Creative Still Life Flash Photography
A course by Nicolas Polli , Still Life Photographer
Master still-life photography with this course. From ideation to lighting and post-production, transform everyday objects into captivating compositions.
Master still-life photography with this course. From ideation to lighting and post-production, transform everyday objects into captivating compositions.
Discover the art of creative still life photography with flash alongside Nicolas Polli, a multidisciplinary photographer and graphic designer specializing in complex and DIY compositions.
You’ll explore lighting and composition techniques that transform everyday objects into captivating and original images with impressive depth and sharpness.
From planning with sketches and mood boards to post-production in Photoshop, each stage of the process will help you develop a unique and professional vision in the world of still life photography.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 14 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (1)
- 320 students
- 19 lessons (1h 2m)
- 14 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
The final project involves creating a still life photograph using everyday objects and flashlight techniques.
You’ll learn to plan, compose, light, and retouch your image, applying the stacking technique to achieve perfect focus throughout the composition.
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at photographers, designers, and creatives interested in exploring still life photography with a DIY approach and creative lighting techniques.
It is ideal for those looking to transform everyday objects into attractive and professional visual compositions. No prior experience in still life photography is required.
Requirements and materials
You’ll need a camera, flashlights for lighting, and basic photography tools.
It is also recommended to have access to an image editing program like Photoshop and Helicon Focus to apply the stacking and retouching techniques.
Reviews
A course by Nicolas Polli
Nicolas Polli is a talented Swiss photographer and graphic designer known for his work in still life photography. He is also the founder of his own publishing house, Ciao Press, and the creative director of the Images Vevey festival.
He has collaborated with renowned brands such as MDF Italia, Freitag, and Ovomaltine, and has worked for prestigious magazines like Wallpaper and Die Zeit.
His innovative approach and ability to combine aesthetics and functionality have earned him recognition at international exhibitions and awards such as the Swiss Design Award.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me/Us
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Influences
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U2
First steps into your composition
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Plan your photo (sketch, moodboard and references)
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Behind the scenes of a composition
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Materials for the course
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Testing the light with a simple still life example composition 1
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Testing the light with a simple still life example composition 2
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Practicing flashlight with different materials
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Teaching about stacking with life example composition
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U3
Production and Shooting
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Scouting for materials (for the subject of your photo)
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Setting up your space for our Final Project and Building up your composition 1
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Setting up your space for our Final Project and Building up your composition 2
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Shooting our Final Project with stacking technique
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U4
Post-Production
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Selecting and analyzing the pictures (Adobe Bridge)
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Stacking technique (Helicon Focus software)
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Final touches (Photoshop) 1
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Final touches (Photoshop) 2
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Final touches (Photoshop) 3
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Final touches (Photoshop) 4
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FP
Final project
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Creative/High End Product Photography with dramatic flash
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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Adobe Photoshop
davindra_br
This course is easy to follow, I noticed that I can understand still-life lighting now after taking several courses in the past and not being able to follow.