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What is considered still life?
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.
Finding the right background for your still life
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…
Why a great tripod can make a great image, part two
I recently wrote a post about why a great tripod can make a great image, and went a little in-depth into selecting a great tripod, but not the reasons for actually using one … so here we go…
When is a cupcake not a cupcake?
When is a cupcake not a cupcake? When it is a gorgeous soap. Yes, a soap!
10 alternatives to a white background
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…
Choosing a subject that speaks to you
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 secrets…
Looking at Wabi-Sabi, the art of perfectly imperfect
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.”
Working with frozen berries
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 that ‘frosty’ look…
Creating condensation on glasses, bottles and cans
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 wonderful condensation running down the side…
Shooting neutrals and minimal palettes in still life photography
This week we are going to look at shooting with minimal colour palettes and finding one beautiful ‘white’ (or neutral) thing…
13 tips for better still life styling
Here are a few tips for creating better styling for still life and food images…
10 best props for food photography
When it comes to still life and food photography, often the biggest problem most stylist and photographers have is props … or lack of them. This week we are going to delve a little further into my own prop stash, I’ll show you my 10 favourite and most used props with food photography. You do not need a lot, in fact, just a few of these are perfect to get you started and you may already have them in your own home.