ok, so these aren't exactly tear sheets, but they ARE proof that i did my first real commercial photo shoot.  my husband called me from work a few weeks ago (he is in advertising) and asked me if i could take some photos of some wine bottles for a non-profit client of his.  i laughed and said, "um, yeah i think i can manage that'.  he warned me that he's worked with wine before and that bottles are tricky to light.  i laughed him off, telling him he had no faith in me.

so it turns out he was right.  wine bottles are really hard to light (or maybe they're just hard if you're used to taking photos of people).  the glass reflects everything so you have to position your flash so it doesn't reflect on the bottle. it took me a while to configure the lights in the studio and even now, as i look at the photos, i keep thinking about how i could have done it better. 

but the client liked them and i have a product photography session under my belt.  i definitely like people better.

(btw - if you live in the area and are interested in attending the fundraiser, check out the ulman cancer fund's website.)