Still Life Product Photography: Playing with Light and Color

Still Life Product Photography: Playing with Light and Color

“Now it’s your turn to create! I hope this course has opened you up to seeing still life photos differently. It’s now time to experiment with your newfound skills. I encourage you to take inspiration from my project to make your own. Work with products that speak to you. Let me show you an example of how I would like to see your course project: The Concept Create your idea. Source and choose your background and select the product you will use in your project.

The Elements Gather and source all the set design elements you will need. Then, build the set and make sure everything is ready to start photographing. The Photo Session Photograph your first image using your chosen lighting and set design. Pick and Share the Photos! Select the final images based on the selection of photos you like best. Before doing your project, learn the core concepts of still life photography and familiarise yourself with the different kinds of lighting. Share your project by clicking on 'Create your project'. Remember to share both the final result and the steps that have led you to it. Please show a picture of each step and add a brief explanation about what you have done in each one. I also encourage you to participate in the forum and comment on each other's work. Keep in mind that exchanging ideas can be very helpful and inspiring. I'll also be there to answer your questions and give you feedback as soon as possible. See you soon!”

Partial transcription of the video

“ Final Project Thanks for taking my course and following the steps for our fashion and beauty image. I'm excited to see your versions of the final project. We've gone through the four central concepts of still life, lighting, composition, colour, and set design. We also went through different light-shaping tools from hard light to soft light. I showed you the camera equipment that I've been using and also went through sourcing the props that we'll need for our final project. Then, we moved to the studio and shot the first part of our final project, the fashion accessory image. I showed you...”

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Course summary for: Still Life Product Photography: Playing with Light and Color

• Level: Beginner
• 92% positive reviews (12)
• 876 students
• 5 units
• 14 lessons (1h 8m)
• 2 downloads

• Category

  Photography & Video

• Software

  Adobe Photoshop, Capture One

• Areas

  Commercial Photography, Photography, Product Photography, Set Design, Studio Photography