A Night at Qiaoting Whiskey Bar: Capturing Ambiance Through Photography

We spent a memorable evening at Qiaoting Whiskey Bar, enjoying the company of good friends and the bar's inviting ambiance. I brought along my trusty Sony A6700 camera, paired with a Sigma lens, to capture the essence of the night.

The bar's dim lighting and warm tones posed a challenge for accurately capturing the atmosphere, so I decided to take control of the white balance settings. By manually adjusting the white balance to 5500K, I aimed to achieve a neutral color temperature that would faithfully represent the scene as I perceived it. This adjustment helped to avoid any unwanted color casts and ensured that the photos reflected the true ambiance of the bar.

Throughout the evening, I took a series of photos, capturing the bar's interior, the carefully crafted cocktails, and the lively interactions among friends. The combination of the Sony A6700's capabilities and the Sigma lens's sharpness allowed me to capture detailed shots even in the challenging lighting conditions. The resulting photos not only serve as a visual record of the night but also evoke the warm and convivial atmosphere of Qiaoting Whiskey Bar.

Gears & Settings

Figures

Camera

Sony A6700

Lens

Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN

Creative Style

VV2

Date

Feb 2025

Location

Qiaoting Whiskey Bar, Qingxi, Dongguan

Photos (14)

Entrance to the bar.

#: 1 | SS: 1/30s | ISO: 320 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 51mm

Roof over the entrance.

#: 2 | SS: 1/30s | ISO: 1600 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Small garden.

#: 3 | SS: 1/30s | ISO: 1250 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 28mm

Aisle.

#: 4 | SS: 1/30s | ISO: 3200 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 35mm

VIP Room.

#: 5 | SS: 1/30s | ISO: 1250 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 27mm

Copper teapot.

#: 6 | SS: 1/30s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 27mm

Corner table in the bar.

#: 7 | SS: 1/30s | ISO: 5000 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 75mm

Whiskey with rocks and snacks.

#: 8 | SS: 1/15s | ISO: 2000 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 41mm

Corner table in the bar (another view).

#: 9 | SS: 1/10s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 75mm

Corner table in the bar (another view).

#: 10 | SS: 1/8s | ISO: 1250 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 52mm

The window was cluttered with empty bottles.

#: 11 | SS: 1/5s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 75mm

Whiskey on the rocks accompanied by light bites.

#: 12 | SS: 1/15s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 75mm

Corner table in the bar (another view).

#: 13 | SS: 1/4s | ISO: 800 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 27mm

Another corner of the bar.

#: 14 | SS: 1/8s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 52mm

The bartender's primary workspace.

#: 15 | SS: 1/10s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 52mm

Another corner.

#: 16 | SS: 1/8s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -2.3 | FL35: 75mm

The exit and the entrance.

#: 17 | SS: 1/8s | ISO: 320 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -2.0 | FL35: 75mm

Sweet, non-alcoholic beverage.

#: 18 | SS: 1/30s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -2.0 | FL35: 36mm

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