Moving Still Media

I would have thought that of all types of photography, product photography of simple, ordinary daily items would be the kind least adaptable to motion.  Even the industry term for such images, “still life photography”, seems to imply that this category of all categories would remain safe for photography even in a  motion world.

That was until I saw what still life photographer Craig Cutler was doing. He creates compelling motion pieces of the most ordinary items.  There are better examples on his website, but the one he has available for web distribution (below) shows a sampling — starting with a fork, then glasses, then wire.  Check out the water and balloon shots on his website too.  The only limitation really is our imaginations, and the need for good music!

He was also very savvy in creating an event for his launch into the motion world, with a countdown on his website, a new web design, and a gallery opening to launch it all.