Easy tips to help SHOOT REFLECTIVE OBJECTS like glass, metal and more!

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Shiny and reflective objects can be tricky to shoot, all those extra reflections to pay attention to as you compose your shot! Luckily, there are a couple of tricks to assist in dealing with those reflective objects, quickly. In this video I break down the techniques for nailing the light for reflective objects and getting great shots every time!
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@thecandlesnob 3 года назад

At this point, I'm just going to send you my products to photograph lol. I had no idea foam boards could be used in this manner. Thanks Mandy!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

HAHA! You can do it! 🤩 And alllll the credit belongs to Jess for this awesome video!! 🙌

@rebeccakashinski5673 3 года назад

I never would have thought to cut a circle in foam core, what an awesome yet completely simple solution!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Say goodbye to seeing your reflection in reflective objects! 😎 Thanks for watching, Rebecca!

@rabiakhans3518 3 года назад

Yay!! I’ve been struggling with this when shooting my crafts with glossy vinyls - white foam core here I come! Thank you!😊🥰

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Foam core for the WIN! Thanks for watching and showing some love!! 🥰

@lauraelizabethsaunders4781 3 года назад

This was super helpful!!! I have a vintage shop and photograph lots of glassware, vases, crystal and the reflections make me crazy!! This was super helpful and clearly explained - thank you !!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

LOOOOOOVE that you found this one helpful, Laura! Let us know if you give any of these tips a try! 🥰

@stephaniestewart6734 3 года назад

Love these tips! I definitely need to try shooting through foam board! And I agree, playing around and moving our feet to find the right angle to capture highlights and details is key! Thanks for the tips!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Thank YOU for watching, Stephanie! I am so thrilled that you are loving these tips! 🥰

@Natasha89zr 3 года назад

Wow, these tips are so easy to implement, yet have such a huge impact on the final image. Thanks Mandy!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Thank you SO much for watching!! We're all about little tips that make a big impact! 🙌

@thegreenpsychic8351 9 месяцев назад

I’m trying to photograph resin pendants I make this has been so helpful thank you - blessed be!

@zzzz9571 3 года назад

The foam board tip is so clever, never heard about it before! I immediately thought it would be fun to play with different coloured boards for some more funky effects!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Oh, absolutely!! This is one case where experimentation is necessary!! 🙌

@thefitcookie 3 года назад

I loved that one too, so helpful!

@moSahl 10 месяцев назад

Such great tips! Thank you!!

@saralaplante9886 3 года назад

Such an AWESOME Video ..... Can't wait to try the foam core tip!!!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Glad you liked it!! Thanks for watching, Sara!

@taliahaykin 3 года назад

Yay! That was great! I love the foam core technique! I will have to try it with my bottles.

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

YES! Do it up, Talia! I have found that trick super helpful, let us know if you give it a try! 🥰

@violavillie 3 года назад

Wow, love the foam core trick! Definitely going to use it. Thanks, Mandy!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Do it up!! Let us know what you think about it, Viola! 🙌

@MrMrsthing2 Год назад

Thank you so much for this video! I’m trying to film an acrylic mirror coaster without my face in it. This helped me so much! ❤️🏆

@kimberlielutz9119 3 года назад

The reflection blocker, wonderful and easy tip! Thank you again Mandy for these tips for any skill level!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Kimberlie!! I am so glad you liked that one! Let us know if you give it a try! 🥰

@JAWStudios410 3 года назад

I just started shooting reflective products and was just trying to deal with fixing it in photoshop, cutting a circle in a foam board is GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

ABSOLUTE GAME-CHANGER!!! 🙌🙌🙌 Glad you liked that bit, Jes! 🥰

@patricialewis8561 3 года назад

Love these videos! Such helpful tips for us newbies! Thanks.

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Glad you like them!!! 🥰💖

@vanessaraevideo 3 года назад

The foam board with a circle cut in it / reflection blocker is such a great trick! Thank you !!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Vanessa!! Thank you SO much for watching! Let us know if you give the foam core trick a go! 🥰

@BubblyBrie 3 года назад

Super helpful as I’m currently building my product photography portfolio, thanks!!

