Photo Editing
This semester was my first time exploring Photoshop, I often use simpler applications on my phone for editing my pictures but the capabilities of the Adobe software are incredibly efficient and vast in comparison to having multiple editing apps downloaded just to polish a single image. Features such as the selective tool expedite post-production when there is a need for masking or removing objects or just experimenting with depth – specifically through fonts and features of an object. With most Adobe software, I have realised layering is the most vital practice for a quicker and more effective creative procedure, as there are details in an image we want to single out and modify individually.
Product Shot
Initially, I knew the subject I wanted to highlight was a product that I used every day, as an International student I didn’t have varying items to select from. So I landed on my daily cologne as the glass bottle’s shape and texture are visually interesting but not too complex or distracting. Therefore, I placed it on a white wall shelf and played around with lighting and shadows. In editing, I applied a Nik Color Efex filter on the image to have a warmer and softer tone to it, implying the kind of inviting aura the scent would give to a person wearing it. The filter mutes down the harsh reflections of the light originally, making this product shot dreamier and more luxurious.
