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By: Bruce Lafone

Bruce Lafone — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 01:41:55 +0000

Thanks so much for all the great tips and tricks! I am a Chef and have been cooking for close to 15 years. Over the years I have photographed my food with a couple of point and shoots with not much success. Recently I have invested in a new DSLR and diving into the world of fine photography. This site has been bar none the BEST place for me to learn how such beautiful shots are created!!!

Thank you so much and Great Work!

By: Yolanda

Yolanda — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:26:15 +0000

Wow! Please keep the tutorials coming! I look forward to the next one.

By: Morgan Crumm

Morgan Crumm — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:06:56 +0000

Hi Taylor!

I just got my first photo published on Foodgawker after reading your amazing tutorials. This comes after 11 failed attempts before reading your tips.

Just wanted to say thanks, and please keep up the wonderful work!

Morgan Crumm

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By: Pam Rauber

Pam Rauber — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:09:05 +0000

Taylor,
Thanks for showing this. I did not want to buy the Lowel Ego lights. Photography is a never ending money pit. Always looking for DIY. This was fantastic. I am so pleased with the outcome of my recent photos using this method.
So glad I checked your tutorial before making the Lowel leap of $$$

By: Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:20:03 +0000

Such a great lighting lesson..thank you!

By: Taylor

Taylor — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 22:26:41 +0000

Katy,

I would need to see the picture to answer that. Exposure can be somewhat subjective. I did use my speed light on manual in this situation. I use a meter sometimes with people, but not with food. Hope that helps. I am thinking about doing an exposure post soon.

By: Katy

Katy — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:55:39 +0000

This is a very broad lighting question. But how do you determine the proper exposure when you’re doing this. Is your speedlight on manual? (I actually have the 580ex too so thats helpful). Do you use a handheld meter ever?

By: Diana

Diana — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:56:13 +0000

Hi Taylor –

Thanks so much for your post! It’s so helpful! I was just wondering what type of tripod you use, and what the diffuser is made from. I’m starting to do more photography and I’m using a Canon T1i, so any suggestions on supplies for good lighting would be awesome!