@replicasurfaces 2 года назад

We’re so happy to help!☺️ Good luck with your portfolio!😍👏

@carolelombardi2350 3 года назад

I've been shooting food since August and find your videos to be easy to follow and full of great tips and tricks! I really appreciate all the valuable information you provide. If you have any information on overhead video tips, that would be awesome. Thanks, Mandy!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Thanks for watching, Carole!! I really appreciate the suggestion about the overhead video tips, I'll pass it along to the team and we'll see what we can do!! 🥰

@galeoconnor7320 3 года назад

Thank you! I'm going to buy my foam-board now, this video was super helpful.

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Love to hear it, Gale!! Let us know what you think of the foam board trick! 🥰

@prinsass 3 года назад

This was so informative and helpful! Thank you for the foam board trick!

@replicasurfaces 2 года назад

Thanks so much for watching, Faith!🥰 We’re so happy you found the video helpful!

@user-on5bu7xp3u 3 года назад

there isnt any other channel that covers these kind of unique small details on product photography insanely useful thank u x

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

You're so welcome!

@Omayra2212 3 года назад

Definitely trying the foam core trick with our candles! Thanks for sharing. ALWAYS looking forward to your videos.

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Omayra!! I think the foam board will work wonderfully for your candles!! Thank you for taking the time to watch our videos!! 🥰💖

@TexasPelican 3 года назад

Good information! Thank you!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Thanks for joining us for the live premiere chat Leigh!! 🥰

@mirandaallen9297 3 года назад

Wow this was super helpful!! The foam board trick is genius but I especially love the more technical visual to show how the positioning of camera/light affects highlights. So helpful!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Miranda!! Thank you SO much for watching!! 💖 I am so glad you found the technical visual helpful! That is so great to hear! 💖

@bekabuchashvili Месяц назад

only this video was helpful for my DIY project. thanks ✌🏻

@gisellemejia6083 4 месяца назад

what if i have a glossy white product and i see the reflection of the soft box or any lighting on the bottle. do you suggest the foam board or anything other tips?

@vellealexander 3 года назад

Easy, practical tips. Thanks for sharing in a polished, concise format. Cheers!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!! 🥰

@markdsass 3 года назад

Very helpful!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Thanks for watching, Mark!

@ishaarora1464 Год назад

Really informative Thanks for sharing 💜

@Juicingwithmaddy Год назад

This is so helpful ❤ thanks

@CC-ho5lw 3 месяца назад

So helpful. I’d love a recommendation for a basic general-use light/lamp to use for still life photography. Thank you so much for any advice and for making videos! New follower!

@andrewfegz5260 3 года назад

i mostly photograph my mugs and they’re so reflective. thank you for this!!!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Thank you SO much for watching, Andrew! Let us know if you give any of these tricks a whirl! 🥰

@RichAndLisa 3 года назад

I love the whole in the foamboard trick and can't wait to try. I can't see it being pretty comical with my phone and holding both items if I'm not using a tripod. lol Love the tip because it is one of those things that drives me crazy.

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Hehehe tripods are so essential!! Can't wait to see what you do with the foam board trick, Lisa!! 🥰

@RobertColeProductions 3 года назад

Amazing Tutorial.

@replicasurfaces 2 года назад

Thank you so much!❤️

@sorayastevens545 3 года назад

Awesome, helpful tips about using foam board, and angles for highlights. Every single one of your videos is polished, professional, meaty, and delightful to watch. Big fan here!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

That is perhaps one of the kindest and most thoughtful comments, EVER!! 🥰🥰🥰 Thank you!

@KhayyamRS 3 года назад

I am so glad my notifications are ON so I don't miss a video with great and simple tips. Thank you!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

SAME HERE! Thank you for having your notifications on!! 🥰🙌

@patriceallison6491 3 года назад

Awesome Video. Solved my dilemma with Jewelry.

