Lots of M&M ideas that didn't work out. So I decided to spoof a DPC style.
Used a yellow piece of paper to divide the glass, then carefully placed the candies a little on each side until it was full. I cloned out the visible yellow paper.
Lit with 2 Canon speedlights difussed and bounced off a white ceiling.
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Color balance on the purple BG to match the purple candy
clone out paper divider
touch up reflections
crop
size
USM
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We've seen so many *almost* like this (and I see you acknowledge this with your caption). The fact you do it with candy makes all the difference. A little more lighting control might be in order but honestly it is so far above my own lighting capabilities I can barely fault you for the bit of glare on the left edge. Good job!
Wow I know a lot of people have shot M&M's or bowls of candy in this challenge but this really is a stand out shot. Love the colouring love the sharpness love the effect 9
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