Still life demo advanced photography, What's involved

A quick look at a still life shoot , It's a lot simpler than most people think.With very simple light and decent composition still life can be very easy. Advertising photography is often controlled by the art director, this doesn't leave a lot of room for creativity apart from the lighting and composition, so great attention must be made for a good photograph.

[@PhilipHarperGraphicDesign]

I love these videos-absolutely brilliant. Probably the most genuine and authentic photography tips I seen; from an actual professional-rather than these "blogger" style you see so much of these days. Subscribed! 🎉

[@rwhynacht7850]

Gorgeous photo. A very nice study in what can be achieved with a single light source. Thank you.

[@williamgallagher5655]

Yet another great and easy to follow video, I have given my father my first dslr which was the canon 550d ,who at the age of 69 has just started photography,and your channel was the first I recommend him to follow,it's a fantastic pass time for him,i get a giggle when I go to show him something and he says"Phil said the same thing"and I say"I know it was Phil who thought me it from watching his channel, thanks for sharing your knowledge, Willy

[@PhillipMcCordall]

I think that's wonderful, thanks for sharing that. :)

[@martinhogarth3862]

Mirror's save on money you spend on lights...love the tutorial I could easily follow all that was said.

[@jimoneill9019]

Very easy to follow and a great demonstration as to how to develop a shot.

[@kevinqueen6246]

You're at your beat when you di videos like this. I haven't watches the portrait one yet but I will.

[@marieanderson3367]

Hello Phillip, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I loved this video. It was most informative.

[@PhillipMcCordall]

Many thanks glad you enjoyed it.

[@patrickpeason]

very interesting that the photographer is the one calling the shots (no pun intended) as opposed to a post production altering of the image. thanks for the great ideas! Sue

[@BillMrWild]

Great video, like the idea of mirror's and reflectors...Thanks Phillip

[@josemylad7360]

Hello Phil.. Its so refreshing to see, someone with your experience and indepth skills, sharing knowledge that you have attained through years and years of hard work! Really appreciate it and a Big Thank you! You are truely and inspiration. Just want to ask you, Do you have any preference for any particular dslr brand and lens when it comes to still life imaging??

[@PhillipMcCordall]

There's no real brand leader, although I find Canon lenses the best.

[@melissagamvros5649]

Thank you for sharing all of this wonderful insight Phillip! Particularly the use of mirrors to bounce the light and pointing out the particularity and consideration of light to complete the entire picture.

[@b991228]

I like how you used metal foil. It made the highlights look like an ultra subtle cucoloris was used.

[@patriciahernandez2543]

Love your videos! Experience is evident :) thanks a lot

[@saeidehrad5070]

it always makes me so happy receiving a notification of your videos awesome education with a subtle touch of humor thank you so very much for taking the time and sharing these videos

[@PhillipMcCordall]

Thanks so much, the next one will be a surprise to all my viewers.

[@saeidehrad5070]

Phillip McCordall oh wow can't wait to see it

[@MargatePete6137]

Hi Philip, you explain things so simply and make evwerthing easy to follow, Thanks for sharing. All the best...Peter.

[@PhillipMcCordall]

Thanks Peter, I appreciate the comment

[@howardallen5390]

I'm glad to see you have started to release regular videos again and this is in your normal informative but quirky style. The photography tutorials aside, I find the little insights into your professional career fascinating. It’s been a while since this image appeared on learnshots, it was March in fact, I’ve just checked. The question that I have for you, which I held off on until I saw the tutorial, is did you consider having the whole of the scales in the shot? A little bit on the right is cut off.

[@PhillipMcCordall]

Hi Howard, no the reason is the attention must be on the product in advertising, showing all the scales would have been a diversion from the bread. We're selling bread not scales :) Learnshots may be off line for a while, I'm afraid as we have a big problem with the server at the moment. Phill

[@oddshawaii]

Great as always

[@CaptTerrific]

I'm having a WONDERFUL morning, thanks for the well-wishes :D

[@mariobazancellars8599]

Phill, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. I always find your videos very informative and I have learned a lot with them. I have had a couples of aha! moments too.

