{"id":30514,"date":"2021-12-21T14:21:02","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T14:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prophotostudio.net\/?p=30514"},"modified":"2024-09-05T21:36:41","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T21:36:41","slug":"a-guide-to-still-life-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prophotostudio.net\/blog\/a-guide-to-still-life-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide To Still Life Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Still life photography is a beautiful way to express yourself as a photographer. Can it be applied to product photography? Yes, still life photography is an important skill to have when you want to make your product photography<\/a> service successful.<\/span><\/p>

It can be applied to apparel photography. Most importantly, it becomes useful when photography exclusive items such as brand watches and\u00a0<\/span>high-quality skincare photography<\/span><\/a>. You can use it to \u201cset the scene\u201d and create the right feeling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Carry on reading our guide to still life photography<\/a> to find out more about this unique skill.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is still life photography<\/u><\/span><\/a>
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What Is Still Life Photography All About?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In many ways, it is about finding ways to make ordinary and everyday objects appear more interesting. In itself, that premium brand perfume bottle you are have just got an assignment for, probably does not look very interesting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

However, when you put it into the context with other objects, you can add something extra to it, making it special. The skincare industry often uses the concept of still life photography to elevate the value of its product. They may add flowers or herbs to images to instantly tell a customer what ingredients the product contains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

As a matter of fact, most product manufacturers use still life photography to enhance the value and meaning of their products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

It is all about bringing meaning to products and telling a story. After all, we\u00a0<\/span>buy with our eyes<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, it is important to recognize that good quality product photography is not only about the product itself. Even though your photograph is not moving, there is no reason why it shouldn\u2019t tell a story.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Still Life Photography Demystified<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If you are new to photography, you have probably not tried your hand at still life photography as yet. The best way to think of still life photography is as a painting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

An artist always starts with a blank canvass and adds objects to the main theme of the painting to make it more interesting.\u00a0<\/span>As a matter of fact, the main subject is often something very ordinary. But, when you add other objects to the scene, it makes the complete picture more interesting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

You see it in art all of the time. If you would really like to study still life photography, it is a good idea to study art. Here is a really good example of\u00a0<\/span>still life art<\/span><\/a>. The main subject is the sailing boat but it is emphasized by the birds and the lantern. The birds and the lantern both bring a deeper meaning and make the sailing boat stand out at the same time. Many photographers get ideas and inspiration from art.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The objects or photographic accessories used in still life art and photography are often very ordinary. It is a matter of finding the right objects to match the product. From the start, try to build up your own tool kit of accessories. For instance, you may be out shopping in a second store when you come across an object that you like the look of.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

If it catches your eye, it is likely to catch someone else\u2019s eye as well. That means it could be a good accessory to ve in ryou collection. Vases are good objects and so are old eye glasses. You should also try to pick up antique books that look slightly worn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

One of the major advantages of still life photography is that you can arrange the objects in such a way that they emphasize the message. Experiment and play around with themes. That is how you are going to become a better product photographer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Not only should you practise working with accessories, but light in product photograph<\/span>y<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0is also very important.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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One of the reasons many product photographers like to work with still life photography<\/a> is that it reduces costs. For instance, you don’t have to work with<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>live models<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. As most product photo photographers know, working live models adds extra costs very quickly.<\/span><\/p>

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Instead, you can search out interesting landscapes and setting that you can use. Many product photographers like to shoot on location and create high-quality still life photographs. It is all about experimenting with lighting setups and compositions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Put your still life photos to good use and build up a take the opportunity to build- up a photographer’s portfolio. Still life photographs are a fantastic way of putting your photography skills on show. Many prospective clients are going to be impressed by them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Different Kinds Of Still Life Photography<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

As a product photographer, there are many different ways in which you can incorporate still life photography into your work. As a matter of fact, you may already be doing so without thinking about it. We are going to run through some of the different techniques with you.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Tabletop photography is a great way to use still life photography. The objects that you shoot need to be small enough to fit on a table. For instance, if you are shooting a bottle of body lotion made from coconut oil, you emphasize the product by placing half a coconut next to it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Association works really well when it comes to tabletop photography.\u00a0<\/span>Flatlay photography<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is another example of still life photography. It is another technique that you want to add to your skillset.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Flatlay photography is a fantastic way of photographing clothes. Maybe a clothes manufacturer produces the same sweater in many different colors. Lay the sweaters flat so that the colors are clearly visible. That is a great way of using flat lay photography.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

What About Product Photography?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

Yes, product photography in its own right is a kind of still life work. The main goal is to showcase a product – just like you do in still life photography.
It is important to make sure the image of the product is clear. You don\u2019t want too many distractions from the main object.<\/p>


When it comes to product photography, you need to stick to the brief as much as possible. Get as much information you can from the client and work within the guidelines. Product associations to objects and colors are common. Make sure that you have as much information as possible before you start snapping away.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We don\u2019t think of food photography, but in fact, that is exactly what high-quality food photography is all about unless you are shooting a video of someone pouring, drinking, or cooking food. The main goal is to portray the food in a certain way and let it tell a story.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

For instance, if you are photographing Italian food, you want to add what can only be called Italian food accessories. A good example would be adding a bulb of garlic, tomatoes, and Italian herbs such as basil. Food photography is an important part of product photography. You should do your best<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>to become a good food photographer<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>as it is a good source of revenue.<\/span><\/p>

Food photography is very popular. When you are good at it, you will find that there are plenty of work out there for you. It is not only restaurants that like to have their food photographed. Many large food manufacturers produce recipe booklets and want their food products promoted as part of a recipe collection.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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One of the other major advantages of still life photography is that you don’t need a lot of equipment to get started. The most important factor is good quality photography lighting. When you want to make still life part of product photography, there are plenty of choices. You can even buy special lighting kits for photography<\/a> products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Can you work with natural light? Yes, you can but it has to be said that working with natural light is more difficult. It is a matter of getting the level of light right. The best way to achieve that is with professional photography lighting kits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Best Way Of Working With Lights<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

Needless to say, there are some ways of working with lights that are more affordable than others. Before your rush out and buy a complete set of studio lights, consider your budget and what you already have available. Maybe you already have some of the equipment that you will need to create beautiful photographs.<\/span><\/p>

Here’s an idea of what you will need as\u00a0<\/span>essential light modifiers<\/span><\/a>\u00a0are concerned:<\/span><\/p>