STILL LIFE WORKSHOP: THE WORLD ON A TABLE

The World on a Table

An 8-Week Still Life Workshop for Photographers Who Want to Master Light, Design, and Impact
Starts September 3, 2025 · $165 · Limited to 14 Students

You can learn a lot from shooting on a table.

Most photographers chase subjects that move; people, places, moments.

Still life strips all that away.

It’s just you, the light, and the choices you make.

This is where real control happens.

Where your eye sharpens.
Where your lighting gets precise.
Where you stop guessing and start designing your photographs.

This is The World on a Table, a hands-on, guided still life workshop for beginner to intermediate photographers who want to master the art of tabletop photography.

If you’ve ever looked at a great still life and thought, how the hell did they do that?—you’re in the right place.

What You’ll Learn to Do

• Design images that hold attention with color, shape, and dimension

• Control light like a sculptor: soft, crisp, reflective, and inviing

• Shoot a wide range of still life styles: classic, food, product, fine art

• Build a professional portfolio of original tabletop images

• Refine your post-processing and develop a stronger eye for detail
  (We will focus on LR/Photoshop techniques in each class as well as the production)

This Workshop Is For You If…

You’re tired of vague YouTube tutorials that don’t teach actual lighting
You want personalized critiques—not generic “nice shot” comments
You’re ready to build portfolio-worthy work that reflects your eye
You’ve got a camera, some gear—and the hunger to get better
You want a mentor who doesn’t pull punches—but does show you how

What’s Included

8 Master Modules
Each one builds on the last, with hands-on assignments and detailed instruction:

1. Found Subjects – Using “trash” and found objects to build beauty
2. Dimension in Grace – Light, shadow, shape, and elegant geometry
3. Augmenting Shape – Sculpting form through light and texture
4. Timely Fashion– Lighting reflective and high-polish watches and surfaces
5. Glassware – Bottles, jars, and translucent objects without the headache
6. Color as a Subject – Using color as the lead story
7. Look Down – The secrets of compelling lay-flat photography
8. A Classical Approach – Design and shoot a 4-image still life set

? Weekly Live Critiques (Zoom)
Each session is 1.5–2 hours long, fully recorded and archived
No vague feedback—just actionable, detailed, and encouraging direction

? Downloadables & Extras

• Lighting diagrams

• Worksheets

• 2 PDF mini-books

• Final gallery of student work

• Ongoing access even after the course ends

Private Facebook Group
Daily check-ins, student critiques, community camaraderie, and mid-week support from me.

What You Need

A camera with a 50mm and 85mm lens (or equivalent)
A softbox (minimum 24×36″)
Internet for Zoom + access to our assignment site
Curiosity, patience, and a willingness to get your hands dirty

Why This Class Is Different

Most online photo workshops are pre-recorded.

You watch, nod, forget.

With my courses, I’m in the room with you.

I’ve taught photographers for 20+ years, and worked in commercial and fine art for over 50 years.

I don’t phone it in, I never have.

I’m present every step:answering questions, helping you adjust, calling you out (kindly), and showing you how to see what others miss.

By the end, you’ll have a strong body of tabletop work—and the confidence to repeat the results, no matter the subject.

Important Details

Starts: September 3, 2025
Duration: 9 weeks
Limited to 14 students
Cost: $165
Refunds: No refunds, but transfers allowed for emergencies
Hosted on: Our private course site + Zoom + Facebook