Still life photography is a great genre for beginners because you can photograph these subjects indoors, at home, in a controlled situation and it is a great way to understand light, master composition, camera settings and even get a grip on nailing focus. It does not take a lot to capture stunning still life photos – shoot near a window or door using the natural light that comes through and if you have plain backdrops or walls, you can start by using those as backgrounds.
As you advance a bit further, you can learn to bounce light using a reflector or a simple sheet of white paper or cardboard. Watch out for the angle of light – preferably 45 to 60 degrees, powerful compositions like lines, rule of odds, golden section, negative space, etc., colours in the frame – either complementary or analogous and the right camera settings – a narrow aperture, low iso and fast enough shutter speed. Use a tripod if needed and manual focus if that helps.
Here are some interesting still life photos to get inspired for your next photography project.
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When shooting still life, the more you shoot, the more you will find inspiration in the mundane subjects around you. Look around your house to find things that are lying around or tucked away in your attic, etc. Learning to look at things differently is what helps with a creative mind and if you want to feel inspired and motivated, check out this eBook, “The Creativity Catalogue” by Photzy.
