GLASS
Nothing strikes terror into the inexperienced photographer more than glass! However. once you master the art of lighting, glass really comes alive and is more straightforward to shoot than high gloss ceramic for example. Your glass products may be decorative and/or functional, but it's crucial to bring out their colour and form at the shoot.
Preparing
Aside from the protective packaging, please ensure you bring cleaning suitable cloths/sprays to remove marks. Shooting high gloss products such as bone china, is about managing the shadow and highlights in the best way. This will take some testing initially, but once we have the setup we can shoot more quickly. Glass looks best when lit from the side or rear so it can be challenging to combine glass with other materials/prodict types - check with us in advance if you are not sure.
If you have glass pendant lighting we can use a heavy duty adjustable boom to support it but do prepare flexes and power supply/dimmer if possible.
Create a shot list and include details you need to capture, i.e. maker's mark or handles/rims/glaze details.
Styling and shots
Think about contrasting surface/backgrounds and suitable flowers/foliage if you have vases. Be careful with flowers - they should not distrcact from your work.
Bringing your own items of furniture or surfaces is highly recommended, could be antique or contemporary, we can help you select the right look.
Consider props like spoons, wooden plates and mixing up materials that suit your work.
Inspirations
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