i'm helping a group in developing a silent auction catalog for one of their upcoming fundraising events. i have seen this kind of product photography when i was searching for a suitable artist for the current artist challenge that i'm hosting. it would be a good practice for me; but although i can take the ideas and do a style all my own, i know i can never be up to par. for one my equipment are definitely not at par to the full frame cameras he was using and his post processing are unquestionably quite superior compared to mine. his name is martin pitonak.
i do like to think that i can do a decent job when pushed and shoved. and if it's not tax time.
note: i don't like jelly beans so this will last as a prop for a rather long time. unless someone with a sweet tooth comes visiting.
Jelly Beans?! Not JUST Jelly Beans...the Jelly Belly kind! NOW we're talkin! I'm curious to see the artist you're emulating...Food photography takes a special knack...and equipment, but personally, this looks terrific! (What about spray painting all the beans to give them a metallic look like the locket? IMO it would create a blend...)
Terrific photo. What do you mean not up to par?!