Perfect Fit
Oct, 2014Views
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Location
This Photo was take in my home in Orlando FloridaTime
It was taken around 10pm when things settled down and I had the room to myselfLighting
I used a single soft spot for the backdrop only but I had tried many other set-ups and they just didn't give me that soft feel I was looking for.Equipment
I use Sony equipment and shot this with my A77 Mark II with a 2.8/16-50 SSM wide angle lens.Inspiration
I wanted that perfect fit, some true symmetry and what goes together better than a wine bottle and glasses with the perfect curves. This is one of my favorite shots that I've taken.Editing
This shot was as it was shot, I may have slightly cropped it. I tried different angles and closer and back but this was the perfect spot that also added that slight bokeh of the bottle with the glasses sharp and clear. I do believe I cleaned these glasses about 5 times making sure there were no spots or prints on them anywhere.In my camera bag
I use Sony equipment - A77 Mark II and an A58 set up for macro shots a lot of the time. Multiple lenses, flashes, and some filters are at hand for shootsFeedback
As hard as it is for some people, try and be patient with lighting especially bulb or led lighting. I must have shot this same angle multiple times until I had that one perfect shot. I loved the angle of the shot and the symmetry of the glasses and bottle curves winding together in perfect harmony. Try to find something that catches your eye and imagine the shot before taking it. Try different angles and lighting, standing on objects to get a different angle or move to get better lighting or wait for it to come to you.
