONTENT!! HELPS ALOT SPECIALLY IN THESE WORK AT HOME SET UP

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 роки тому

      Thanks man! I appreciate that🙏

  • @deivis1970
    @deivis1970 4 роки тому

    Great!!

  • @AnantRasane
    @AnantRasane 4 роки тому

    Thanks...😊

  • @gluteusmaximus7608
    @gluteusmaximus7608 Рік тому

    You are actually amazing. I dream to be as creative as you.

  • @zayaankhakwani159
    @zayaankhakwani159 4 місяці тому

    Bestest so far removed all my misconceptions and gonna help me to invest in lights in right direction. Thanks alot brotherrrr grow more❤️❤️❤️

  • @matthewjeffres1289
    @matthewjeffres1289 3 роки тому

    Well presented info. thank you.

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    @Lowbattery_fpv 2 роки тому

    Hello from Italy. Your channel is great.

  • @raphaelberezowski1200
    @raphaelberezowski1200 4 роки тому

    Super! Thank you

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    @dannygauden88 4 роки тому

    AMAZING....now I'll watch all of your videos tonight 😁 thank you very much 😁

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 роки тому

      Thanks Danny! I appreciate that 🙏🙏

  • @awesomephotographytaiwan
    @awesomephotographytaiwan 4 роки тому

    thanks for sharing .that's really inspiring

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    @jessecurtis4741 4 роки тому

    Great high quality content, keep the videos coming!

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 роки тому

      Thank you Jesse! I appreciate the support

  • @helensotiriadis
    @helensotiriadis 4 роки тому

    Brilliant video
    I can't wait to experiment along these lines tomorrow morning
    Thank you

  • @Frostroomhead
    @Frostroomhead 4 роки тому

    Wow. Thank you !

  • @malackawada
    @malackawada 4 роки тому

    I love your channel
    Thank you thank you Thank you for each and every detail you mentioned
    Your the simplest and best tutor every I've seen on UA-cam

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 роки тому

      I really appreciate that thank you! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @tbeiber09
    @tbeiber09 Рік тому

    I also really like using some white and black foam core to set the majority of the scene

  • @remareem9
    @remareem9 4 роки тому

    I literally binge watching your videos 👏🏻

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 роки тому

      haha thank you! I'm glad they're helping 🙌

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    @cow77cow 3 роки тому

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    @lucasfreire5986 4 роки тому

    awesome!

  • @MiguelACoronaDM
    @MiguelACoronaDM 4 роки тому

    Very helpful. Will def try some of these!

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 роки тому +1

      Yes! Thanks Miguel, I'm glad it helped. I'd love to see what you come up with!

    • @MiguelACoronaDM
      @MiguelACoronaDM 4 роки тому

      figandlight I’m just starting out in food photography, literally still gathering gear! I’ve been shooting landscapes for a while and wanted a second genre; I find this one very interesting. Will let you know what I come up with. Thanks!

  • @DavidMorante13
    @DavidMorante13 2 роки тому

    I learn so much from your channel that I feel like a criminal learning it for free. Seriously, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

  • @vudumatic
    @vudumatic 4 роки тому

    This is really good content. Thanks for sharing

  • @jeetinj
    @jeetinj 3 роки тому

    excellent tutorial on lighting

  • @krishnauppar380
    @krishnauppar380 3 роки тому

    inspiring

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    @rfsji 2 роки тому

    Ok that's it! I'm in love with you and your content! *Mouah* *chef's kiss 💋

  • @BrianDohertyPhotos
    @BrianDohertyPhotos 3 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @davidyoo9894
    @davidyoo9894 3 роки тому

    Just had a food photoshoot yesterday and your videos helped a lot! keep the good job up!

  • @EstuardoCS46
    @EstuardoCS46 4 роки тому

    Great video Brandon! hope you can do a second part, your channel is so inspiring.

