This vs. That

looking at this camera compared to the other one I posted, there is a huge difference. This image, like the other is still very crisp and sharp looking. There is color in the lens and the viewer is really able to see all the depths and curves in the camera. But there is no fancy reflection or backdrop. It is almost like this camera was photoshopped onto a white background, which isnt bad. That is the difference between really trying to sell your product through a fancy high end advertisement, or just placing your product in a magazine. The images are still really prim and proper but they way you approach the whole process is different.

Kettle Product Shot

Now for kitchen supplies and things not as high end, the product shot is more simple, because it just needs to be good enough for a magazine, advertisement or website. The image is still really clean adn crisp and adjusting the lighting Im sure is still a pain, but there arent many fancy backdrops and lighting effects to make the image pop because this image will be seen at a quick glance to millions of customers as their scrolling through a magazine. That being said, this shot is really well done. There is really no shadow at all besides the shadow below the kettle. The glares accentuate the image rather than distract you. This is more along the lines of what i'll be capturing for our "walmart" advertisement.

Camera Product Shot

I love the reflection of the camera in to the surface it is sitting on. This image is extremely crisp. The backdrop is extremely important in really allowing the image to pop. This person went with white obviously because the camera is almost black. I love how the only cast of shadow or reflection in the image is the camera directly below. The lighting on this is done so wonderfully. I also like how the photographer was able to capture light coming into the camera lens. It adds a pop of color to the dull black and white images, and really excites the viewer to see something different.

Gucci Product Shot

Beautiful lighting on this cologne. Once again you are able to tell this is a higher end product by the dark colors and the high contrast in the cologne bottle and the lights. I love all the different reflections in the bottle. The lighting is awesome and this image really captures your attention. I love the radial light coming from the center. It really shows the viewer that this product is the main center of attention and your eyes begins to rest as it leads off the page into the darkness.

Wine Product Shot

I am not a drinker, but I LOVE how many alcohol companies shoot their product shots. They all give us such delicacy and wealth. The colors and lighting is rich and pure. I love how in this one their is the red lights in the background to really bring you attention to the bottle of wine. The image is so crisp and clean with glares only on the sides. The lighting is spectacular and It really gives the evening, party feel to the viewer. It shows off high class easily with the colors and the way the shot was taken.

Covergirl Jessica Stam

One thing I really need to focus on when I am shooting my covergirl AD, is what I can use in the image to accessorize and accentuate the faces, and what color I want the backdrop to be. This woman REALLY pops, because she is in high contrast to the black background. It gives the image an evening and fancy feel to the image. Her pale skin, blue eyes, and accents of red really pop out from the background. You are instantly drawn to her face and the perfections of her skin. It is a lovely shot and it is all things I need to think about for my shoot.

Covergirl

As I am looking over the covergirl ads, I noticed all of them are up close, facial and personal images. They really capture the colors of the face and really accentuate the makeup the person is wearing. Covergirl sells makeup, so of course they want the face to really pop off the page more than anything else. I love the colors in this photograph. The background being blurred is beautiful. I would say this was taking for May a spring catalog or summer. The woman's face really pops and her makeup is beautiful. These are all things I need to keep in mind when shooting my covergirl.