My set-up is pretty low-tech. I typically use a baggie filled with water, suspended over a pan of water. I have an old black enamel pan that I found at a thrift shop that I use to catch the drops. The black pan helps make the surface reflective. I use two flashes, one pointed at the drops, one at the background. I use different colored backgrounds to give me the colors in the water and the drops. I use a set of radiopoppers to fire the flashes. I turn the lights down in the room, poke a hole in the bag of water, and fire away. The keep rate can be pretty low, but with some practice, you can get a good feel for the timing. I have been looking at building an electronic valve system to help control the drops, but it may have to wait till next winter now.
Great stuff! Love the drops!
ReplyDeleteLove your work, especially these water drop shots. WOuld you mind sharing your entire setup and workflow? I would really love to learn.
ReplyDeleteMuch thanks. And keep up the good work.
-pratyush360 photography
Thank you!
ReplyDeleteMy set-up is pretty low-tech. I typically use a baggie filled with water, suspended over a pan of water. I have an old black enamel pan that I found at a thrift shop that I use to catch the drops. The black pan helps make the surface reflective. I use two flashes, one pointed at the drops, one at the background. I use different colored backgrounds to give me the colors in the water and the drops. I use a set of radiopoppers to fire the flashes. I turn the lights down in the room, poke a hole in the bag of water, and fire away. The keep rate can be pretty low, but with some practice, you can get a good feel for the timing. I have been looking at building an electronic valve system to help control the drops, but it may have to wait till next winter now.
Jeff