Behind the scenes of Beachhutcook's Valentine Cocktail post. Floral Blush

Behind the Scenes Photoshoot of Valentine’s Cocktail

It helps having a resident photographer in the house (youngest son, studying A Level Photography). He’s helping me, I’m helping him. Teamwork.

Props

Backdrop – wallpaper cut off from B&Q

Tabletop – our old attic door and a guilt picture frame (£1.50 charity shop find)

Fore – all charity shop finds for under £3.00 except the cocktail shaker which I bought for my husband in a vintage shop in Bexhill, sadly now closed.

Camera Set Up

Aperture – F5

ISO – 400

Camera – Cannon 100D with a 18-55mm lens

Light

Natural light with light from window to the left.

The sunlight was perfect then too bright but just as we were ready to get something to defuse the light, clouds came over and provided us with the most moody and faded light which was perfect; just what we wanted. Click HERE for final shot.

10th February 2016 in Behind the Scenes, Work

Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook

I am lucky enough to have a beach hut and I spend a ridiculous amount of time there. I love cooking simple, tasty food for my family often down the hut or carefully transported to it. There is nothing better than a feast by the sea with the odd cocktail or two thrown in. For me: it’s as good as it gets. Read more articles by: Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook