Chocolate Bars Out of Retail Packaging

Written By Judy Doherty

For a stop-motion “eating” project, the retouching process actually began long before I picked up the camera. To create chocolate bars that would look irresistible frame by frame, I first had to experiment with gently polishing their surfaces using a low-temperature flame. That subtle heat smoothed imperfections and brought out a rich, glossy finish—setting the stage for seamless retouching in post and a perfectly craveable on-screen bite. Once that was accomplished, Photoshop put a nice natural polish on the bars, which are so delicious!

Judy Doherty

I am a food, beverage, and CPG product photographer specializing in photos, stop motion, and video, with over 90,000 photos and motion graphics delivered. 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.

My experience 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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