lighting glass bottles

Still life photographers capture the image of various objects and landscapes. Due to their transparent nature, glass bottles are different from opaque objects when it comes to accurately photographing their shape and form. The manipulation of the lighting, background and angle of the bottle are all essential for creating a photograph that represents the glass bottle's true-life look.

Difficulty:

 

Moderate

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Macro camera lens with low apertures

1. • 1
     Set up the glass bottle against a well-lit, neutral backdrop. Remove any objects on the wall, or cover the wall with a sheet. Use bright lighting on the background to remove any shadows or shades that might interact negatively with the transparent surface of the glass bottle.
   • 2
     Turn off the camera's flash, and use natural, indirect lighting. A flash is too bright and will create glare off of the glass surface, while natural lighting allows the color and shape of the bottle to come into play.
   • 3
     Aim the camera, and look through it at the glass bottle. Look for any reflections that may be capturing unnecessary settings, such as yourself or someone else in the room. Adjust your position so that such reflections do not appear.
   • 4
     Take a picture. Adjust yourself and continue shooting photographs. Experiment with zooming in or out so that the glass bottle fills the lens. Glass bottles are difficult subjects to photograph due to their subtle nuances. Move around and try different angles, such as looking down or up at the bottle. Review the final images and select the photographs that you wish to keep.

 this photograph came up several times whilst i was looking at cosmetics although i am not sure where with would fit in, as the rings would distract attention away from the nail varnish

Shoes

http://shoeblogs.com/2007/07/09/killer-heels/

http://great-ads.blogspot.com/2008/02/john-white-advertising-campaign-for.html

Here is a selection of the John White advertising campaign for 2008, these adverts will appear in Trade magazines including the fashion weekly magazine "Drapers" and Consumer magazines including the bestselling quality men's magazine "GQ"

Personally, in North America we can't handle ads like this but in Europe this is nothing to edgy at all. In case you did not notice, John White is in the shoe business out of Milan, Italy. Did you even notice the shoes?

http://blog.lulusvintage.com/vintage_advertisements/page/5/

platon

http://www.platonphoto.com/

This is another photographer i came across when researching advertising photographers. 

i am thinking about photographing trainers and wanted to find photographers who do the same, this images is for converse and even though it doesn't show the trainer it shows the logo which is well known and it has shown me that i dont necessarily need to photograph the trainer to advertise the product of a well known brand.

peggy sirota

http://www.peggysirota.com/

This photograph really stood out to me amongst all the other ones on Peggy Sirotas website, there is several things i like about this image, the circle of starfish and pebbles on the sand, i also like the writing on the side that reads'wish you were here' the text doesn't take the attention away from the main focus of the photograph which is the model yet it is still legible. I really like the simplicity of the image and composition, this is another way of advertising a product, my research like this really helps me broaden my ideas as i struggle to sometimes think of new ways to photograph products and sometimes don't even think about using a model.

The reason for choosing this image was because of the natural and relaxed poses of the model this is something that i would want in my own photography as i think sometimes posed models can look fake and awkward. the photographer has incorporated the GAP logo in the top corner, so this photograph now advertises a product.

howard schatz

http://www.howardschatz.com/

these three images above are from Howard Schatz advertising photography portfolio there is alot of his work that i really like and i spent a long time looking through most of it online. the photographs above are a series for Nexcare plasters, they aren't what i expected for this type of product the images are dark yet soft and in black and white with the product in colour. i don't usually like to mix black and white with colour but i feel in this case it works well and i may consider this when i come to take my photographs as it makes the product that i am advertising stand out.

I picked this image just to help with my ideas for this project, i need to try and remember that to shoot products doesn't always mean to show a plain and simple image of the product, it can include anything i want and can be tied into the product with a logo or slogan and even a small photograph of the product within the final image.

This photograph caught my eye because of the bright colours and white background, i then realised when i looked closer that they where people who had been painted and positioned into the shape of water droplets, i think this is very effective and i haven't seen anything like this before.

Fulvio Bonavia

http://fulviobonavia.com/

this is one of my favourite photographs of Bonavias i think the idea is brilliant and the slogan 'matter of taste' works really well. the clear white background with a small shadow lit from above works really when for this kind of product photography.

