Description
This specialized course focuses on photographing drinks with motion and clarity, from espresso pours to sparkling cocktails. You will learn how to freeze splashes using flash duration and how to shape highlights on glass without reflections. A section on fake ice, glycerin, and condensation sprays creates long-lasting ‘fresh’ looks under hot lights. You’ll practice backlighting citrus and carbonation to make bubbles glow. Rigging lessons show safe ways to mount glasses and use pour arms for repeated takes. You’ll receive diagrammed setups for three looks: crisp commercial, moody bar, and bright brunch. A retouching walkthrough covers spec cleanup, refraction fixes, and label polishing. You will complete a three-shot beverage set with layered files and export presets. Included are safety checklists and studio tear-down procedures for sticky sets. By the end, you’ll confidently execute dynamic beverage campaigns with repeatable results.
Specialty course + setup diagrams + safety sheets
3.5 hours
Flash for motion, glass control, condensation styling, rigging, beverage retouching.
Photographers aiming for beverage brands, cafés, and bars marketing teams.
