Still Life Photography

Still Life in photography

is similar to still life in paintings.

Some preparation is needed to make the arrangement

pleasing to the eye.

It is preferable to keep the background uncluttered

and the colours harmonious.

to give the subject room to breathe 

and remembering the rule of thirds give balance 

to these types of compositions.

Contrast in textures brings in an extra dimension.

I think this is my favourite capture, I have such a fondness for marbles, both the

look and the feel of them

and they snuggle so nicely into the folds of soft, blue velvet.

and rich, dark colours

bring in mystery with a touch of exotism.

Bringing nature inside, like a branch of ivy and some cones,

incorporates something living into the picture.

During these months of winter,

I decided I wanted to try something new and creative

by doing still life photography.

I found a class by Kim Klassen

called Be Still Fifty-Two.

She talks about being mindeful, being in stillness, breathing

and incorporating mindeful movement into our day.

Heavy editing and working with layers

is not something that goes with my way of thinking or my style,

but I shall interpret the lessons

in ways that feel comfortable and harmonious to me.