Zaket & Plover Studio Fashion Photography
Another season photographed for our Melbourne based client - Zaket and Plover womens wear. On the day of photography we also photographed their other label LD &CO.
Client: Zaket And Plover
Studio: Glow Studios, West Melbourne
Talent: Sylvie Goetz & Gopkia Kanangot (Giant Management)
Equipment: Canon 5D mkIV / Profoto acute lighting system
Capturing the Mood with Infused Whiskey Decanters Product Photography
Capturing the mood.
Infused Whiskey Decanters Product Photography
Infused had commissioned IJ Productions to create a series of images for their range of whiskey decanters and reusable metal and stone cubes.
Working on the concept involved planning what was possible to shoot in a day and props required. Once a shot list was fleshed out the client went about sourcing the appropriate props and we gathered all the items required to build sets. In the past we have found working this way produced consistent results. View previous photo shoots examples.
Making Products look good on a plain white background.
There is only so much you can do creatively on a plain white background but to shoot it well can actually be a lot more complicated lighting wise compared to photographing something in-situation or on a dark background. Deep etching or contouring of the object is unrealistic and flattens the object in the frame. IJ Productions Principle Photographer Ivan Lee prefers photographing products on a reflective surface to create a mirror effect that adds depth and dimension to the product (but we can deep etch if required).
Lifestyle Product Photography Images That Stand Out
Being in the middle of stage 3 lockdown we kept to a minimal crew with the client and Photographer only. The minimal props involved meant a prop stylist wasn’t required.
A few stained pine boards and plenty of whiskey (some for drinking) was pretty much all we needed as the whiskey sets provided enough items for propping.
With a shot list finalised before the photo shoot we worked efficiently on creating the final lifestyle images as we knew what props were required for each image and what order to photograph in for minimal down time.
Another use for the images was for Amazon listings which meant composition also had to work within a square format.
To capture images at the highest quality and dynamic range, A Hasselblad digital medium format camera and Canon Professional DSLR was used for the photo shoot. Images lit with Profoto Flash lighting equipment.
Please view our Professional Photography Portfolio to see more work.
Pondalowie Vineyard Wine Photography
Pondalowie Vineyards Wine Bottle Product Photography
Pondalowie contacted IJ Productions because they required professional wine bottle product photography for their latest range of wines. Images are to be used online on their website and social media which was why Ivan had to create a well executed and sharp with dramatic lighting for the bottles. Using one of the finest camera systems, the Hasselblad digital medium format camera that captures images at an incredible 50 megapixels at two times the sensor size of the standard digital SLR and professional strobe lighting system by Profoto.
The first release of Pondalowie was in 2002 and since then it has always met with critical acclaim including being awarded a five star rating by James Halliday consecutively every year from 2006 to 2016, Pondalowie wines are widely regarded as some of Australia’s finest red wines.
They established 25 acres of vineyard in the Bendigo region in Central Victoria and planted Shiraz, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Viognier. Their winemaking technique is with minimal intervention learned during our more than 20 years making wine in France, Portugal and Australia.
Pandemic Lockdown Photography No.05
During lockdown Ivan photographed the Pondalowie Special Release at home. Creating a scene involved props from home and creative lighting to mimic window lights. Image was used for Pondalowie newsletter and socials.
The Special Release is a complex wine with hints of Tobacco, plums, oak and blackberries. Most excellent drop for watching the 11am press conference.
Winemakers: Dominic & Krystina Morris