Still life photography

Author: Chen Jianfu
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Publish Date: 2001-11-01
Features: Still Life Photography, as the name suggests, involves photographing stationary objects. With the continuous advancement of society and the development of photographic art, the field of photography has become increasingly specialized. Some subjects, although also considered still life, such as urban architecture, fall into this category due to their large size and the fact that their photographic equipment and requirements have become their own independent systems. Therefore, the still life photography discussed here refers only to smaller, manipulable objects like food, though they are not entirely static. Still life photography is an indispensable part of the entire field of photography. Due to its unique artistic language and expressive techniques, it is also an ideal topic for learning photographic skills and improving artistic appreciation. This book, based on the author's decades of experience in still life photography, systematically introduces the basic theories and shooting techniques of still life photography. The main content includes: the basic characteristics of still life photography; the main forms of still life photography; the creative practice of still life photography; the conception and creativity of still life photography; shooting techniques for several common still life subjects, etc. This book is not only suitable for reading and use by amateur photography enthusiasts but also for reference by professional photographers.