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How To Film Professional Cooking Videos With Philip Lemoine

BY October 9, 2025 Food

Sony Alpha Universe Repost by Philip Lemoine Want to make your cooking videos look like they came straight out of a professional kitchen? Philip Lemoine’s got you covered! Filming from the beautiful beaches of Santa Barbara, he spills the beans on how to take your cooking content to the next level. Choosing The Best Gear For Cooking Videos Choosing the right camera and lens can make all the difference. Lemoine prefers his FX30 with the 16-55mm f/2.8 G lens, but if you’re just starting out, the ZV-E10 II is a fantastic option. Look for features like a flip-out […]

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Level Up Your Food Photography: Tips, Tricks, and the Right Gear

BY June 26, 2025 Food

Capturing mouth-watering images of your culinary creations or favourite restaurant dishes is a deliciously rewarding skill. Whether you’re an aspiring food blogger, passionate home cook, restaurant owner, or simply someone who enjoys sharing food photos online, mastering a few simple techniques can dramatically elevate your images. Here’s your essential guide to better food photography—covering everything from staging and lighting to composition and gear selection. Let’s dive in! To explore the best cameras, lenses, lighting and everything else you need for amazing food photos, visit our complete Tips and Tools for […]

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5 Tips For Eye-Catching Cooking Videos

BY October 17, 2021 Food

Leading Cooking Vlogger Philip Lemoine Shares His Secret Recipe For Success AlphaUniverse connected with photographer and filmmaker Lemoine to get his advice for creating your own compelling cooking vlogs. Read his tips below, Learn more about his work in his Alpha Profile Spotlight and see the gear he uses for cooking videos in his ‘What’s In My Bag’ article. 1. Eat First & Don’t Rush Lemoine’s first major tip when it comes to cooking and creating is to never do it on an empty stomach. “One of the worst things […]

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How to Shoot Mouth-Watering Food Photos and Videos with Canon

BY July 22, 2021 At Home, Food

Food Studio Lighting Vlog

Have you found yourself hunting down new and different recipes to cook lately? Have you been taking photos of your creations and sharing them on social media? Have you thought about shooting video of your meal prep, or perhaps even starting your own food blog or vlog? People have been taking photos of food for decades. While that used to mean more “commercial” food photography (think of advertising, menus and cookbooks), social media and smartphones have meant more and more everyday people sharing fancy desserts, big juicy burgers or artfully […]

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How to Shoot Mouth-Watering Food Photos and Videos

BY July 31, 2020 At Home, Food

Food Studio Lighting Vlog

Have you found yourself hunting down new and different recipes to cook lately? Have you been taking photos of your creations and sharing them on social media? Have you thought about shooting video of your meal prep, or perhaps even starting your own food blog or vlog? People have been taking photos of food for decades. While that used to mean more “commercial” food photography (think of advertising, menus and cookbooks), social media and smartphones have meant more and more everyday people sharing fancy desserts, big juicy burgers or artfully […]

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Tips for Tasty Photography

BY September 5, 2013 Food, Quick Tips

“I am a new, still learning photographer. I just started a year ago after I bought my camera from Henry’s with a 50mm F/1.8 lens. I mostly take photographs of food for a blog that I write, so everything is set up and I can control the subject, lighting & angles. I’m going to a food bloggers retreat & I’m wondering what tips you have for taking photos at such an event.”

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