@replicasurfaces 2 года назад

YAY!! We’re so happy to hear that!👏 Thanks so much for watching, Patrice!☺️

@deaxh4358 3 года назад

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼yesss thank you!!!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Any time! Thanks for watching!! 🥰

@thefitcookie 3 года назад

Great tips, thank you!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Thank you so much for watching! 🥰

@anneroberts872 3 года назад

Great info! I always look forward to your videos!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Oh, Anne!! I always look forward to your sweet comments! 💖 Thank you for always taking the time to watch our videos!

@anneroberts872 3 года назад

@@replicasurfaces You're very welcome!

@jamesledlow4250 Год назад

I make signs and use a shadow box. I have a big problem with reflections in the glass and getting good details of the sign behind the glass.

@saranyamurugenderan8783 2 года назад

its really helpful

@replicasurfaces 2 года назад

We're so happy you enjoyed this video!!

@wynonaely5812 3 года назад

Please do a video on JEWELRY ideas with tips, and different ways to shoot etc. What background is best to use. I've just ordered my first 2

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

We've got a jewelry video in the works!! We'll keep you updated, make sure you have notifications for our channel turned on so you're notified when we release any jewelry videos! 🥰 What kind of vibe are you wanting for your jewelry and which Surfaces did you just order?? That will definitely help me point you in the right direction! 🥰

@wynonaely5812 3 года назад

@@replicasurfaces hello. Oh great about the jewelry!!! Can’t wait to see it. I ordered white marble and the pink rose marble. My jewelry is geared towards 7-18 age range. I use a variety of charms, beads, gold and silver links chains etc. My jewelry will be colorful.

@jessicadesforges1944 3 года назад

Yay!!! I'm so glad to see this come to life!! I hope everyone has an easier time with reflective products!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

I am SOOOOOOO happy to see this come to life too! Thank you SO much for all of the hard work you put into this!! Can't wait for the next one! 😉😉💖

@agarwalsonika7 2 года назад

Nice tips!

@replicasurfaces 2 года назад

Thanks so much, Sonika! ☺️

@thetastytin 3 года назад

great video! I'd love to hear more about non-dessert foods. So I don't bake, at all! But I do make lots of dishes for large groups like jambalaya or pasta salad. They have tons of ingredients and textures and I struggle with capturing them and making them look appetizing. And capture your backgrounds in the same shot!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

You got it!!! That is on my list of things to make happen because I know shooting larger dishes like casseroles and stews can be super tricky! Thanks for hopping on and joining the live chat early today!! 🥰

@gameboy666666 2 года назад

what if the only light would be from a glass lightbulb and you want to photograph the inside? like a mini moss terrarium

@tiffanychambers9344 Год назад

Okay, your videos are the freaking BEST. I am so grateful I found your channel! Now please pardon me while I go down a product photography rabbit hole…🐰

@chondraalmeida28 3 года назад

I don't photograph shiny things that often, but I will keep these tips in mind

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

It totally comes in handy for photographing anything in glassware or beverages too! Gotta catch that glass highlight, but we'll have a video all about that soon! 🥰

@karineeludut6228 3 года назад

Yay to the foam board!!!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Love that reaction, Karine!! Thanks for watching! 🥰

@farahchaitilly9935 3 года назад

Amazing tips! but I wish to see more photography happening in action not only photos, Thank you 😍

@replicasurfaces 2 года назад

Thanks so much for watching and for the request!!☺️ We’ll definitely keep that in mind!👍

@Teabloom 3 года назад

Your videos are so informative and so enjoyable as you explain things so clearly and so poetically. We would love to see a video with tips on shooting glass with your replica surfaces. Thank you again for all the great videos you put out. If you would like us to send you some complimentary glass products for such a video, please let us know.

