Photographing a bar at a Hilton Garden Inn

33 minute video.

In this video, I walk you through my recent photo shoot at the Hilton Garden Inn in Merced, California, where I captured around 30 images of the bar area. I discuss my shooting process, including the equipment I used, such as the GFX100 camera and various lenses, and how I approached lighting to create the desired ambiance. I also share how we creatively addressed the lack of alcohol on the shelves by blending images to achieve a full bar look. At the end, you'll see a time-lapse of the retouching process, showcasing how I refined the final image.

00:00 Introduction to Hilton Garden Inn

02:00 Testing Angles

03:58 Incorporating Natural Light

05:42 Refining Image Composition

08:07 Lighting Adjustments

09:48 Final Image Tweaks

12:02 Real Shooting Begins

14:27 Image Comparison

18:19 Lighting Setup Details

28:44 Alcohol Arrangement Solution

31:34 Retouching Time Lapse