Shooting a coffee shop at luxury resort, killing weird reflections.

19 minute video.

In this video, I walk you through a recent shoot at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, focusing on the coffee shop area. I discuss how I managed reflections on glass and the importance of lighting, using my Fuji GFX 100 camera tethered to Capture One. We styled the space by moving tables and adjusting elements to enhance the composition, and I utilized both natural light and flash creatively. I also demonstrate how I bracketed images to ensure we captured the best exposure.

00:00 Coffee Shop Overview

02:17 Styling the Space

04:40 Lighting Techniques

08:16 Controlling Color Casts

13:20 Reflection Removal Techniques

16:34 Final Image Capture