Most photographers sooner or later face the problem of photographing glass. With the usual shooting method, a lot of unnecessary glare appears in the photo, and ugly reflections on the subject itself.
Necessary
- - camera;
- - glass object;
- - tripod.
Instructions
Step 1
The main goal when shooting glass objects is to convey the volume, texture and iridescent sheen of the surface. Also, do not forget about the need to reflect the symmetrical outline of the subject.
Glass reflects well around objects, so choose a background so that unnecessary detail does not appear on the subject. If you need to reflect something on a surface, achieve a beautiful transparency.
Step 2
The photo will show the finest details of the glass, so be sure to pay special attention to your subject. Look carefully at the surface, it should be perfectly flat, without various scratches and cracks (unless, of course, this is a "highlight" of the shooting). Cheap glass has one significant drawback - its walls have different thicknesses around the entire perimeter, which can negatively affect the final result.
Choose glass without engravings and inscriptions, because unnecessary objects will only distract the viewer's attention. It is also undesirable to have unnecessary seams and bends on the glass (as, for example, on beer bottles). Remember that not all lettering and brand names can be removed from glass using Photoshop.
Step 3
After selecting a glass item, wash it thoroughly and dry it with a clean cloth. Do not use a dishwasher for washing - this can lead to the appearance of small scratches that will be visible in the photo.
Step 4
Use large soft light sources for shooting. Softboxes are great for this purpose. To neutralize "stray" reflections and highlights, surround the shooting area with dark panels. If there are no panels, then build a structure out of cardboard and black fabric. Be sure to use a tripod when shooting.