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much! A second part should be a fun challenge 🤔

  •  4 роки тому +8

    Loved it!!! Thanks for this :)! You are becoming my favorite photo UA-camr man. By the way, composition would be such a nice topic for another episode! 🤩

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Jose! I appreciate it. Composition is a monster of a topic haha I will keep it in mind, thanks for the suggestion!

  • @davidepiras4011
    @davidepiras4011 4 роки тому

    Soft and streaks si very interesting. I Guessed it was done in this way but you are the first among all who explained it so clearly. I suscribed immediatly. Thank you

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 роки тому

      Thanks Davide! I appreciate it 🙏

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    @MayoBelandria 4 роки тому

    Awesome videos 👏

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    @AnaSeny 4 роки тому

    You are the best 👌 thnak you.

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 роки тому

      Always kind and generous with your comments, thank you!

  • @hansbarbarossa4613
    @hansbarbarossa4613 4 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @asiancookingwife4380
    @asiancookingwife4380 3 роки тому

    Very informative channel. Thank you. I wonder what kind of camera you are using?

  • @annag.966
    @annag.966 Рік тому

    Hi, I just found out your channel and instantly subscribed cause I think you make amazing content, all your videos I’m super interesting and I can’t wait to experiment with all these techniques! As I just started with studio photography, I’d really need a “shopping guide” on reflectors, modifiers, stands, backdrops and all these essential props. Do you have any video or suggestions about that? Thank you 🙏

  • @pdotj
    @pdotj 3 роки тому

    Lighting god✨💯

  • @SamSinha
    @SamSinha 3 роки тому

    Great content. Your channel deserves way more subscribers. This is one of the best food photography channels I've seen.

  • @jakeysea
    @jakeysea 3 роки тому

    i love your channel. i mean, wow. beautiful and creative stuff man. thank you for sharing the how tos. it's like going to school. :)

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  3 роки тому

      Thank you J! I really appreciate that 🙏

  • @jeannefrancouisenatalia8863
    @jeannefrancouisenatalia8863 4 роки тому

    Finally !!! I need this....new sub here 😊

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 роки тому

      Thank you! I'm glad it helped 🙌

  • @dectel257
    @dectel257 3 роки тому +3

    Very interesting!! You have the most unique lighting I have encountered in food photography, Brandon. The lighting adds depth towards a simple subject.
    It’s a purposive placement of lights but subtle in effect.

  • @Gabriel-vw9we
    @Gabriel-vw9we 3 роки тому

    Damn, I wasn’t expected so much content

  • @sriparnadebnath4216
    @sriparnadebnath4216 4 роки тому

    Great video!! Masterclass of Light.. Would love to know more about playing with lights from you...!!!

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you Sriparna! I appreciate that 🙏

  • @vizzo7
    @vizzo7 3 роки тому

    hey great videos. I was wondering how did you do the wood board where you put the loops bowl on.

  • @AbdulHannan-md8ys
    @AbdulHannan-md8ys 3 роки тому

    This channel needs to be taken to the air🔥🔥

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  3 роки тому

      🙌 Thanks Abdul!

    • @AbdulHannan-md8ys
      @AbdulHannan-md8ys 3 роки тому

      @@figandlight I just jumped to your channel while searching for photography tutorial on how IKEA shoot their products. Any place/channel/site you might know? Specifically I'm looking on how to shoot kitchen sinks, which in their websites and clean and sharp.
      Thanks in advance ❤️

  • @user-bh7ct4or6e
    @user-bh7ct4or6e 4 роки тому

    Wow good and nice! :)

  • @ebqren
    @ebqren 3 роки тому

    Why I did not think about a bounce board stand using clamps?! 🤯 and of course thank you for the tutorial too 😅 this is amazing. Subscribed!

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  3 роки тому

      hahah Thanks for watching and the sub Emman!

  • @anavamor5449
    @anavamor5449 4 роки тому +1

    I love your channel! Thanks for all the info! Where do you get your backdrops?

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 роки тому

      Thanks Sofía! I get them from a company called Erickson surfaces

    • @anavamor5449
      @anavamor5449 4 роки тому

      @@figandlight Thanks!!

