In May of this year, I took a class in Still Life photography.
It was definitely intriguing and I plan on practicing it more when the weather grows cold in Pennsylvania and we are confined to our houses.
What Is Still Life Photography
Still Life photography focuses on inanimate objects arranged by the photographer in a deliberate way. Often objects found around the house, or in nature, are used. The photographer is trying to create a visually interesting composition.
Unlike other forms of photography, in Still Life, the photographer has complete control over the scene which includes: set up/arrangement, lighting, texture, and objects used.
It was definitely intriguing and I plan on practicing it more when the weather grows cold in Pennsylvania and we are confined to our houses.
What Is Still Life Photography
Still Life photography focuses on inanimate objects arranged by the photographer in a deliberate way. Often objects found around the house, or in nature, are used. The photographer is trying to create a visually interesting composition.
Unlike other forms of photography, in Still Life, the photographer has complete control over the scene which includes: set up/arrangement, lighting, texture, and objects used.
The images above were done collecting items from nature and from my studio.
Inspiration
One of my favorite artists is Kim Klassen, a Canadian creator that I began following early on in my photography career. Her simple, light and refreshing artistry is appealing to my minimalistic side. Kim does offer on line classes if you are interested in pursuing this genre more.
Great Start for Kids
After my class in May, my granddaughter visited and I decided to give her a go at creating her own still life imagery. I explained she needed to collect whatever she wanted in her still life, arrange it however she wished, and I would provide the flat and background set up materials, photograph her still life, and edit it.
She was very interested in this work, and I plan on taking this a step farther when she is here for her summer camp visit. Here is what she created. I made her a little logo.
Inspiration
One of my favorite artists is Kim Klassen, a Canadian creator that I began following early on in my photography career. Her simple, light and refreshing artistry is appealing to my minimalistic side. Kim does offer on line classes if you are interested in pursuing this genre more.
Great Start for Kids
After my class in May, my granddaughter visited and I decided to give her a go at creating her own still life imagery. I explained she needed to collect whatever she wanted in her still life, arrange it however she wished, and I would provide the flat and background set up materials, photograph her still life, and edit it.
She was very interested in this work, and I plan on taking this a step farther when she is here for her summer camp visit. Here is what she created. I made her a little logo.
I think she did a great job!
We both like adding a little bit of nature to our creations, as we are surrounded by it here on the farm.
For a look at the beautiful still life work by Betsy Wilson (the instructor of my class), CLICK HERE. You won't be disappointed.
This is probably not the last of my still life work you will see. When things slow down, we photographers keep right on doing what we love best...taking pictures.
We both like adding a little bit of nature to our creations, as we are surrounded by it here on the farm.
For a look at the beautiful still life work by Betsy Wilson (the instructor of my class), CLICK HERE. You won't be disappointed.
This is probably not the last of my still life work you will see. When things slow down, we photographers keep right on doing what we love best...taking pictures.
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