# @skillshare on YouTube - **Type:** Video - **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=FFGLOKr51AE - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/38058983-skillshare-youtube - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/15d03cdc56.jpg - **Posted:** 2025-12-17T16:00:32.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** Skillshare (@skillshare) β€” https://gondola.cc/skillshare ## Caption Take your holiday gifting to the next level with beautiful, professional-looking photos, all created from home! In Day 23 of 30 Days of Holiday Gift Making, photographer Rose Nene walks you through how to shoot festive food and product images using simple props, inexpensive backdrops, and everyday lighting sources. Whether you’re photographing handmade gifts, small business products, or holiday treats for social media, this tutorial shows you how to style, light, compose, and capture scroll-stopping shots that sparkle with Christmas magic. What you’ll learn in today’s lesson: πŸ“Έ How to create a cozy holiday lighting setup (natural or artificial) πŸŽ„ Styling tips using household props for a wintery β€œsnow” theme ✨ The importance of layering, composition, and color harmony πŸ“± How to shoot with an iPhone or mirrorless camera 🍫 Photo demos with chocolate β€œbombs” + a tall winter cake πŸ’‘ How to troubleshoot melting food, distracting elements, and balance issues 🎁 How to create photos that boost engagement and holiday sales If you want to create more stunning holiday images, check out Rose Nene’s full Skillshare class, β€œFestive Food and Product Photography: Boost Holiday Sales with Stunning Christmas Shots.” πŸ‘‰ Watch the full class to take your holiday photography to the next level: https://skl.sh/4oSpa25 ✏️ Explore Skillshare Live Sessions β†’ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtqQYNGG0ZFeALwrYz1h9OhePt7_bJRzy&si=gpxadUpKq2Yv34Uv πŸ“© Subscribe for daily art exercises & creative practice tips. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter Guide: 00:00 – Intro: Holiday Photo Demo 00:34 – Creativity vs Gear in Photography 01:06 – Step 1: Choosing Your Holiday Subject 01:39 – Step 2: Lighting for Cozy Christmas Photos 02:10 – Step 3: Setting the Scene & Backdrops 03:13 – Step 4: Styling with Props & Layering 04:16 – Step 5: Test Shots & Adjustments 04:42 – Adding the Chocolate Bombs (Rule of Odds) 05:20 – Enhancing with Hot Chocolate & Reflectors 06:04 – Adding Fairy Lights & Balancing the Scene 06:26 – Shooting Final Top-Down Photos 07:01 – Troubleshooting Food Appearance 07:31 – Switching to a Tall Cake Setup 08:03 – Background, Balance & Composition Tips 08:35 – Placing the Cake + Snowy Theme Setup 09:06 – Shooting with iPhone + Mirrorless Camera 09:23 – Final Results & Wrap-Up Hashtags for portal:#HolidayPhotography #FoodPhotography #ProductPhotography #DIYPhotoSetup #ChristmasAesthetic #ContentCreatorTips #PhotographyForBeginners #SmallBusinessTips #SkillshareArt #FestivePhotos #Skillshare ## Stats - **Views:** 182 - **Likes:** 4 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 0 ## Tags skillshareart, skillshare, contentcreatortips, photographyforbeginners, smallbusinesstips, foodphotography, diyphotosetup, holidayphotography, festivephotos, christmasaesthetic, productphotography --- Copyright (c) Gondola