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    Still Life Photography: Compositions with Organic Elements

    A course by Florie BergerPhotographer and Author

    Still Life Photography: Compositions with Organic Elements

    Photographer Florie Berger is passionate about touch, feel, and all things organic, which is reflected in her work. Her photos emanate a unique kind of luminosity, with emphasis on geometric shapes, color, and material.

    In this Domestika course, Florie gives you all the tips you need to create stunning still lifes by building your own sets and enhancing your shots with editing. By the end, you'll know the ins and outs of studio photography, and will be able to produce a photo series of still life images featuring three natural settings: limestone rock, a volcanic environment, and the ocean floor.

    What will you learn in this online course?

    19 lessons & 18 downloads

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    What's included in this course?

    Start by getting to know Florie Berger. She tells you about her background and her work in photography. She also reveals her sources of inspiration, from painting and sculpture to dance.

    Florie goes on to explain how to compose your still life. She helps you find inspiration and define your color palette, then discusses light, angle, and setting.

    Get the studio ready and assemble your set before moving on to shooting. Take three series of pictures: one on limestone materials, one on volcanic rock, and another under water. That's a wrap!

    Move on to the post-production of your images. Work on retouching in Photoshop and edit your different series for publication. Get ready to make a name for yourself!

    What is this course's project?

    Create a series of three still lifes in the studio.

    Still Life Photography: Compositions with Organic Elements

    Who is this online course for?

    Anyone with a passion for photography who wants to master studio techniques to capture the beauty of an object.

    Requirements and materials

    As for the equipment, you need a camera with flash and lights. For the decorative elements you can use plaster, pebbles, a misting device, milk, glycero paint, earth or coffee grounds, a mirror, and plants.

    Still Life Photography: Compositions with Organic Elements

    Reviews

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    • chorch_1
      3 years ago

      un curso muy inspirador, bien explicado, ameno y concreto

    • krisarte24
      3 years ago

      Interesting and easy to follow

    • anne_darling
      3 years ago

      Good course, rather long though.

    • annagele
      3 years ago

      Ein guter Kurs. Du erklärst die Schritte angemessen langsam und inhaltlich überzeugend. Das Einzige, was wirklich schlecht ist - da trägst du aber keine Verantwortung - ist die Übersetzung. Sie wurde offensichtlich ohne Kontrolle mit einem Übersetzungsprogramm gemacht. Die Fehler sind enorm. Das ändert aber nichts an der Tatsache, dass der Kurs gut ist! Danke.

    • luisalibardi_ll
      3 years ago

      Estou no início do curso e gostando bastante. Tem muitas ideias criativas

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    Florie Berger

    Florie Berger

    Teacher
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    Photographer and Author

    Joined September 2021

    Florie Berger is a versatile photographer, whose images are marked by contrasts, flat colors, simple geometric shapes, and architectural lines.

    Influenced by realist and impressionist painting, she has collaborated with major jewelry, ready-to-wear, and perfume brands including Christian Lacroix and Nina Ricci. Her shots have also appeared in independent magazines, such as 5' ELEVEN", and high-profile advertising campaigns.

    Content

    • U1

      Introduction

      • About Me
      • My Sources of Inspiration
    • U2

      Minimalist Editorial Photography

      • Inspiration and Mood Board
      • Colorimetry and Definition of a Color Palette
      • Setting the Lighting and Adjusting the Camera
      • Composition of the Image: The Frame and the Angle of View
      • The Set Design: Working Together and the Roadmap
    • U3

      The Photoshoot

      • The Studio Setup
      • Set Design and Testing
      • The Shot: The Volcano 1
      • The Shot: The Volcano 2
      • The Shot: Limestone 1
      • The Shot: Limestone 2
      • The Shot: The Jar
    • U4

      Editing the Photographs

      • Image Association and Editing
      • Photoshop: Montage of the First Photo
      • Photoshop: Detailed Editing 1
      • Photoshop: Detailed Editing 2
      • Publishing the Series: Digital or Print
    • FP

      Final project

      • Still Life Photography: Compositions with Organic Elements

    What to expect from a Domestika course

    • Learn at your own pace

      Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.

    • Learn from the best professionals

      Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

    • Meet expert teachers

      Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.

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      If you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.

    • Get front-row seats

      Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.

    • Share knowledge and ideas

      Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

    • Connect with a global creative community

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    FAQs

    Yes, this course is mainly designed for photographers who already have some basics and want to deepen their skills in composition, set design, and post-production for still life and artistic projects.

    It’s recommended to have basic photography knowledge, be familiar with manual camera settings, and have access to a computer with Capture One and Photoshop.

    You’ll learn how to compose original scenes, incorporate organic materials, use color effectively, organize a shoot, collaborate on set design, and master image editing and selection.

    Yes, the course explains how to structure, organize, and use a moodboard to guide the artistic direction of a photography project.

    The course teaches how to work with natural and artificial light, create shadows, use diffusers, and understand how lighting affects textures and colors.

    Yes, you’ll learn to organize, edit, and retouch your photos using Capture One and Photoshop—from initial selection to advanced retouching and final export.

    You’ll work with everyday objects, organic materials, jewelry, and explore themes inspired by art movements and minimalism.

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