I chose this image from my previous phtotoshoot, (relevant blog post here) as i wanted to brighten up the background and make the product stand out.
Image copyright of Sophie Whale
To edit this image I opened the file in Photoshop camera RAW and made some basic adjustments. I started off by upping the exposure slightly as I wanted the entire image to be slighly brighter and eliminate the grey tones in the background increasing the whites also helped with this. I then raised the contrast level to help differentiate the bottle from the background and make it pop! The final main adjustment I made was to increase the clarity, this allowed me to make the label of the bottle clearer and easier for the viewer to read.
Image copyright of Sophie Whale
Image copyright of Sophie Whale
I am pleased with the final image I have produced, I successfully created reflections and showcased the product well. I like the strong contrast between the subject and background as it is obvious what the product is. If I were to Re-shoot this image again I would make sure my backdrop is opaque as you can see the surface underneath.
From this shoot I have learned how to photograph glass and create or eliminate reflections depending on where I want them. I have also gained experience with working in a small pop-up studio.
Lighting diagram for the shoot