For my Contract 1 photo’s with Peterco Agency Studios, based in the northern suburbs of Illinois, I decided to photograph the soda Coca Cola in a glass bottle. My goal was to not just showcase the product, but to capture the spirit and the vivid appeal of the soda. The project required me to experiment with different lighting techniques—natural light, constant light, and flash. Each method illuminated the soda bottle in unique ways, against a simple, background that kept the focus firmly on the product.
After capturing all my 60 photos, I moved on to the post-processing. Starting with Adobe Bridge, I sorted through my CR3 Raw photos, selecting the best images for further editing. Next, I went into Adobe Camera Raw, to make detailed adjustments, enhancing the vibrancy, contrast, and clarity of the Coca Cola bottle to bring out their best features. The finishing touches were applied in Adobe Photoshop, where I made subtle edits to perfect the images. Finally, I got my nine perfect photos three from each lighting category. Each photo was tagged according to the Contracts specifications, showcasing not only the beauty of the product but also my skills in capturing and enhancing it through my lens.