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Old 05-15-2012   #1
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Having some fun with a frosted martini glass, some grass and some velvet.



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Kate, the shape, curves and line of the stem are nice here!

How did you light it?
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Thanks Chris. I had the glass sitting on black velvet....draped from behind. I used a soft box on the right and diffused window light on the left. The glass itself was frosted.
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Kate,

I love the shape of the martini glass but I'd like to see some tone on the background to play against the curves of the glass. For me a black background makes the shot look so unfinished.
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Kate, nice lighting. I have a problem lighting glass without a lot of reflections- something I have to work on.

Brooks, what color would you use for Kate's background?
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Brooks, what color would you use for Kate's background?
I wouldn't necessarily use a color preferring instead to add a neutral grey splash or slash of light behind the glass. Having some tone behind the subject adds another layer to the photograph giving the image a more three dimensional look. A completely black, or white for that matter, background has a two dimensional look and is not as interesting.
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Brooks.. I love your suggestion and will try that next time I do a shoot like this. It would have to subtle so it doesn't distract...a darkish gray possibly.

The reflection issue was tough to work through. It took me a while to find just the right angles and I used tissue paper in the window as well to help diffuse the light.
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The splash of light on the background doesn't have to be much, just enough to provide some tone to separate the subject.
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very nice work kate .. well done
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