Boy, that's come around quick! Feature Monday...and this week I'm bringing you some examples of Still Life Photography. In my opinion, it would definitely have to be the safest form of photography - but that's where the simplicity ends. While you don't need to worry about your objects moving about, or throwing tantrums, or being generally off, or be subject to the weather, there is still much to consider before actually pressing the shutter. Yes, you can photograph your still life at any time you find works for you, and take your time with the shots, there is still a fine art, a skill involved in actually taking a still life photograph, to one that is simply a happy snap of some objects bunched together. Lighting, positioning, the objects chosen, the depth of field, the angle are some of the factors to consider when "staging" a still life photograph. What are you trying to portray to your viewer - is something else to consider - is there a message to your still life - is yet another factor to consider. And while it's true that you don't need to worry about being rained on, or injure yourself while out in the wilds - there's a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to still life photography.
Here are some examples to look at:
Lilies by Rose Atkinson
Still Hooked by Debbie Black
Nails and Nuts Figure by VashR31
still life by me :)
1 comment:
Great post. Personally I think still life photography must be just about the most difficult, but then I guess that's because the wonders of lighting and studio shooting are still a complete mystery to me and it can so often involve these. Love your shot, think you put Peter's tips to very good use. So rich!
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