Wine bottles can be a real challenge to light and photograph, particularly with their curves and reflective glass. Nonetheless, you can learn quite a lot from the process. If you would like a fun weekend project, check out this great video tutorial that will show you everything you need to know to create a professional wine bottle product image.
Coming to you from Daniel Norton Photographer, this excellent video tutorial will show you how to light and photograph a wine bottle. Even if you are not a product photographer, this is a tremendously valuable exercise that will likely benefit you in whatever genre you do shoot. Product photography takes a lot of precise lighting skills and a good dose of problem-solving for just about every shot, making it a great way to quickly and effectively hone your skills, plus you can do it easily from the comfort of your home with things you have around the house. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Norton, and give it a try this weekend!
If you would like to continue to learn about product photography, check out "The Hero Shot: How To Light And Composite Product Photography With Brian Rodgers Jr.!"
One can also simply use available ambient light and a black velvet cloth background. See the attached
Of course you can do that. But it is a completely different look and looks less "high end". Although the video of Daniel Norton is very basic. To achieve a more high end look there are some great tutorials from Karl Taylor out there.
Here's one I did for work.
Had a thought: empty or full bottle? Taste after the photo shoot? Interesting.