Last updated: Oct 14 2025
Creative Still Life Flash Photography
Master still-life photography with this course. From ideation to lighting and post-production, transform everyday objects into captivating compositions
Course Features
- Instructor: Nicolas Polli
- Software: Adobe Photoshop, Helicon Focus
- Category: Photography & Video
- Level: Beginner
- Duration: 1h 2m (19 lessons)
- Language: English, Spanish (with subtitles in multiple languages)
Course Curriculum
- U1: Introduction
- U2: First Steps
- U3: Production and Shooting
- U4: Post-Production
- About Me
- Influences
- Plan your photo (sketch, moodboard and references)
- Behind the scenes of a composition
- Materials for the course
- Testing the light with a simple still life example composition 1
- Testing the light with a simple still life example composition 2
- Practicing flashlight with different materials
- Teaching about stacking with life example composition
- Scouting for materials (for the subject of your photo)
- Setting up your space for our Final Project and Building up your composition 1
- Setting up your space for our Final Project and Building up your composition 2
- Shooting our Final Project with stacking technique
- Selecting and analyzing the pictures (Adobe Bridge)
- Stacking technique (Helicon Focus software)
- Final touches (Photoshop) 1-4
What's Included
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Video Lessons | 19 lessons (1h 2m) |
| Downloads | 14 additional resources |
| Subtitles | Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch, Turkish |
| Access | Unlimited access forever |
Course Details
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.
Prerequisites: No prior experience in still life photography is required.
Materials Required:
- Camera
- Flashlights for lighting
- Basic photography tools
- Access to image editing program like Photoshop
- Helicon Focus for stacking techniques
Instructor Background: 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.
Skills You'll Learn
- Planning still life compositions
- Working with different lighting techniques
- Using flash for still life photography
- Stacking techniques for perfect focus
- Post-production in Photoshop
- Working with various materials
- Creating mood boards and sketches
- Professional photography setup
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