YSL Libre Product Shoot

Discover the precise lighting techniques behind this exquisite fragrance image.

Want to create high-end product shots that exude sophistication and luxury? In this class, Karl demonstrates the creativity and attention to detail you need to produce photos that really stand out.

This ambitious shoot presents numerous interesting lighting challenges, including the clear acrylic rods as well as the fragrance bottle itself, with its many reflective surfaces and asymmetric shapes. As Karl works methodically to perfect his lighting setup, you’ll deepen your understanding of key lighting techniques and pick up many useful tricks.

You’ll see Karl use numerous modifiers, including softboxes, scrims, and honeycomb grids, as well as simple accessories like handheld mirrors. Most importantly, you’ll see the different shots he captures, ready for compositing in post-production. In shoots like this, focus stacking is often required; you’ll learn how to avoid it.

By the end of the class, you’ll feel inspired to take your product photography to the next level using the powerful new skills you’ve acquired!

In this class:

  • Lighting techniques for product photography
  • Controlling light spill
  • How to light the background
  • How to use a scrim
  • Capturing multiple images for compositing
  • Achieving perfect focus without focus stacking

To discover the retouching and editing process behind the stunning final image, watch YSL Libre | Post-Production.

If you enjoy this class, check out Mugler Angel Product Shoot.

Questions? Please post them in the comments section below.

Comments

  1. Hi Sir, I had a question. Around the 34:00 mark in the video, you captured two different photos—one exposed for the logo and another for the product because when the logo was properly exposed, the bottle looked too dull, and when you increased the exposure to make the bottle brighter, the logo became too bright. Is taking two separate shots and blending them in post-production the only solution, or is there any other way to handle this situation during the shoot?

    1. Hi, it is the easier solution in this situation. The alternative is to move the lighting much closer to the subject which will reduce the intensity of the brightest gloss highlight reflections which is the main topic of Project 3 with the fried egg where I demonstrated to our students how the lighting distance has a big effect on gloss highlight exposure.

      1. Thank you so much, sir. I already watched the egg lesson, and it was very useful for me.

  2. bhanukaran

    Hello Karl, I am planning to buy a Fresnel lens broncolor Mobilite & Unilite. Can you recommend a suitable ones for them?

    1. Hi, it depends on the size. The main fresnel light in the broncolor range is the ‘Flooter’. The smaller fresnel accessories only fit on the Picolites in the broncolor range. You may find some independent brands?

      1. bhanukaran

        Thank you for your response. So far I am not aware of many independent brands. But I will research it further at my end.

  3. Great tutorial, super in depth. Also the assistant is great, she really understands you and what you need. Thanks a lot

    1. Hi, I don’t think it’s possible in live view. You just have to take test shots with the overlay view mode.

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