Hard light drink photography

Creative projects

Hard light is my favourite light for drink photography.


This bright, sunny, optimistic light speaks of summer celebrations and the dramatic highlights really place all the focus on the hero.


Hard lighting creates strong, graphic contrast with intricate hard light shadows that are an art form of their own.


For my hard light photography I work closely with stylists who specialise in using real, hand-carved clear ice – nothing beats the stunning clarity of real, quality ice.

Hard light drink photography – gin and tonic with hard light shadow
Hard light drink photography – gin and tonic with lime twist
Hard light drink photography – gin and tonic with grapefruit and splash
Hard light drink photography – coffee cocktails espresso martini
Hard light drink photography – coffee cocktails vodka dalgona
Hard light drink photography – coffee cocktails espresso fizz
Hard light drink photography – dragon fruit milkshake pop art
Hard light drink photography – dragon fruit milk swirl
Hard light drink photography – blood orange juice still life
Hard light drink photography – strawberry milkshake with pouring strawberry sauce

Nancy Anne produces vibrant, playful imagery for advertising clients, working out of photography studios in London and Leeds. 


Nancy Anne is represented by photographic agency Swerve Represents and is also an accredited AOP member. Get in touch to discuss your project or to book Nancy Anne for a job.


Keep up to date with her latest food and drink photography projects and commissions via the News section of this website, her monthly photography newsletter or over on Instagram