When it comes to flowers what is best to use in still life or macro photography — fresh, dried or artificial? I think there is room for all three, and there are some pros and cons for each. Let’s take a closer look. Fresh flowers Nothing beats fresh flowers —
Still life photography has always been about telling stories through objects, textures, and light. My latest creation, Florals and Port Wine, is a perfect example of how a few carefully chosen elements can weave a narrative steeped in mystery, beauty, and a touch of the macabre. The inspiration This piece
Something to consider when styling and composing for a still life photoshoot is whether or not to use height — and I am not referring to standing on a ladder. If all of the items in your scene are fairly flat to the background, how will you place or angle
Still life photography is a perfect genre for exploring creativity in the comfort of your home. It allows you to experiment with lighting, composition, and styling without needing elaborate setups or expensive equipment. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, here are some creative still life photography ideas to
Wabi-Sabi is a Japanese philosophy that represents the acceptance of transience and imperfect life. Sometimes described as one of beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete.” “Wabi” roughly means “rustic simplicity” or “understated elegance” with a focus on a less-is-more. “Sabi” means “taking pleasure in the imperfect.” This concept can
I love hunting for props and backgrounds to put in my images. Using color in props is my personal favorite, but was also my first big mistake when I was starting out. It’s great to have props that are colorful, but if you’re not careful that colorful prop can easily
This week we are going to look at shooting with minimal color palettes and finding one beautiful “white” (or neutral) thing. Then, we’ll work with shades of white — backdrops, composition, styling and of course adding some lovely light. White is so calming… like a breath of fresh air… it
When it comes to still life and even portrait photography, the temptation to use a plain white (or even plain black) background is there. It is simple, effective and uncluttered. But what about looking at some alternatives? Below I look at 10 alternatives to a white background. Doors Doors aren’t
I simply adore light painting with still life. It gives it such a fabulous fine art look, almost painterly. This time I created a fine art still life with some dainty daisies and the Hobolite Iris, instead of my usual low-lumen torch. I used my Sony A7RV camera with Tamron
Brewing beauty: Capturing still life magic with coffee beans and daisies, and the Hobolite Micro! Calling all coffee and flower enthusiasts (and photographers, of course!)! This blog post is for you! I recently brewed up a storm of inspiration with a still-life photoshoot featuring fresh coffee beans and delicate daisies,
Still life photography is not just about sticking a flower in a vase and taking a photo of it — it requires a little more planning and studying than that. Still life has been around for a very long time, and sometimes we can learn from that. Developing an eye
So many of us feel like we need to have the latest and greatest gear to get the images we want, when in fact a lot can be done with what we have. I was given this shoot as an assignment four years ago and it taught me a lot.
