Want to shoot dim sum similar like this but dont know howto

[macobee]

Hi < I want to shoot some dim sum pics similar like this, however I want to add some trails of sauce on the back ground.

but i cant figure out how this was done.....it seems the light is coming from just about everywhere and thats impossible, it must lay on a background doesnt it?

anyhow anyone can point me to the right direction how to shoot dim sum whilst having a total black background, pls note i will put some sauce on my b/g.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3205525004_581ebbfe5f_o.jpg

could it be this is placed on a glass surface, which is suspended above a black background and lit from below? if so how to get rid of any reflections ?

[PhotosGuy]

Food links... (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=470378)

[macobee]

Hi there Photosguy, thank s butr I have resolved the issue, pls see the results:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3521/3205983109_cef7c30e55.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3457/3206827384_a8c4713b10.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3331/3206826830_17d8a1f4f3.jpg

[CannedHeat]

I like that flash mount/holder to the left. I know what is meant when people reference a "talking light stand", but what is yours called - a "soft touch" stand? :)

[macobee]

Cannedheat that is indeed a very sophisticated multifunctional lightweight light stand, only con is it doesnt fold up so easy for on location shooting, then again have you ever seen a lightstand you can take a nap on?