Light — Science & Magic, 6th Edition

THE CASE OF THE DISAPPEARING GLASS 145

In the second photograph, strong black lines delineate the shape of the

glass. No distracting reections mar the surface. By comparing these two

photographs, we can list our objectives in glassware photography. If we want

to produce a picture that clearly and pleasingly reproduces glassware, we

must do the following:

1. Produce strong lines along the edges of the subject. ese lines delineate its

shape and set it apart from the background.

2. Eliminate distracting reections of the lights and other equipment we are

using.

Let’s now look at some of the specic ways we can accomplish these

objectives. We will begin by looking at some “ideal” shooting situations.

ese will help us demonstrate ...