Photopedia: The Ultimate Digital Photography Resource

25. Still Life Photography

For centuries, artists of all stripes have created stunning images from still life scenes. A still life is nothing more than a grouping of inanimate objects, or just a single object, arranged and lit in an artistic fashion.

In some ways, still life photography is easier than other types of photography; you’re working with controlled lighting and composition, and you don’t have to worry about capturing movement or finicky ...