Imagine this – you walk into a bar and order a drink that looks like heaven! You want to share it with the world but all your endless clicking just results in average photographs. Those pictures may not even look like the cocktail you’re having. We’ve got the tips to help take your boozy Instagram feed to the next level. How, you ask? With drink photography of course! Try out these 5 tips to make your drinkstagram better.
Drink Photography: 5 Tips To Make Your Drinkstagram Better
- Pay Attention To The Styling And Lighting
- Find The Perfect Angle For The Photo
- Use Props And Keep The Focus On Your Drink
- Get The Timing Right
- Practice Editing
1. Pay Attention To The Styling And Lighting
When it comes to alcohol, you know that you can get really creative. If you’re using ice in your drinks, you can use different shaped cubes to make your drink look impressive. Another thing to be mindful of is not overfilling the glass with drinks, else, it’s going to ruin your photo. Also, see to it that your garnishes aren’t looking messy. You can decorate your drinks with fresh garnishes like Maraschino cherries, an orange peel, or a lemon wedge.
Light is another important aspect of photography. Head for the natural light but not direct sunlight. Find windows that don’t let too much light in or shoot with interior lighting, but never mix. If you’re in a dark bar, finding a spot with good lighting, using candle light or asking your friend to hold up a backlight using their flashlight always helps. Backlight photography has become a trend when it comes to beverage photography. It’s basically having the main light right behind the object that is photographed. This kind of lighting will help bring out the beauty of your drink.
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2. Find The Perfect Angle For The Photo
When you’re trying to find the perfect angle for that perfect shot, don’t forget about reflections. Don’t forget that everything in the surrounding area is going to be reflected in the glass that holds your drink. Zoomed in shots of drinks look really pretty, never underestimate what a drink put further away from the camera can do.
A shot from 2 to 4 feet away is perfect for any drink and will help showcase the decor and ambience of the bar as well. Choose either a standard overhead 45-degree-shot, a more unique shot from below the glass or even sideways.
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3. Use Props And Keep The Focus On Your Drink
Tapping and holding on darker parts of your image helps the camera focus there and increase the brightness of your picture and vice versa. Focusing on your drink also will create depth of field – making the background blurrier and your photo much, much cooler.
If you want your drink to stand out in the picture, you can use different props. For example, if you’re doing cocktail photography, you can have some food pairings beside the drink. If it’s a holiday drink that you’re shooting, like mulled wine, have some Christmas cookies and lights surrounding the drink. Always consider the background and personality of your drink when clicking a picture. Unnecessary props can even make your photo look terrible. Imagine how bartending tools will look next to a cup of coffee… doesn’t work, right?
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4. Get The Timing Right
It’s important to set your shot before the drinks arrive – you don’t want the ice to melt on you, the dry ice smoke to evaporate, a flaming cocktail to die out or extra condensation to fog up your drink. You could drop a napkin in a glass and set your phone in it, in the position you want it to be when your cocktail arrives. Once it gets there, get to clicking!
Now that we’re talking about timing, let’s not forget about capturing drink splashes. One of the simplest tricks to make your drinkstagram better is splashes. To create splashes in your drink, you can drop some ice cubes, sugar cubes, or garnishes like olives into your drink. See to it that your camera is in a continuous shooting mode when you’re capturing such shots.
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5. Practice Editing
The pictures of the drinks you click may require some edits. That’s why it’s always good to spend some amount of time editing them. If you’re a beginner at photography, it’ll take you some time, but sooner or later, you’ll get better at editing.
We all know how important editing is when it comes to Instagram. Using apps like Lightroom or VSCO can enhance your pictures but don’t go too heavy on the filters either, if you don’t want them looking fake. Sharpen your images for better clarity, play with the highlights and shadows to get your perfect ‘drinkstagram’ addition!
Summing Up
Drink photography can be considered as an art in itself. Now that we’ve taken you through all you need to know about drink photography, use these tips to make your drinkstagram better. You can capture bartenders at work, use any cool props the bar offers and of course have lots of fun doing it!
FAQs
How Do You Take Instagram Pictures Of Drinks?
One of the best ways to take Instagram pictures of drinks is styling your drinks and getting the lighting right. Try to find the perfect angle from where you can get a good picture of the drinks. You can use props and get the timing of your shot right. Don’t skip the editing part to polish your pictures before uploading them on Instagram.
How Do You Drink Smartly?
Sipping the drink rather than gulping it down is the best way to drink smartly.
What Makes A Good Drink?
Balancing the sweet, bitter, and sour flavors of the drink correctly makes a good drink.
Which Drink Is Best For Ladies?
Moscow Mule, Daiquiri, Espresso Martini, and Martini are some of the best drinks for ladies.
What Are The 4 Elements Of A Cocktail?
The 4 elements of a cocktail are the spirit used, sweetener, water, and bitters.
What Are The 5 Types Of Cocktails?
Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, Manhattan, Daiquiri, and Cosmopolitan are the 5 types of cocktails.
