Creative Still Life Flash Photography
Course final project
A course by Nicolas Polli , Still Life Photographer
About the final project for: Creative Still Life Flash Photography
Creative/High End Product Photography with dramatic flash
“Plan your photo. For that create a moodboard, and a sketch, and find references that help you execute your idea. When you have a clear idea of the kind of photo you want to create, gather all the materials you need. Remember to take your time for scouting for the materials that will be the subject of your composition. Set up your space and transform your sketch into a real image. Once everything is positioned you can start building your composition. Remember to be resourceful and don’t be afraid to try different options. Be aware that you may have to do some adjustments to the composition due to problems/imperfections we encounter during the shooting. Shoot your photo with the stacking technique in case of need. Analyze your photos and select the ones you like the most. After selecting the images, it is time to put them together. You will use Helicon Focus. Apply final touches for your photo in Photoshop.”
Partial transcription of the video
“If you arrived till here, I would like to thank you first, because I think we learned a lot of things, and the process was quite long. I hope as well that you learned something. You probably might imagine that the process is actually quite complex, but at the same time, I believe that if you follow the little rules that I gave you, you will find creating an image quite easy. You might imagine that creating a composition and creating a still life image is all about little details. So if you move your light a little bit, or if you move your composition, everything can make a difference, and e...”
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Course summary for: Creative Still Life Flash Photography
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Category
Photography & Video -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Digital Photography, Photographic Lighting, Product Photography, Studio Photography
Nicolas Polli
A course by Nicolas Polli
Nicolas Polli is a talented Swiss photographer and graphic designer known for his work in still life photography. He is also the founder of his own publishing house, Ciao Press, and the creative director of the Images Vevey festival.
He has collaborated with renowned brands such as MDF Italia, Freitag, and Ovomaltine, and has worked for prestigious magazines like Wallpaper and Die Zeit.
His innovative approach and ability to combine aesthetics and functionality have earned him recognition at international exhibitions and awards such as the Swiss Design Award.
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- Level: Beginner
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