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While it is important, it is also something that frequently gets overlooked. So let’s take a look at metering modes for photography. Most DSLR and mirrorless camera have a variety
Going a bit stir crazy in self-isolation? Looking for some fun activities to burn through the hours? How about trying your hand at some of these, especially if they are
As with my food photography, I love hunting for props and backgrounds to put in my images for still life photography and I really like a variety of items. I
As with my food photography, I love hunting for props and backgrounds to put in my images for still life photography and I really like a variety of items. I
Want a fun project you can do right in your kitchen? How about exploring some minimalism with everyday stuff you have on hand. No need to leave the house, no
Still life photography is all about capturing stills of our daily life. While it may seem frivolous and staged to some, it is an important part of capturing our current
Most people believe that still life is just flowers and kitchen stuff, but it’s much more than that. It’s true that I photograph a lot of flowers and I have
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.
Why is my 50mm macro is my favorite lens for still life and food photography? This is something I get asked all the time. I shoot with a Sony a7
Creating soft beautiful images with natural window light is quite simple to achieve with a few tools and some know-how. Working with soft indirect light can create some stunning still
Last time I wrote a post on using direct window lighting to create beautiful soft still life images. In this post, we are going to move the table a few
When creating still life photography, finding the right background is essential in the overall look and feel of the image, as well as the story you are trying to convey.
Is there a benefit to using a reflector with still life photography? The short answer is YES! The benefits of using a reflector in still life photography are varied. I
When is a cupcake not a cupcake? When it is a gorgeous soap. Yes, a soap! These incredible creations are from Planetyum. They have a huge selection and I ordered
If you have been involved in photography for a while, chances are you have collected a few things. One is camera bags. Trying to find the PERFECT camera bag is
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.
Regardless of what genre you shoot, you should always look at choosing a subject that ‘speaks’ to you. That way you are more likely to study it and unlock its
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
When it comes to working with food photography, there is a real trend with frozen berries. And why not? They look amazing — there is something special when they achieve
My style really has developed into a more country styled still life shoot, there is something about the history in the items I put together that creates a unique story
Don’t you just love a frosty glass of something cool and refreshing on a hot day? Nothing looks quite as cool and refreshing as an ice cold glass with that
