Platypod

Platypod specializes in compact camera tripods, ball heads, and other camera and lighting support.

Ideal for low-angle photography, macro, vlogging, and creative images.

11/03/2026

A sharp coffee splash at just 1/200 second? The key is the flash duration.

Kersten explains how keeping ambient light low and using a brief flash pulse helps freeze moving coffee—and why increasing shutter speed isn’t the first adjustment to make in this setup.

Watch the full coffee splash shoot on the Platypod YouTube channel for the complete lighting, styling and capture process.

11/03/2026

One red cup. One café table. Coffee absolutely everywhere.

In our latest food photography episode, Kersten takes over a table at Unit VII to create this dramatic coffee splash image—with Platypod gear keeping the setup compact.

How do you catch the splash at exactly the right moment? And how much of that finished photograph happens in a single frame?

Come behind the scenes to see how it all came together. Towels recommended.

▶️ Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/iQZ-2NNRCXM

What would you photograph with this setup?

10/23/2026

Learn how to create commercial-looking drinks photography with a compact tabletop studio. Join Kersten Luts at Unit VII in Watford as he builds a smoothie photography setup using Platypod supports, coloured card and three Godox lights.

10/15/2026

Food Photography Without a Tripod? Here's How!
Want to create beautiful overhead food photography without filling your kitchen with tripods, C-stands and lighting equipment?
Check out the full video here: https://youtu.be/R-wtZWqZ5Q4

10/08/2026

What makes a great food photograph? Is it the camera, the lens... or something else entirely?
Welcome to our brand-new Food Photography with Platypod series!
Over the next eight episodes, we'll take you behind the scenes at Unit VII, exploring the techniques photographers use to create mouth-watering food images using everything from professional cameras to smartphones. STARTS THIS SUNDAY on YouTube

10/02/2026

This hour long training is all about understanding the entire Platypod ecosystem and how all the gear works together. At the recent Kelby One Photoshop World conference, Dr. Larry Tiefenbrunn and event host Larry Becker together presented information about special gear designed for photographers and videographers.

Check it out here: https://youtu.be/NX3yIEVA_zs

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