15 Ways to Photograph a Bottle: Jin Jin Enzyme Cordial Drink
- Future Proof
- Nov 12
- 2 min read
When working with a single product, creativity and variation are key to a successful shoot. A single bottle can be photographed in countless ways — it’s all about experimenting with light, texture, and setting to tell a story that connects with your audience.
On a recent shoot with Jin Jin, we explored different ways to capture the bottle’s character, creating a versatile set of images suitable for a wide range of beverage products — from wine to canned drinks and beyond.
Below are 15 creative approaches that made this session such a success.
1. The Classic
Front-on and brightly lit - sometimes letting the bottle speak for itself in a clean, lifestyle setting says the most.
2. Adding to the Classic
Bringing a hand into the frame adds energy, life, and a human connection that helps the image feel more relatable.
3. The Pouring Shot
Capturing the pour reveals texture and movement, giving the audience a clear sense of what they’re buying.
4. High Above
Changing the angle keeps things interesting. Shooting from above - especially when including a mixer - helps tell the story of how the product is meant to be enjoyed.
5. Changing the Focus
Shifting focus to place the bottle in the background draws the viewer’s eye differently and adds depth to the shot.
6. Flat Lay
A top-down composition featuring flavour cues and props offers an alternative way to explore the product’s personality.
7. Bit of Context
Placing the bottle in a fridge instantly adds context, showing how and where it fits into daily life.
8. An Abundance of Bottles
Featuring multiple bottles together highlights the packaging design and creates visual impact - ideal for showing product range or consistency.
9. Picking Up
Human interaction always connects. A simple hand reaching for the bottle builds authenticity and approachability.
10. Hands Full
This trending style creates scroll-stopping tension - an armful of bottles has viewers wondering, will they drop one?
11. Big Thinking
Placing the bottle somewhere unexpected, like on a head, adds humour and personality, breaking from convention.
12. Holding a Glass
A classic front-on image elevated by the inclusion of a glass - subtle but powerful in disrupting the scroll.
13. Thinking Outside the Bag
Pulling the bottle from a bag feels spontaneous and organic, like catching a real-life moment.
14. More of the Bag
Changing the angle, outfit, or location adds quick variation to the scene while keeping the setup simple.
15. Simple Pinch
Sometimes less is more. A minimal hand hold and harsh lighting let the bottle shine, making it the undeniable focus.
To Recap
Have fun with it! Limited props don’t mean limited ideas - you just have to find those small pockets of opportunity to expand your creativity.
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