Wine Glasses in Low Light
23 worksFirst upload: Oct 2016Peak: 2019Last 12 months: 4
📝 Description
These images feature wine glasses set against a solid black background. Photographers utilize this setup to emphasize the geometric forms of the glassware and the rich color of the liquid through high contrast lighting. The collection includes various compositions, ranging from upright vessels to tilted angles that capture dynamic splashes and ripples. This visual motif isolates the subject matter to focus on transparency, reflection, and the interplay between light and shadow.
How to shoot it
🏠 Studio or location
Studio space with the option to install a black background and stands for glasses. The space should allow placing light sources around the object's perimeter.
💡 Light
Use studio lighting: backlight and side light to highlight glass transparency, plus hard light to accentuate flame or texture. Arrange light sources around the object's perimeter.
🧑🎤 Who you need
An assistant is required to help with props, especially when using fire and burning elements, as well as to monitor safety on set.
🎭 Props and costume
Black background, glass stand, red wine or champagne. For dynamism, use fire (torch) and blue fabric.
🎒 Gear
50–85 mm lens (median 70 mm). A tripod is mandatory for long exposures when working with fire and small apertures.
Cameras and lenses the authors used (10)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III 2Nikon D3100 1Nikon D750 1Nikon D810 1Canon EOS 6D Mark II 1AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED 2Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM 1Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro 1Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 A025 (Nikon F) 1Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM 1
⚙️ Settings
Shutter 1/125 (1/320 – 1/6)Aperture f/7.1 (f/2.8 – f/13)ISO 125 (100 – 1000)Focal length 70 mm (50 – 85)
Based on 17 frames with camera data. Median and 10-90% range across the idea frames.
Key parameter: aperture f/7.1 (range f/2.8–f/13) for depth of field. Shutter speed 1/125 s, ISO 100–400.
⚠️ Good to know
When using open flame (torch) near glassware, observe fire safety measures: use a non-flammable stand and keep a fire extinguisher nearby. The assistant must monitor the process to avoid overheating the glass or igniting props.
📈 How the idea developed
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✅ How to repeat it
- Use backlighting to create bright highlights on the glass edges and define its silhouette against the black background.
- To convey the depth of wine color, try side lighting that emphasizes liquid transparency and glass texture.
✨ Interesting facts
- 🏆 How the best frame was shot: Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM, 1/6, f/4.5, ISO 100, 50 mm
- 🔇 71% of frames were shot at ISO 400 or lower: almost no noise, any modern camera will do
- 📐 91% of frames are portrait orientation
- 🥇 6 works reached the finals. Best contest: Conceptual Minimalism 2026
- 👤 Most frequent authors: Сальников Сергей 2Jaime Molina 2
- 🌍 Authors by country: 🇷🇺 RU 19🇸🇻 SV 2🇰🇿 KZ 1🇮🇳 IN 1
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