Introduction to Photography: Still Life

Introduction: 15 minutes

An introduction to Tate and the workshop, including a very brief introduction to the genre of still life photography.

Technical aspects of still life photography: 45 mins

Including lighting, composition and focus (aperture and depth of field). Followed by a presentation and discussion of selected works from the Tate Collection demonstrating the breath and diversity of both technical and conceptual approaches to still life.

Collective activities in the studio and galleries: 45 minutes

Practice and experiment with the techniques learnt and draw further inspiration from works on display.

Photographing still lives in the studio and galleries: 60 minutes

Individually or in small groups as preferred amongst the group. Support, individual tips and answers to any questions that you might have will be available during this time.

Tea Break: 30 min

Includes uploading of all group members' work for sharing.

Presentation: 30 minutes

Sharing and discussion of the photographs produced.

Marianne Holm Hansen is an artist and lecturer working across media, including photography, drawing, text and moving-image. Marianne studied at the International Center of Photography (New York), and Goldsmiths, University of London. She has worked internationally as an editorial photographer, photography lecturer and educator, and with institutions such as Tate and the Royal Institute of British Architects (London) to deliver workshops and projects that invite participants to engage critically and creatively across media and themes.