Cocktail

COLOUR, TEXTURE and CONTRAST come together in this unique hands-on studio photography experience, hosted by the team from Australian Creative Collective (ACC) in collaboration with Ted’s World of Imaging.

Professional mixologist Antonio Bettio (@toto_2308) — recognised among the Top 100 Bartenders in 2025 and 2026 and nominated for Australia’s Best Bar Manager for 2026.

Watch Antonio craft a selection of vibrant, beautifully styled cocktails designed to look just as spectacular through the lens as they do in the glass.

Throughout the evening, the ACC team will guide you through a creative studio shoot using professional lighting and camera equipment. You’ll photograph beautiful cocktails, dramatic garnishes, reflections, splashes and intricate details while exploring creative techniques used cocktail photography.

Experiment with light and shadow, colour, texture, contrast, composition and styling to create bold, eye-catching photographs; while learning how effective lighting and creative direction can transform an everyday subject into a striking image.

Just as importantly, this is a chance to connect, create and hang out with like-minded photographers from the community in a relaxed and social environment.

Gain confidence with studio lighting, meet other photographers, and enjoy a fun and creative night out, COCKTAIL is an opportunity to shoot, experiment, connect and create.

What You’ll Learn

• Studio lighting for beautiful cocktail photography

• Working creatively with colour, texture and contrast

• Controlling highlights, shadows and reflections

• Composition and styling for stronger product images

What to Bring

• Your camera and lenses

• SD card

• Spare batteries