On a scorching, humid summer day, even just the image of an ice cold beer or lemonade can cool you off. The same for a frigid, windy, or rainy winter day…when you see a picture of a steaming cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate it can warm you up instantly. If you’re selling a beverage, a professional photographer can capture not only a stunning image, but the ambience. The right photograph can provide a mouthwatering moment.

How to Take a Mouthwatering Photo

Here are some ways professional photographers capture the allure of beverages:

#1: Bottle or glass: If the drink is going to be presented in a clear bottle or glass, the glass should complement the beverage. A specialized glass with an interesting shape can help add visual interest.

#2: Cold and hot beverages: Selling a cold drink on a hot day can be easy by presenting the glass with ice crystals or condensation. Putting the glass in a freezer for five minutes or wetting it and storing it in the fridge will give the effect you want.  For hot beverages, capturing the steaminess is key.

#3: Backlighting: By placing the subject between the light source and camera, the light will shine through the clear bottle or glass and illuminate the liquid, the condensation, and even the bubbles, giving it a mouthwatering effect.

#4: Accents: Beverages are usually rather non-descript, but creating an appetizing image is as easy as adding a few bright accents to make your subject pop (pardon the pun)!

#5: Salt in your beer: Here is an interesting little tidbit. Did you know that putting salt in beer creates bubbles? Adding more bubbles adds visual interest and texture to a glass of beer and is done by simply sprinkling table salt evenly throughout the beverage for a natural look.

ABOUT YOUR DALLAS, TX, PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER:

Doug Davis has been producing professional, engaging videos and product, food, and lifestyle photography from his Dallas, TX, studio for more than 20 years. D-Squared Studios is located at 4312 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas, 75226. Contact our office at (214) 746-6336 or email Doug atdoug.davis@d2studios.net.