Still Life Photography: Paper Birds Setup

I love whimsy... and anytime I can add a bit of whimsy to my photos - I do. I like the unexpected. Doing some photos that are a bit out of the ordinary with a good story behind them. In today's setup, I have a bit of all of that. I'm taking my inspiration from one of my favorite books. Creating a little scene inspired by a passage. Being a bit fun, and whimsical with the setup.

In this class we'll cover:

• I'll show you some of the props I have collected and gathered together
• Styling your set up near a window for natural light and how I supplement that on a cloudy day.
• I'll talk about my go-to signature props for background elements... and making a few paper birds out of vintage books.
• We'll also look at my final photos from this setup and do some editing in Lightroom.

This course is perfect for beginners getting started and needing ideas. It's also great for experienced photographers wanting ideas and tips for doing studio setups.

Required Gear: A camera. You can do still life photography with any camera you have and a few props to tell your story.

For your class project, I'd like you to shoot a collection of photos of your setup. Post at least 1 photo from your set.

Concentrate on getting the best photo out of the camera that you can before you get into editing. Focus on good lighting, exposure, composition, and styling.