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More shots in my rustic, yet modern-look. I like the combination of gingham fabric and fluffy string.

If I ever manage to find my rustic, paint-peeled background, shots like this can be taken further back. I can then also shoot them with low dramatic lighting, as if they were in a pantry.

In years gone by it was possible to get a piece of worn out pine for next to nothing – not any more. Now its characterless laminates or expensive antiques.

I love the combination of food and glass. The addition of movement, from the salt being poured over the lemons really makes the photo zing. 

The shots were lit through from below frosted glass and from behind with a low spot light to make the salt sparkle.

The lemons were then shot at each of the stages of the preserving recipe. They are meant to be ready to use in three weeks.

To be fashionably frugal I suppose I ought to be using cheap, misshapen food, but it just doesn’t feel right with this kind of shot…. see below!