Phillip, thanks for taking the time to help others be creative and enjoy the art of making fine photographs. Your efforts and generosity are appreciated.
I love the way you teach. A light hearted manner and a pleasure to listen to. Thank-you. I have only just got my dSLR but I have had some fun trying to follow you in your steps. Many thanks.
This is so awesome! I had anxious thoughts on how to shoot this for a client who insisted I should do it. Thank you so much! Really simple, really effective!
Ahh thanks for this! I do quite a bit of glass engraving/sandblasting at work, but have never figured out the best way to take photos of the finished product. The black background setup helps a lot!
Brilliant tutorial - I have 6x clear raffle drums to photograph for my website, and just using either black or white card gains fantastic results, plus at very cost-effective rates - Keep up the good work and thank you
Brilliant! I'm still learning photography, but I still find it amazing how little things can help accent the object being photographed, such as placing the black card near the top of the glass to get the rim to "pop"! I'm enjoying watching your videos and learning your techniques, especially since you're using inexpensive item and not elaborate photo studio equipment.
What a brilliant lesson, no specialist photography equipment that's great for a beginner such as myself. The end results were fantastic. This has inspired me to go and have a go at home and see what mine turn out like. Thank you really enjoyed it.
Thank you Phil, I spent 4 hours doing a similar lighting with a red wine glass in my assignment recently if I had found your youtube early I think i would have save 3 hours worth of lighting.
I like the tutorial, they have good advice and its not too long, i know I can bring something away from watching this and use at a later date, showing the set up really helps also, thanks
It Depends totally on the type shape and pov used in the shot, but for a wine glass no, lighting from below would cause awful reflections in the bottom of the bowl, I'll be doing another video on glass soon.
thanks for the large quantity (and quality) of tutorials you upload for free I like the amateur approach on this as I dont have cash growing on trees thanks-
Wow.... great video. That brings me back to my early days as a studio catalog photographer in Manhattan, NYC. It gets really challenging when you have to shoot such things on a propped set. That's when the tools of the trade make it work easier..... LOL. I did a lot of work where the product had to be highlighted in a life setting. I have even done work with room sets. That was a lot of fun. Come get some Catspit~!
+CatspitProductions I did a bit of that as well, folding blankets or towels that had to look thick and soft, all in a pile and every one the same. I think catalogue gives you great attention too detail and experience.
Hello. I am new to this channel. I am looking for photography exercises so I can learn and practice since I am a brand new to it. I really appreciate you taking the time to provide an exercise as a guide, and using household items. Thank you so much for the video. :)
Great video Philip, as always. Thanks, you have really helped me with my Still Life photography. I'm a newbie to Photoshop and I've been having trouble removing the black card from the shot, to replicate the colour of the background, (which is not pure white) even with Content Aware Fill. The card in my shot is placed at different angles, to get the dark lowlights I wanted on the edges of the glass. I was wondering if you please tell me how do you remove it in Photoshop? I have had to do a large Crop.
Got an idea to complement this kind of shots. Most cameras nowadays have a multiple exposure feature. So if the first one was done as you show it then the for the second one side black cards should be removed and a mother card blocking the item should be introduced. Exposure blend mode should be set for "lighter".
Phillip, thanks for taking the time to help others be creative and enjoy the art of making fine photographs. Your efforts and generosity are appreciated.
By far the best technique I've watched on product/glass photography. Thank you so much for sharing, Phillip!
Thanks for your remarks, much appreciated.
Phill
Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Phill
I love the way you teach. A light hearted manner and a pleasure to listen to. Thank-you. I have only just got my dSLR but I have had some fun trying to follow you in your steps. Many thanks.
This is so awesome! I had anxious thoughts on how to shoot this for a client who insisted I should do it. Thank you so much! Really simple, really effective!
Excellent! I'm one of your standard amateurs, looking for information on how to photograph glass & this has taught me SO much. Thank you.
This is the best tutorial on photographing glass I've found. Thank you for sharing!
Ahh thanks for this!
I do quite a bit of glass engraving/sandblasting at work, but have never figured out the best way to take photos of the finished product. The black background setup helps a lot!
Brilliant tutorial - I have 6x clear raffle drums to photograph for my website, and just using either black or white card gains fantastic results, plus at very cost-effective rates - Keep up the good work and thank you
Brilliant! I'm still learning photography, but I still find it amazing how little things can help accent the object being photographed, such as placing the black card near the top of the glass to get the rim to "pop"! I'm enjoying watching your videos and learning your techniques, especially since you're using inexpensive item and not elaborate photo studio equipment.
very nice! much more comprehensive than many of the other tutorials offered by others here! Thank you!
What a brilliant lesson, no specialist photography equipment that's great for a beginner such as myself. The end results were fantastic. This has inspired me to go and have a go at home and see what mine turn out like. Thank you really enjoyed it.
Thanks for sharing your useful knowledge mr. Phillip!
No it's a 20 year old manfrotto 058 with a Gitzo large format head.It's been around the world a few times. A great tripod but not cheap.
Wow thank you !!! I already had all this stuff and was able to get a really good shot of my glasses for the first time EVER!!!
Muito bom, dicas valiosas.
Two objects together to mimic reflection is a brilliant idea.
Awesome tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. Learnt a lot.
Pretty good video and explanation. I'm glad you showed the setup at the end!
@Enstudi0 I will indeed , it will be at the end of January.
Great tutorial Phillip, thank you!
It's called a retort stand normally used in chemistry labs, available on my site shop. under studio accessories , I'm afraid I can't add the url here.
Well you earned not just one subscribe but my respect! Saw many photography tutorial but I think you beat them all.
Thank you for these valuable tips
Thanks very much for taking the time to do this!
Great stuff Phillip! Appreciate you sharing this with us amateurs. :)
Amazing as always sir!!
Fantastic! Thanks for the tutorial!
Nice tutorial! This kind of technique is very professional. Good job!
Hi Ashley just replace the white background with black, the replace the white reflectors with black, without the background light of course.
Phill
What experience! A great insight.
Terrific video, sir. Helped me greatly. Thanks!
Very much enjoyed this video. Thank you!
i always wanted to discover how to achieve a seamless reflection. and u just taught me. thanks.
Phillip you are a genius. Thank you so much for your videos.
Thank You!!! amazing
great tutorial, thank you so much for posting it
Good tutorial very professional and informative, thanks a lot.
Thank you, great jobs with the tutorials! Very enjoyable to watch, I try to emulate you while teaching workshops :-)
Gordon
Cardboards great, anything black works fine.
Thank you Phil, I spent 4 hours doing a similar lighting with a red wine glass in my assignment recently if I had found your youtube early I think i would have save 3 hours worth of lighting.
I love this kind of video's because it helps people to develop a vision in stead of a rule. For sure i will recommend this channel to my students.
Claudia ft Privacy Thanks Claudia
I like the tutorial, they have good advice and its not too long, i know I can bring something away from watching this and use at a later date, showing the set up really helps also, thanks
what an awesome video thank you....
Thank you, nice and easy ...
Excellent man!!
Very useful to show my students - many thanks!
Thanks Jim, Yes it's sad that some use others sites to make a buck, I saw his video as well, thanks again.
for the glass shot probably a 7Oor 80mm CANON zoom, but in general either Canon or Sigma lenses,
Nice one Phill, magic revealed for the masses in a clear and easy manner.
great video thank you that helps me a lot
It Depends totally on the type shape and pov used in the shot, but for a wine glass no, lighting from below would cause awful reflections in the bottom of the bowl, I'll be doing another video on glass soon.
Very helpful video - thank you.
Thank you it's been helpful.
@CAMPHOTOPIX Great if there's anything else you want me to shoot that way please tell me, i'll try to do a vid soon.
so helpful, thank you!
Thank you!!!That's very good!
Nice, very creative!
Thanks Gordon, there' another on glass following next week.
thanks for the large quantity (and quality) of tutorials you upload for free
I like the amateur approach on this as I dont have cash growing on trees
thanks-
Very nice! And the best thing, very simple. Let's try it.
OH WOW!!!! This is so impressive, thank you!!!!!!!
Thank you for responding so swiftly. I liked the vid and subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to new content.
Thank you very much.
Great video, simple and direct and effective!
GT
Thank you...veery much..
GREAT Work :-)
Steve back in the USA
thanks sir ,your share let me learn a lot
Very nice!
Great help, taking photography class on Strobe lighting, I want to look through your videos to see if you have any dealing with that...
Thanks for the video, it was easy to follow and I think I have learn something new :)
@1stBEASTMASTER I'm trying to remember some, they come back to me from time to time ,I've been retired too long :)
Phill
I had to look him up, and you're right :))
Thanks
Wow.... great video. That brings me back to my early days as a studio catalog photographer in Manhattan, NYC. It gets really challenging when you have to shoot such things on a propped set. That's when the tools of the trade make it work easier..... LOL. I did a lot of work where the product had to be highlighted in a life setting. I have even done work with room sets. That was a lot of fun. Come get some Catspit~!
+CatspitProductions I did a bit of that as well, folding blankets or towels that had to look thick and soft, all in a pile and every one the same. I think catalogue gives you great attention too detail and experience.
Thanks, for great idea, nice shoot
great videos
Exellent !!
Great technique...
That was helpful.Thank you :)
Thanks for the tutorial!
thanks for this
Nice job
thank you for your. sharing
Hello. I am new to this channel. I am looking for photography exercises so I can learn and practice since I am a brand new to it. I really appreciate you taking the time to provide an exercise as a guide, and using household items. Thank you so much for the video. :)
I guess youtube knows me because I did indeed enjoy this :D
great I will try / thank you.
Hi Phillip. Do you have any tips on photographing helium balloons? Thank you.
Brilliant tutorial; Lots I would not have thought of myself = Liked & subscribed :)
Great Video! Very Impressive!
great explanation of using black cards,I can see how usefull they are now.
Bit of a long way to pop Shaun , I live in France :) Thanks for the compliment.
Phill
Thanks a lot
Great video Philip, as always. Thanks, you have really helped me with my Still Life photography. I'm a newbie to Photoshop and I've been having trouble removing the black card from the shot, to replicate the colour of the background, (which is not pure white) even with Content Aware Fill. The card in my shot is placed at different angles, to get the dark lowlights I wanted on the edges of the glass. I was wondering if you please tell me how do you remove it in Photoshop? I have had to do a large Crop.
Thanks mate, very helpful :)
Thank you so much for this video! I sell custom wine glasses, it is so hard to get a good photograph. I will certainly try your tips :)
Very nice! Would you say that directing the light from below increases the shadows that define the glass?
Got an idea to complement this kind of shots. Most cameras nowadays have a multiple exposure feature. So if the first one was done as you show it then the for the second one side black cards should be removed and a mother card blocking the item should be introduced. Exposure blend mode should be set for "lighter".
Why on earth do that just shoot it as is , much more fun :)