Illustrator | Photographer
Simply Limeade Product Photography
This photoshoot proved to be both a challenge and fun. I began with some more standard shots before I got into the dynamic shot I had planned.
Starting with a sketch is always a great way to approach a shoot. Knowing I wanted this photo to be creative and fun, I began sketching some ideas.
As you can see, I wrote down each shot I needed to ensure I didn’t forget anything in the moment. The final image required over 10 shots. I wanted the bottle of limeade to appear as if it was being poured on its own, so I took several photos of me pouring it into the glass—some with a good stream of liquid, others where the bottle looked full, and many more, just to be safe. Even though the bottle would be emptier after pouring a full glass, it looks better if the bottle appears fuller. I also took photos of the cup placed on a block that could easily be removed in post-production, allowing me to tilt it for a more dynamic look. I originally planned to hold the lime slices on an acrylic stick, but quickly realized that was nearly impossible. After searching the studio, I found an X-Acto knife, which turned out to be the perfect solution for holding up the lime slices.
Here are some of the shots I used in the final piece.
The final result:
This photoshoot proved to be both a challenge and fun. I began with some more standard shots before I got into the dynamic shot I had planned.
Starting with a sketch is always a great way to approach a shoot. Knowing I wanted this photo to be creative and fun, I began sketching some ideas.
As you can see, I wrote down each shot I needed to ensure I didn’t forget anything in the moment. The final image required over 10 shots. I wanted the bottle of limeade to appear as if it was being poured on its own, so I took several photos of me pouring it into the glass—some with a good stream of liquid, others where the bottle looked full, and many more, just to be safe. Even though the bottle would be emptier after pouring a full glass, it looks better if the bottle appears fuller. I also took photos of the cup placed on a block that could easily be removed in post-production, allowing me to tilt it for a more dynamic look. I originally planned to hold the lime slices on an acrylic stick, but quickly realized that was nearly impossible. After searching the studio, I found an X-Acto knife, which turned out to be the perfect solution for holding up the lime slices.
Here are some of the shots I used in the final piece.
The final result: