Creative Beverage Photography That Pops
Whether it is a cold coffee or a sparkling kombucha, I specialize in making every drink look irresistible on screen. It is all about capturing the right light, those tiny bubbles, and the perfect pour.
Creating a video for Hershey's caramel popcorn. The focus is on the rich caramel syrup and the satisfying crunch, making it a perfect recipe reel for social media.
To make a great coffee video, you need to keep your mind cool. This reel shows the behind the scenes of a shoot for Davidoff Café, capturing the essence of premium coffee.
My first video had to be about chai. This reel for Wagh Bakri tea combines a behind the scenes look with the final, comforting shot of a perfect cup of tea.
Another angle of the Monster energy drink shoot. This shot captures the spray and condensation on the can, adding to the intense and energetic feel.
Sukoon, or peace, in a cup of tea. This aesthetic video captures the simple joy of dipping a Parle-G biscuit into a glass of chai.
A rustic chai setting featuring traditional kulhads (clay cups) and a classic kettle. The styling with whole spices like ginger and cardamom adds an authentic touch.
A flatlay or top-down shot of masala chai ingredients. This type of image is great for showcasing the natural, aromatic elements that go into a product.
Capturing the action of chai being poured into earthen kulhads. The motion adds life to the image, making it feel warm and inviting.
A detailed macro shot of cardamom pods. Close up shots like this highlight the quality of ingredients and add a sensory dimension to food photography.
You don't always need expensive props. I achieved this great shot for a Rio drink can using just a 20 rupee iridescent paper to create a cool, colorful background.
About Product Showcase: Beverages
Condensation is the secret to making a drink look cold and refreshing in photos. If you look closely at my work, you will see that I rarely use real ice, which melts in five minutes. Instead, I use glycerin spray and fake acrylic ice cubes to keep that chilled look for hours while we perfect the lighting and the angle of the glass.
Beverage photography is tricky because liquids are dynamic. Unlike static products, drinks require specific handling to look appetizing rather than flat. I shoot using my home studio setup in Mumbai, utilizing a Sony Alpha series with a 90mm macro lens. This lens is crucial for picking up the fine texture of coffee grounds, the clarity of a soda, or the condensation on a can.
My process for drinks like kombucha, tea, or energy drinks focuses on three things: clarity, light, and motion. For 'splash' shots, I build custom rigs using wires and acrylic rods to get that perfect fluid movement without making a mess that ruins the product. I also love playing with color, using textured backgrounds like tiling or wood to give your brand a unique mood.
Whether you need top-down flat lays for social media, macro close-ups for packaging, or high-speed cinematic videos with ASMR sounds, I focus on the details that make the viewer thirsty. I do not aim for sterile, stock-photo perfection. I aim for shots that feel real—like someone just poured that drink and it is ready to be enjoyed.
Sakshi Lodha
I am Sakshi, a Mumbai-based photographer who believes a drink is more than just a liquid in a glass—it is a story. I specialize in making your beverages look as refreshing on screen as they taste in reality, using creative hacks rather than expensive studio gear.
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