Chris Godfrey Photography

Using a controlled studio setup I and a small group were able to capture the effects of a water droplet landing in a small pool of water, with a printed pattern behind the scene to reflect colours. I have used colour adjustment with other small tweaks to touch up the image with Lightroom.

Water drop/splash photography can be used aside composite image techniques to create impossible or vey hard to capture scenes. This can be highly utilised in advertising to show a product landing a pool of water, using composite splashes from other images with a smooth or rippled pool image.

Use a plastic sandwich bag filled with water as a source for your water droplets. Pierce a small hole and control the water flow with masking tape if needed.

Capturing the shot relies on using a Speedlight’s flash to freeze the scene, whatever the shutter speed.

Using a shutter release cable allows you to stand away from the camera and rapidly or more precisely time your shot, also reducing the risk of shaking the camera during the exposure.

Printed patterns of colour can be placed on the opposite side of your water so colours can be reflected into your image, as used in my image.

Other liquids such as milk can be used instead of water to create opaque splashes. Food colouring can also be used to create interesting effects.