Shooting skills of still life

When it comes to still life photography, composition is the key. Photographers should carefully arrange the position of objects before shooting. The overall picture should be balanced, so that the viewer has enough breathing space. Whether you buy photos in a gallery or take them yourself, you should pay attention to the fact that the images need to be comfortable for people to look at and there are no unnecessary objects. There is a very popular arrangement called "Knolling", which is a shooting method in which objects are arranged neatly and shot from directly above, so that everyone can see clearly. This method was originally used to record objects and assist research, but now it has become a way to sort out and display objects.

2. Use negative spaces (blanks)

Although most attention will be paid to the subject when looking at still life photos, the space around them will also play an important role. Emphasize the negative space, and the photos will show a completely different atmosphere. The space left can also be convenient for designers to add text when designing or typesetting.

Tell a story through details

When shooting still life, if you decide the theme, you should think about the information you want to convey through the photo. For example, the photos above are about food, and some trinkets can remind people of the making method or taste of biscuits. Because we take photos to talk to the audience through them, we need to consider whether the photos we take match the atmosphere of the product or theme. Should it be full of energy or solemn? In the process of preparing for shooting, we should pay more attention to the narrative of the photos.