Give ordinary
things a little light.
Notice the shape.
Leave room for the shadow.
Stillray is your companion for planning a still-life photograph. Find a setup, make it your own, and keep what you notice.
Step into the studio ↘A different side.
A different story.
Use the setup plan to remember where the light comes from. Change the phone angle and backdrop in your session, then try the idea with your own objects.
Light from the left. Look for shadow on the opposite side.
Illustrative planning diagram. Your real light will vary.Not just the object.
The space around it.
Each shot recipe pairs a compositional idea with practical setup steps, a suggested kit and alternate reference views. Choose by material or search for the object already on your table.
A session.
A few takes.
Something noticed.
“The low angle made the rim feel taller. Next time, leave more space beside the handle.”
Build your own shot list. Check a view when you have tried it, rearrange the plan, and add the detail you want to remember. Your session keeps its light, angle, backdrop and notes together.
There is a photograph
on your table.
Start with what you have. Let Stillray hold the plan.
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