How to Shoot Still Life and Product Photography: Shoes

by Karl Taylor & Urs Recher

Still life photographer make picture rather than just taking them.

In still life photography, there is a lot of freedom to arrange objects within the composition. Photographers are expected to form their work with a refined sense for lighting, coupled with compositional skills. Urs Recher and Karl Taylor show you how easy it is to create stunning images.

One of the key ingredients in still life or product photography is light. Whether it sets the mood, creates depth, or highlights a subject, the light around you and how you respond to it can often make or break your photo.