Kopi adalah subject fotografi yang beautiful - dengan teknik tepat, Anda bisa create stunning images yang capture essence coffee experience.
Essential Equipment
Camera: DSLR, mirrorless, atau smartphone quality
Lens: Prime lens 50mm atau macro
Tripod: Untuk stable shots
Reflector: Simple white card
Lighting Techniques
Natural Light:
- Window light softboxes
- Morning/late afternoon golden hour
- Avoid harsh midday sun
Artificial Light:
- Softboxes atau diffusers
- Backlight untuk steam shots
- Side light untuk texture
Composition Principles
Rule of Thirds: Place subject off-center
Leading Lines: Guide viewer's eye
Negative Space: Create breathing room
Layering: Foreground, midground, background
Coffee Specific Shots
Pour Over Action:
- High speed shutter
- Capture water stream
- Show movement
Espresso Extraction:
- Macro lens
- Show crema formation
- Tiger stripes detail
Latte Art:
- Top-down angle
- Clean background
- Perfect lighting
Steam/Smoke:
- Backlighting
- Dark background
- Patience untuk perfect curl
Props dan Styling
Backgrounds: Wood, marble, concrete
Textiles: Linen, burlap, cotton
Accents: Coffee beans, grinders, books
Seasonal Elements: Flowers, leaves, seasonal items
Post-Processing
Basic Adjustments: Exposure, contrast, white balance
Color Correction: Enhance natural colors
Selective Editing: Highlight key elements
Consistent Style: Develop signature look
Smartphone Photography
- Use portrait mode
- Clean lens sebelum shoot
- Use grid lines untuk composition
- Edit dengan mobile apps
Content Ideas
Process Shots: Brewing, grinding, roasting
Detail Shots: Bean close-ups, equipment
Lifestyle Shots: Coffee dalam context
Educational Content: Show techniques
Building Portfolio
- Shoot regularly
- Experiment dengan styles
- Get feedback
- Develop personal style
