Launching Tipsy Drops

Tipsy Drops is a lemon drop vodka cocktail that comes ready to pour in four flavors: Strawberry Sunrise, Lavender Lush, Peachy Paradise and Blue Raz Splash. Each flavor has its own color, its own gingham box and its own personality. Our job was to give the brand a full library before launch, from clean product shots to a backyard party at golden hour.

We did it all in one shoot, moving between styled studio sets and lifestyle scenes with our models: fruit flat lays, color-matched pours, packaging setups, a picnic on the patio, poolside at sunset and a kitchen toast.

We loved this one. The product is beautiful in person, the colors practically style themselves, and the founders loved the shots. The shot list called for about two dozen images. Because the sets moved fast and the team kept finding new ideas, we delivered more than 100.

THE FRUIT FLAT LAYS

Every flavor got its own overhead portrait, with the bottle nested in the fruit it tastes like: strawberries and lemon for Strawberry Sunrise, peaches for Peachy Paradise, raspberries for Blue Raz Splash, and dried lavender for Lavender Lush. These images tell a shopper what is inside before they read a word.

THE POUR

A cocktail brand needs pours. We set each flavor against a soft color-matched backdrop and poured it into a martini glass, with the box right beside it. We set Blue Raz against lavender, Peachy Paradise against white eyelet, and shot every pour until the stream looked smooth and the color read true.

THE PACKAGING

The gingham boxes are a big part of the brand, so we gave them room to shine. We stacked all four flavors on a warm peach backdrop with berries, playing cards, and dice, and had a model hold the whole lineup up to the camera. We also packed a cooler with ice and Strawberry Sunrise for a grab-and-go summer look.

THE PARTY

For lifestyle, we took our studio models outside. We shot a picnic basket on the patio, a poolside lounge set at sunset, and a bright kitchen counter with the four bottles on a scalloped tray and a toast in the middle.

ONE LIBRARY, EVERY CHANNEL

The result is a library that covers the whole launch: clean product shots on white for retail and Amazon, hand-and-pour shots for product pages, styled sets for social and ads, and lifestyle images that show the drinks at a real party. Because we shot every flavor the same way, the set matches across the lineup.

Launching a beverage or planning a seasonal campaign? We would love to help you plan the shoot. Book a free call or try our CPG Photo Shoot Planner.

THE POUR

A cocktail brand needs pours. We set each flavor against a soft color-matched backdrop and poured it into a martini glass, with the box right beside it. Blue Raz went against lavender, Peachy Paradise against white eyelet, and every pour was shot until the stream looked smooth and the color read true.

THE PACKAGING

The gingham boxes are a big part of the brand, so we gave them room to shine. We stacked all four flavors on a warm peach backdrop with berries, playing cards and dice, and had a model hold the whole lineup up to the camera. We also packed a cooler with ice and Strawberry Sunrise for a grab-and-go summer look.

THE PARTY

For lifestyle, our studio models took the drinks outside. We shot a picnic basket on the patio, a poolside lounge set as the sun went down, and a bright kitchen counter with the four bottles on a scalloped tray and a toast in the middle of it all.

ONE LIBRARY, EVERY CHANNEL

The result is a library that covers the whole launch: clean product shots on white for retail and Amazon, hand and pour shots for product pages, styled sets for social and ads, and lifestyle images that show the drinks at a real party. Because every flavor was shot the same way, the set matches across the lineup.

Launching a beverage or planning a seasonal campaign? We would love to help you plan the shoot. Book a free call or try our CPG Photo Shoot Planner.

Judy Doherty

I am a food, beverage, and CPG product photographer specializing in photos, stop motion, and video, with over 250,000 visuals delivered worldwide. Based in Southern California and formerly in the San Francisco Bay Area, I work in my studio, throughout California, and on location nationwide. Clients hire me for my eye, creative direction, and passion for taking their idea to the next level.


My strength lies in a nimble and lean creative process. Clients love getting creative content at a reasonable cost since my studio can art direct, style, and shoot their images quickly and on budget. My studio features an extensive surface library and prop house with a fully equipped kitchen and two shooting studios.

I bring over 20 years of professional culinary experience and more than a decade in commercial photography. My work as a chef, stylist, and photographer has earned many awards, including APA Top 100, ACF Gold Medal, and a juried fine art photo exhibit at Art Basel Miami. I was Executive Pastry Chef for two Hyatt Hotels and Resorts before completing two post-baccalaureate certificates for Visual Art and Graphic Design at U.C. Berkeley Extension in San Francisco.

https://judydohertyphotography.com
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