Mastering Product Photography: Creating Moody & Elegant Shots for Wick and Light Fragrances
Mastering Product Photography: Creating Moody & Elegant Shots for Wick and Light Fragrances
When it comes to product photography, capturing the essence of a brand is just as important as showcasing the product itself. For Wick and Light Fragrances, a Melbourne-based soy candle company, we aimed to create visuals that felt as rich, warm, and inviting as their scents.
Our goal was to craft a moody yet elegant aesthetic—one that highlights the candles' luxurious feel while maintaining a sense of intimacy. While the final images may appear simple and effortless, the lighting process was anything but.
The Art of Studio Lighting
To achieve this refined look, we used multiple spotlights and layers of diffusion, carefully controlling shadows and highlights. This technique helped bring out the textures of the candles and their soft glow, making them look as mesmerizing in photos as they do in person.
Lighting plays a huge role in product photography, especially for reflective or translucent materials like glass. Too much glare can distract from the product, while too little light can make the image look flat. By balancing highlights and shadows, we created depth and dimension, ensuring the final shots felt high-end and captivating.
Why Moody Aesthetics Work
A darker, moodier approach to candle photography evokes warmth and coziness, making it easier for customers to imagine these products in their own homes. It also adds a touch of mystery and luxury, which perfectly complements the brand’s identity.
Through thoughtful lighting and composition, we were able to elevate the brand’s visual storytelling—bringing Wick and Light Fragrances to life in a way that connects with their audience.
Mastering Corporate Portraits: Behind the Scenes of Our High-Energy Cosmetic Nurse Photoshoot
How We Captured Stunning Corporate Portraits for Australian Skin Clinics & Clear Skincare.
🚀 Two epic days, two locations, and countless incredible shots! We had the pleasure of photographing the talented cosmetic nurses of Australian Skin Clinics & Clear Skincare (Wesfarmers Health), capturing their professionalism and passion in every frame.
⏳ With only a short time for each portrait, we worked fast—maximizing creativity and efficiency to get a diverse range of stunning images.
💡 Our setup? A compact 2.5 x 5m space, lit flawlessly with 2x Godox AD200 battery-powered flashes. One strategically placed on a shelf to brighten the room, and another with an XLite 120cm Octa for that soft, flattering glow. Shooting at a wide aperture meant we used minimal strobe power, allowing us to power through the entire day without a single battery swap!
📷 Gear Highlights:
🔹 Canon R5 + EF 24-70mm f/2.8 MKII
🔹 Godox AD200 + Profoto Adapter
🔹 XLITE 120cm OCTA
Corporate portraiture🔥 Efficiency meets artistry—this is how corporate portraiture should be done!
Wrap and Move X Bunnings Studio Product Photography and Lifestyle Images
Photographing on Location for Visy Retail Services: Wrap and Move x Bunnings
There’s a unique energy that comes with photographing on location, and working on Wrap and Move (Visy Retail Services) was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Our goal was to capture the full scope their items from packaging, bubble wrap and tapes, all while highlighting their expertise in protecting products as they’re moved from place to place.
This shoot was a true team effort, and I had the pleasure of working alongside the talented producer Kelly Ho. Kelly was invaluable in organizing every detail, from securing the ideal location to coordinating with the talent and nailing the overall styling. She ensured every element was in place for the shoot, creating a cohesive, professional look that told Visy's story at every angle.
To bring Visy’s mission to life, we scouted a dynamic location that would showcase the diversity of their products and be not too far from their head office—capturing everything from home moving scenes to the intricacies of on-the-move packaging. The talent we selected perfectly represented a young couple, giving an authentic, approachable feel to the shots.
The day itself went smoothly, thanks to a solid plan and Kelly's eye for detail. We kicked things off by styling the set to reflect Visy’s brand identity, focusing on creating visuals that felt clean, efficient, and streamlined. With the crew and talent on the same page, we worked through a variety of shots, from close-ups of the “wrap and move” process to wide shots that showed the scale of their services.
Overall, it was inspiring to watch the concept come to life through teamwork and careful planning. Each image captured the dedication and expertise Visy brings to every project, making it clear why they’re leaders in retail services.
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Client: Wrap and Move (VISY Retail Services)
Photographer: Ivan Lee
Producer: Kelly Ho
Digital Operator/ lighting Assistant: Jonathan Ho (location) / Kat Fogarty (Studio)
Talent: Fiona & Hamish M.