  • @FoodTechLife
    @FoodTechLife 4 роки тому +2

    Solid video! Now I need to buy some cereal.

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 роки тому

      hahah thanks man. Cereal is an okay subject, but always a great meal.

  • @MrAtomicPhotography
    @MrAtomicPhotography 3 роки тому

    I wish I could give this video multiple Likes, because it deserves more than just the thumb.

  • @alext8651
    @alext8651 3 роки тому

    great stuff)
    you should be a cinematographer :)

  • @JamesUy22
    @JamesUy22 4 роки тому

    Can you please make more videos? Watched many food photography/lighting tutorials, yours by far is the best one of all the videos I watched.

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 роки тому +1

      Haha I definitely have some in the process! Right now it's all Lightroom tuts, but more to come even after! Thanks James, I really appreciate that 🙏

  • @garimag4193
    @garimag4193 3 роки тому

    Hey, great video ! Thanks so much for explaining it in such a easy way. Just wanted to ask what if you don’t have 1/2 Ctb gel and only have full ctb gel that comes with the basic kit?

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  3 роки тому +1

      I believe the basic kit comes with a full CTb. I could be wrong, I'm sure that info is available on their website

    • @garimag4193
      @garimag4193 3 роки тому

      figandlight yes it comes with a full ctb but what I need to ask is what should I do if i don’t have a 1/2 ctb gel ? You are using a half blue gel in one of your setups here to create that golden hour effect. Is there any other way to achieve the desired results without half ctb ?

  • @jeffcruzphotography
    @jeffcruzphotography 3 роки тому

    nice video! but how come in the "soft and streaks", the shadow of that one strawberry has a different direction? is it because of light which passed through the glass hitting that strawberry?

  • @light_and_stories
    @light_and_stories 4 роки тому +1

    How do you not have 100000s of followers, this is by far one of the best food photography tutorials I found on UA-cam! Many thanks & keep up the good work!

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 роки тому

      Wow, thank you so much! 🙏

    • @light_and_stories
      @light_and_stories 4 роки тому

      @@figandlight I followed you on Instagram also, you deserve way more recognition! I am really grateful for all the videos you made so far - very eloquent and to the point & you are taking the topic beyond a basic entry level explanation. Best wishes!

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 роки тому

      That's awesome. I'm glad my explanations help! Thank you for the feedback

    • @film317
      @film317 Рік тому

      @@figandlight I agree with the previous comment. Thank you for this! I don't see a link for your newsletter/email add.

  • @chris5355
    @chris5355 4 роки тому +2

    Great videos, thank you. It's difficult to understand why there are so few subscribers - that will soon change, I feel sure. Subscribed.

  • @ma.ysabelleung7739
    @ma.ysabelleung7739 4 роки тому

    LOVE the video! is it possible to do this with continuous light?

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  4 роки тому

      Thank you!! And yes absolutely!

  • @zerocel
    @zerocel 4 роки тому

    Hey nice video and useful info! what is the size of your diffuser?

  • @Rapidfire3737
    @Rapidfire3737 3 роки тому

    What are you using to attach the reflector to the C-Stand? Thanks!

  • @amazingfilm3649
    @amazingfilm3649 3 роки тому

    I am a videographer.
    So i should use lasting light..
    can i make light art without instant light?
    And thank you for video. I am learning and it gives me idea how to make light.
    Do you make food video?

  • @somosNikkeiPeru
    @somosNikkeiPeru 3 роки тому

    Hi Brandon! I was wondering what the names/types of the surfaces are, from Erickson Surfaces? Enjoying your videos a lot!

    • @figandlight
      @figandlight  3 роки тому

      Hey, yes! they are from Erickson Surfaces. Thank you🙏 for watching!

  • @Maccerx1
    @Maccerx1 3 роки тому

    Hi Figandlight, I have a question for you.. What material surface do you use in your videos?

  • @tinyamyys
    @tinyamyys 3 роки тому

    Hi! What are the clips you use to hold up the foam boards?