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

It is coming, I promise!! Thank you SO much for watching!! 🥰💖

@cosmo0080 Год назад

i like your pun at the beginning thank you for the video

@josemor2719 7 месяцев назад

Nice

@ChristineKing2 3 года назад

Been needing this one, cause my last silver ring was reflecting me or the ceiling fan, lol

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Metal jewelry!!! Catches me in the act every time! 😂📸

@MrArgall 2 года назад

I am trying to take photos of some pasta in a clear plastic bag but the reflections are all over the place as the bag is not flat.. any tips please

@replicasurfaces 2 года назад

Hey there! Have you tried shooting through a hole in a foamcore board? This may help if there are multiple reflections!😊👍

@pradalikenada205 3 года назад

I need to stop by the 99 cents store for some foam board! Thanks for the tips!

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Thank you SO much for watching!! 🥰

@rachelkay5684 7 месяцев назад

But what do I do if the gold appears black on the photo. I'm photographing dishes that have gold designs and they appear black in the photos

@connielam7196 3 года назад

Does it matter if it’s foam board with a matte white or a shiny white

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

I think either finish could work, but it's always safer to go with a matte finish to ensure there are no inception-like-reflections from the shine of the foam board 🤯

@farhanrahman6935 3 года назад

Hi, this is Farhan from Bangladesh. I love your videos. I have just started my food photography. I follow your tips and applying them to my shots. I post in the VIP group. Can you please elaborate like how far should we put our phone while taking food shots. Which lens to use when like 1x and 2x on iPhone. Thank you in advance.

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Hello Farhan!! Thank you so much for watching our videos and congratulations on beginning your journey into food photography. I've seen you in the VIP Group and it is very nice to catch you on this side of social media! We typically do not recommend additional lenses for phone cameras, your phone camera is pretty great already and I do not think these add much. I highly recommend shooting in portrait mode with your iPhone flipped upside down for true eye-level photos and how close you need to be will depend on what you are shooting! For overhead shots, I recommend a tripod with an extendable arm that will allow you to position your phone directly over your scene for perfect flat-lays! Another thing to consider when zooming on a phone is that phones typically come with one-three lenses, each at a set focal length and aperture. When you zoom in, the photo is artificially zoomed and you lose resolution, or overall quality, and the ability to edit extensively. Basically, don't zoom, just move closer to the scene 🥰 I hope that helps!

@jstenberg3192 Год назад

1) a cheap black sheet or felt like material can be easier to deal with sometimes. 2) get a circular polarizer and rotate it to eliminate sources of glare you dont want.

@jdo8034 3 года назад

The hole in the board is great advice. Spoons are my biggest issue.

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

SPOONS!!! 🥄 They are tricky little reflective creatures!

@kristinaebert822 3 года назад

Yes sometimes you just have to play around till you get that light just right.

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

I always try to be as specific as possible, but this is truly one instance where small adjustments with your light placement can make a HUGE difference! Thanks for watching, Kristina! 🥰

@storiesnstoneware 3 года назад

So helpful! My mugs are so reflective! This will come in handy

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

YAY!!! I am so glad you liked this one! Let us know if you give any of these tips a whirl! Allllll the credit to Jessica for all of her help on this awesome video! 🙌🙌

@theheadinclouds 2 года назад

What if I work with 2 lights?

@replicasurfaces 2 года назад

Great question, Tamara! That's definitely a concept we will consider covering for a future video! In the meantime, feel free to join our Facebook VIP Group - the community there is awesome and it's a great place to get advice if you have specific photography questions!😊

@miamcneal15 3 года назад

I would really love to see product photography. ESP with hands in the shot.

@replicasurfaces 3 года назад

Great suggestion! I'll pass it along to the team! 🙌

@SEPK09 Год назад

Really need to demonstrate for maximum effect for the audience.

@Dilipb1972 Год назад

Beside explaining verbal theory, u must show live photography demonstration mam because it's not as easy as we talk 🙏

@Stan7670 Год назад

Thanks for the tips. Less hand movements would be less distracting.

@janicerobbins393 Год назад

Great video but your hand movements are so distracting.

@kaydee7409 Месяц назад

Why wouldn’t you actually demonstrate shooting through a hole in the foam board you showed the problem you showed the foam board, but you never showed the solution. Not a very good tutorial at all.