Sometimes, we can’t completely eliminate direct reflection when shooting glass. Instead, we need to diffuse it.

For example, if you want to photograph a product in a glass or hard plastic bottle and you need to see the label or the bottle is not transparent. Then you use diffusion to soften the direct reflection.

  • Backlight doea not work in every case!
  • With one side light.
  • With a side light, diffustion and fill.
  • With a side light, diffusion,fill and a second light on the background.

Create a food product shot with a product in glass or hard plastic packaging, controlling direct reflection. Be clear what do you want to say about the product. It needs to be the hero of the shot. Use an eye-level of low angle shot.

If you don’t have the materials to make a sweep, then use a shorter product such as a jam jar or even a tube of something with a three-quarter or overhead angle. Side light or set the light between a side light and a front light and use diffusion and reflection.

Build up the shot with props to bring out your message and be visually appealing.

Bring into lightroom and adjust.

Post your final image with a description of your process.

Catagory: Lab: Week 10-Food Product Shot