[@PhillipMcCordall]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@mohammedasif1955]

Cool Video

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

Awesome presentation, yes you are the best ❤️❤️

[@barrybullough5709]

Hello young Phillip - Spent many an hour fiddling with mirrors, some of them you too. Good to see your videos. Barry

[@PhillipMcCordall]

Barry Bullough my god !! great to hear from you. you can email me on [e-mail] I'd love to have some news from you and your family.

[@PhillipMcCordall]

I'm going to have to improve my videos now I know you may watch them. You were the photographer that made me so passionate about still life and I owe you an awful lot Barry. I was so lucky to be your assistant all those years ago. I often think about Carlton Studios. I can only say thank you Barry, for giving me such a wonderful start. :)

[@1989Goodspeed]

This was extremely helpful advice, well this and your black on black (and tips and tricks no3) video. I had this “vision” of doing a camera “advert” image with a laser grid in the background (80s style). Anyway, keep up the brilliant work!

[@KingTut14]

great lesson. thanks, Phil.

[@fredyt8318]

That looks amazing. I need to practice and get a light

[@virtualprodukt9312]

Phillip, thank you, I've learned a lot from you

[@vaibhavchavan4670]

just one word.....WOW !

[@giampaoloselvaroli9919]

Very clear, extremely useful and definitely nice composition. May I ask some more videos specifically dedicated to advertisements? Thank you!

[@PhillipMcCordall]

I'll try and do some more but it's impossible during a real shoot, as there's just not time with clients around.

[@rahuldey8222]

thanks granpa.. an inspiration..

[@pauldarville3843]

Thanks!!

[@gerardodalchielelueiro6818]

Hi Phillips your videos are very very useful and interesting. Speaking of still life I have some question Why ever on the still life images the light is put trought left to write ? Best regatds from ARGENTINA

[@timseward19]

Excellent

[@fatrabbitvideo3112]

Great video but would like to know, was the end shot with or without the honeycomb. My guess is with.

[@rogereriksen2472]

I miss your videos Phillip which you have not posted recently. I pray that you are well & hope to hear from you again as the situation allows. Best regards from the USA. Roger

[@PhillipMcCordall]

Many thanks Roger, I'm fine thanks. I've been changing my life a little over the past 6 months, all will be revealed in the near future :) Thanks again for your remarks.

[@gharawala]

Excellent work at this age , love your dedication toward the photography, what is that book's title which you refer for lighting ,how to find that ?

[@paulhills1967]

Nice one Phil

[@PhillipMcCordall]

Thanks Cyril :))

[@eliasdebarros9298]

Show de bola

[@aussiegoosebumps]

Love your videos Phillip. Great to learn from someone with many years of experience. I have been trying to find a way to light a LP, black coloured vinyl record properly, to photograph, either it being in a light tent or on a table top. Their are no videos of anyone I can find who have done this to show how it is done. Will you please show us someday Phillip, thanks.

[@PhillipMcCordall]

lit from the rear is the only way, certainly not a light tent, virtually any light behind at the right height should show all the grooves and all the detail. The light needs very careful placing to avoid too much reflection of course.

[@aussiegoosebumps]

Thanks for the lightning fast reply, Phillip.

[@shaun_rambaran]

Thanks for sharing, sir.

[@Fretalex]

Simply great, the experience is not improvised

[@maggyfish]

Fantastic n

[@tellme238]

Thanks 👍

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

A suggestion, please wear the microphone at the collar. Because your voice sounds far in every video. :)

[@marceldela3370]

Excuse me... " les meilleurs pains français chez votre boulanger local" & "la seule façon d'avoir le goût des pains traditionnels"

[@semovake170]

that text font ruined it all ))(

[@PhillipMcCordall]

I'm a photographer not a typographer :)