Studio Shoot 29/10

For my electrical item, I have chosen to photograph a Sunbeam popcorn machine.

Having the product slightly angled, showing the power switch is most ideal position.

I like how the product is lit from slightly above but i don't entirely favor the dark patch of shadow on the product.

I prefer this light set up more; the image doesn't appear etched and I like how the popcorn is popping out of the machine, which is basically what the machine does.  

This image appears to be from the same shoot above using a Dutch tilt for a candid effect.

What I would like to do is photograph my popcorn machine at an angle, with two lights; one illuminating the back with a slight catch on one side of the product, a second slightly above and use a reflector to reflect some light onto the product name. I also like the idea of popping corn while shooting to show the product's function and entice the idea of food in the advertisement. background will be white with the product on a reflective surface so the product doesn't look like it's floating.

For my personal choice, I'll be photographing my Tony Bianco Shoes

There weren't many flattering images of the shoes and most have that white etched background look.

for my shoot,
I want to emphasise the colour of the shoe and place the products in an edgy way by having the shoes propped, angled, on a slightly levelled modelling block, with a black sheet covering the block. I want the backdrop to be white. With the contrast of cloth and white backdrop and black cloth creating a horizon, the purple shoes will pop with colour.
2 lights will be used for the shoot; one for illuminating the backdrop, and another light facing the angled shoes from a 45 angle above.