Brief: This series was a personal project that developed when I was researching alternative uses for out of date loose leaf tea. There weren't many ideas out there but there were plenty of beautiful images of the tea, so I wanted to create my own.
Solution: The above image was my main vision for this idea, which I photographed from above, I then took additional close up pictures to compliment this piece. I wanted to create a slightly dark, really natural, clean, cool aesthetic with these pieces. I only wish I had a macro lens for some extreme close ups too! I chose a light, open space and used mostly natural light, adding small amounts of artificial lighting in varying positions to lift shadows or add highlights, depending on the composition for each shot. I chose a selection of relevant props including slate placemats to act as the backdrop, in keeping with the dark, cool aesthetic I was aiming for. I then enhanced the photographs using Photoshop.
Software and Equipment used: Photoshop, Wacom, Canon, Apple Mac, Camera Raw and a bright household lamp.
