Steve DeMott Loc: St. Louis, Missouri (Oakville area)

This was a fairly simple shot and easy to setup.
Black plastic sheet for background-set 1 meter behind bottle. Speedlights as indicated per shot.

Shot 1
2 speedlights with 30x130 softboxes on each side 20cm behind bottle. 160 sec @ f/8 speedlight 1/32 power
Shot 2
Speedlight with 60x60 softbox in front on floor. Used to light label. 160 sec @ f/11 speedlight 1/4 power
Shot 3
softbox behind bottle. This shot is only for masking in PS. Create a high contrast b/w image then create mask
Shot 4
Creates background Gradient. Speedlight on floor shooting up at an angle.160 sec @ f/11 speedlight 1/2 power

Red wine bottle on black Bsckground

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shot 1


shot 2


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shot 4


setup

JimmyTB

Thanks for posting as well as sharing your setup. I like shot 2 best with the rim lightning and visible label

Steve DeMott Loc: St. Louis, Missouri (Oakville area)

Thanks Jimmy. I enjoy showing how I make an attempt at shooting photos. I've been doing this for a few years and , how do you say, "I've learned enough to be dangerous". Nevertheless, its a fun learning adventure.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

Wasabi

Great series and result.

Steve DeMott Loc: St. Louis, Missouri (Oakville area)

Thanks to all for the kind complements.