ABSTRACT
Soups present unique styling challenges for many reasons. Although there are basically two categories of soups—clear and opaque—either type of soup can contain a large variety of ingredients. Soups also range from very thin—almost watery—to very thick. Some soups are full of ingredients that are visible to the camera and viewer, some have no solid ingredients, and some are blended so thoroughly that the ingredients aren’t apparent. For the photographer, liquids, regardless of their density, can be difficult to photograph. It is the stylist’s job to create visual interest in the surface of the soup, which also makes the photographer’s job easier. Stylists are usually masters in achieving some interest or movement in the surface of a liquid regardless of its density. You may find a few techniques in the following styling projects that will help you style a soup for photography.
