When Club W asked me to write an article for their blog, The Juice, I could not have been any more excited. Photography and wine? What a beautiful combination. Check out my article on The Juice or continue reading below to learn how to take natural, well lit images of your wine and table settings. Plan on posting on Instagram? This guide will give you some stellar advice!
You may find yourself picnicking along the colored florals and warm sun with a bottle (or two) of white, rosé, or even a full bodied red this summer. Of course, you will be wanting to share these moments with a good photograph. With reflections, logo soaked wine glasses and more, taking the perfect photograph can be tricky. Here are my top tips for creating a unique and balanced image.
When capturing the lovely wine you are sipping on, share it in style! Be unique, pay attention to lighting and angles, then choose the perfect filter to share the best image you can with your friends and family! Read below for more in depth tips on photographing wine.
Get creative! You’ll most likely be sippin’ away next to some fresh flowers, fine cheeses or other great food pairings. Include those in the frame to create a lifestyle shot. Plus, you’ll always remember how good the pairing was with that riesling or rosé.
Natural Lighting. I can’t stress this enough! Even if you are not outside, find a window where you can allow the light to illuminate your glass. This will enhance the look and color of your wine while making the image crisp. Dark lighting produces low quality images!
Create a clear focus on a certain item, with another item in the background to create a full balanced image.
You can also get on the same level as your wine glass to make the photograph interesting. Get in close with your camera to avoid unflattering backgrounds like a dark doorway or an unattractive wall inside that restaurant you’re eating at.
Angles, angles, angles. So you want to capture the great time you’re having but want to create a unique photograph at the same time? It is easy peasy if you play with angles. Try standing up and aiming your lens right above your glass to take on a different style!
We’ve all seen that same flat image of a wine glass that is under lit and dull. Make your image stand out by using filters. When choosing the right one, you want to make the image appear to be as natural as possible. Don’t pick a filter that will make your pink rosé turn into a yellow hue, it will be unnatural. Have a smart phone? My go to photo editing Application is Afterlight. When it comes to choosing filters on wine glasses and food, less is more to keep it natural and realistic! Happy sippin'!
Always avoid using flash! It can not only ruin the look of the wine, but can produce terrible glares on the glass.
Looking for more photography and lifestyle inspiration? Perhaps some picnic tips? Follow along with my adventures in San Francisco and beyond on Instagram, chat with me on Twitter, and connect on Facebook!
Looking for more photography and lifestyle inspiration? Perhaps some picnic tips? Follow along with my adventures in San Francisco and beyond on Instagram, chat with me on Twitter, and connect on Facebook!