Creative Still Life Flash Photography
Testing the light with a simple still life example composition 1
A course by Nicolas Polli , Still Life Photographer
About the video: Testing the light with a simple still life example composition 1
Overview
“Before starting to work on our final image, I want to make sure we are technically on the same page! We will learn about lighting in order to understand how flashlights are responding in certain situations. ”
In this video lesson Nicolas Polli addresses the topic: Testing the light with a simple still life example composition 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Creative Still Life Flash Photography. Master still-life photography with this course. From ideation to lighting and post-production, transform everyday objects into captivating compositions..
Partial transcription of the video
“Before we start working on the final image, I want to show you a little bit how to set up lighting and to set up the camera in order to be on the same page with you. So let's have a look about the important things that we have to take into consideration. As you can see, we are in a professional setup. We are in a studio and we have a little bit everything that we need, all these professional things, but at the same time you don't need to have so much material or so much professional material. I shot in my past also with elements or with a studio that is less intricate than this one. But let...”
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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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