Glassware & Reflective Backgrounds

One of the toughest things to shoot is glassware on a reflective white background! Not only is glassware itself perplexing and impossible to light, but then you are adding in the reflective qualities of a white plexi background which multiplies the problems. I think I have got it nailed this time. Each time there is a different problem that you can encounter. The shape of the subject is also a consideration to factor in. The color of the ceiling and the ambient light in the room are factored in....etc. Problematic, yes...impossible...no. It is all controlled by just looking and common sense. I'll write more in the future about this. Please write if you have any opinions or questions. I would love to hear from you.

Portraits and Fantaastic Last Minute Nudes!!

I have always loved photographing people, and have done this kind of photography for over 35 years. I started when I was in my teens and continued on as an assistant in my 20's and throughout my shooting life. I love shooting in the studio because of the lighting control that affords me, but I especially enjoy shooting on location. The element of surprise, and the spontaneous possibilities of what happen to be available at the location are always something that are an integral part of my creative process. Making use of what is already there is so important and keeps the image organic and fresh. A prime example of this are the portraits I shot of two sisters on location for a publication captured on Cape Cod.

Photographs from the other side: the Interiors

I have been busy delving into the fine art side of photography for some 24 years. I have been a photographer for over 35 years with a major focus on people, products and interiors. I thought that some of you would like not only to see what I am working on, but possibly where I have been in terms of my photography over the years. As an Ad Photographer I have had to wear many hats. Problem solving as far as lighting and angle of view were a couple of things one might encounter along the way in a shoot. Before the "digital" era, the other issue most often was format or film size. More often, in my end of it, the film most often used was large format. That was 4" x 5" inches in size. It was utilized in a large camera with the image viewed upside down and backwards. You can easily see where my unusual outlook came from! In any event, I have posted some images for you to see what my interiors look like. In the days to come, I will also post other various examples of my more professional work for you to see. I am often asked if I can shoot interiors, food, or product, because what I mostly show now is landscape. I have decided this would be a great venue for all of you to see what exactly it is that I can do in regards to photographing in all these various styles and types. please , if you have any questions feel free to write to me or post a comment here or on my facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Angela-Russo-Fine-Art-Photography/67546304273?ref=mf