Bottoms up
Lisa Whiting shows how to shoot glamorous glasses using styling, props and simple backdrops
In more normal times, I’m a wedding and events photographer – but in the spirit of lockdown business-pivoting, I’ve been taking on more product shoots to expand my portfolio and stop my camera from seizing up.
Lifestyle shoots with static products sound straightforward, but it can be trickier than you’d think to start getting some cracking images. My clients send the products to my door and I can work away alongside home-schooling and everything else that needs to be done to keep my family and myself safe (and sane). It’s the perfect project for these wobbly times. You can apply this directly to food or still-life photography too. I’m fortunate to have a home studio, which has allowed me to continue with a steady flow of Covid-safe photography work.
Most recently I’ve worked with the glassware of Jess Bartlett. Her glass is beautifully and delicately etched, and is a joy to photograph – when it all goes right! Achieving a pleasing composition that highlights the features of the glass while keeping reflections to a minimum is certainly a challenge. www.lisawhiting.myportfolio.com Instagram: @ lisawhitingphotography Instagram: @jessbartlettartist