This is another product shot that i really like i think the ideas behind it are outstanding, the image is simple and has no text yet it is still clear  what the photographer is trying to show.

albert watson photography

http://albertwatson.com/

i came across this website when looking at the lists of photographers in the 'supporting information' file on the VLE.

albert watson is a photographer i hadnt heard of before, i am glad i came across his work and enjoyed looking through all of his work, there are many aspects of his work that i really like and even though i feel fashion photography isnt my strong point working with people is defiantly something i want to do more, i want to improve many things in the area such as becoming more confident when working with and directing models.

This is a very powerful photograph and i think the darkness of the image works extremely well, making it moody and atmospheric. 

this is another photograph by Albert Watson that i love, it is such a simple image yet it is very effective, the use of black and white works well and the rain on the window makes the photograph, when i start to shoot my own images with models i need to take inspiration from photographers like this to help myself with creative and new ideas.

i chose this photograph because it is simple and relaxed, the image uses a beautiful location and simple poses to make this photograph, location is something i need to take into consideration when working with models, making sure i check out the area before taking the models there so that everything can run as planned.

the location and composition of this photograph is extremely beautiful this would require planning ahead for the location and the time for day for the sun. the model is unusually posed but i feel it works well in the photograph.

this is another photograph of Watson's that i really like it shows a young girl sat inside what looks like a cafe and it appears that the photographer has taken the photograph through the window as you can see reflection  from what is outside.

this photograph stood out to me because it is bright and colorful, i like the poses and in the future i would like to shoot something like this, the poses are good and the lighting isn't too harsh on the models face and body.

this is one of my favourite photographs i like the models pose and love the colour in her hair which really stands out against the darkness of the train, the location is perfect and this is something that makes a photograph, and is something i will need to look into in detail including gaining permission to areas that i want to shoot in.

My Prints

Yesterday(09.05.11)
I had finished editing my images and decided on my final ten i was happy with what i had done and sent them off to get printed, i chose Lustre which is in between Matte and Gloss, i think that glossy has too much of a high shine and doesn't look good inside plastic wallets, whilst Matte is also an option for me i recently had some other photographs printed in Lustre and was pleased with the way they looked at decided to get my final ten images printed like this.

Today (10.05.11)
I went to collect my finished prints and was happy with the results and didn't need to change anything, i feel that my backgrounds are the colour i wanted them some not necessarily white some warmer and some grayer.

http://www.babak.ca/backstage/naha.html
http://trendland.net/2009/06/13/hair-storm-by-solve-sundsbo-2008/#

hat photography

http://72dpi.cn/?tag=photography&paged=2

Paco Peregrin

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

Spanish photographer Paco Peregrin creates amazing fashion and beauty pictures. His models wear almost theatrical makeup in vibrant colours that contrast significantly with neuter or desaturated backgrounds.
With the help of the stylists from Kattaca he produced exquisite fashion series for magazines like Neo02, Parq or Zinq.

Benedict campbell hard hat

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

      

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Photo By Patrick Demarchelier.

http://www.ehow.com/way_5313925_product-photography-lighting-techniques.html

There are many reasons for a photographer to take pictures of small objects. You may want to sell objects in an online auction. You may need the photos for insurance purposes. You may want to show off a collection on your personal Web site. In all cases, lighting is crucial to getting a superb picture.

1. Flash

   • A camera's built-in flash rarely produces excellent product photography. The position of the flash (right above the lens) often creates glare and harsh shadows that hide details in the subject. The picture often looks "flat." Continuous lighting is the preferred choice for product photography. It produces less light than an electronic flash, but that is not a problem in product photography, because the item is stationary. Product photographers can buy studio strobes or build their own system using incandescent 500-watt work lights. Studio strobes are available in floor or tabletop sizes.

   Soft light

   • Soft light is crucial to getting a superior product photograph. Hard light produces too many shadows. To determine whether light is soft or hard, Tabletopstudio.com advises holding a finger of one hand a few inches above the other hand. If the shadow is faint or not visible at all, you have soft light. You can get soft light by shooting outdoors on an overcast day, using a soft box diffuser around the strobe or using a light tent. If you are using a soft box, the main light should be placed at a 45 degree angle to the subject. A second flash unit should be placed over the top of the table pointing to the ceiling. This helps get rid of shadows by evening out the light.

   Light tent

   • A light tent is another way to get soft light. A light tent is made of white nylon material. The product goes inside the tent, and the lights are positioned outside. A light tent provides a background for the picture and acts as a diffuser to soften the light. You can move the lights around to eliminate shadows.

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