As a photographer, how would I achieve this shot?

Question

I have always wanted to know how to do this. Can someone please explain?

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_closeup/object/4351802_wine_glass.php?id=4351802

Answer 1

I don't think any "large white" lighting was used, either through a diffuser or as a direct source. Some of what has been said is true - there is a black background and the whole studio was probably dark.

Here's the trick: the light source is probably two very thin strip lights or possibly larger lights that have been masked to only reveal a very thin strip of light. The reason they did this was to prevent the light from reflecting off of anything but the very edges of the glass. Otherwise (i.e. with a larger source or diffuser) the round surface would reflect light from further into the sides, ruining the effect. I think that the only light sources are from the sides, and not from behind the camera.

Answer 2

It looks like it is inside a white cube they use to photograph small items like this. The front is open, or sometimes they have multiple openings for different angles. Basic black backdrop with 2 lights on both sides of the glass and Photoshop.

Answer 3

Firstly, there was a black backdrop behind it. Quite a distance away so it would stay completely black. On each side of the glass, they set up large white sheets with spot lights shooting through them. This could also have been done with softboxes but they would have to be very large. And that's it. The wine was added later on in PhotoShop or a program similar.

Answer 4

you need a glass of wine, a black rolled horizon, some lights, a tripod, a camera, a lens and the ability to use them all to create professional images.....any camera will do,

i dont know how that is lit, i like i, i hope someone explains the technique involved

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Answer 5

fill a glass of wine as full of red wine as you want ... set in front of black backdrop... have a bright white light behind you... cover with a white sheet to prevent glare.. that should work... other than that... i've got nothing.... good luck

Answer 6

Listen to Mason and don't listen to Alicia.