The Studio Photographers Bible

The Studio Photographers Lighting Bible
Author : calvey Taylor-haw
Switzerland: RotoVision SA, 2007


"Avoid strong shadows with subtle use of fill-in lighting. Make sure the food looks very fresh, not dry and wilted. Keeping the studio and lights cool will help"
Page 68

Blu-tack is handy

"Customers like to see a product before they buy, and its the job of the photographer to show the product in the best light"
page 71

"The vital first step - make sure you understand exactly what is required"
Page 94

"Still life is studio photography in its purest form"
Page 97

get creative - no limitations in creativity

What about lighting food from underneath?

Props !!!

Use dulling spray or polarizing filter to rid unwanted glass reflections

start with backlighting glass, or shooting from a reflector, black reflector adds definition

put products underwater or in unusual locations

location shooting

Bubbles : dark background, light from above, white reflectors either side

place objects on mirrors

movement ? Slow shutter and flash,  or step by step photos

Sweets