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 offers a unique opportunity to capture the beauty of everyday objects. From flowers and food to vintage trinkets, it allows photographers to arrange and style scenes with complete creative control. If you want to create stunning still life images that captivate viewers, here are some practical tips
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
Some time back, I did this fabulous Winter Wonderland creative portrait session after being inspired by fellow writer and photographer Jason Hahn’s Snow Scene. We wanted to shoot in the studio and not outdoors, but I still wanted that ‘blanketed in soft snow look.’ Behind the scenes Shot in the studio,
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 for my scene, and I simply adore this style. I used to just collect junk, which never seemed to be ‘right,’
Create dramatically beautiful images with indirect natural light, by moving the table a few feet away from the window. By only using THAT light to create something a little more dramatic. It really is all about the light and capturing your subject to make the most of it. The setup
I am frequently asked for tips and tricks for getting the most out of still life photography. Here are a few of my favorite tips for creating better styling for still life and food images. Cutlery Always have cutlery pointing away from the camera or at least adjacent to it,
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 life images. The setup using window light In this image, you can see my setup. I have placed my old
Mmmm … chocolate. Nothing quite makes a dessert like chocolate. But when it comes to food photography, that one substance can be tricky to work with. Here are a few tips that might just save the day. In general Try not to handle chocolate with your hands, as body heat
In essence, the art of still life is capturing inanimate objects in everyday settings. Often depicting fruit and flowers, meats and fish. Origins of still life art Still life art has been around since man first learned to create art, but it was not until the early 1600s when painters
Here are a few tips for creating better styling for still life and food images. Cutlery Always have cutlery pointing away from the camera, especially knives. It can be seen as more inviting and less threatening. Make sure cutlery is clean and spot free. Older vintage cutlery can be an
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 a real penchant for vintage kitchenware, but that is not all there is to still life. Look for the masculine
