Honey, Tea, and Bourbon

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A sense of movement was what I wanted to capture with this image.ISO 100, 1/160 sec, f/20, 50mm lens on Canon DSLRFood Stylist: Jacqueline Buckner

Assignment Ten: More Pours and Splashes

Thirsty to learn more about pours and splashes? Then read on to explore the challenges of shooting liquids. As with food, the goal is to emphasize whatever makes the subject the most appealing. The honey’s thickness, the iced tea’s splash, or the bourbon’s color—each liquid has its own unique way of connecting with the consumer. And as commercial photographers we are constantly searching for ways to help make that connection as strong as ...

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