Silence + stillness: explorations of quiet transformation in the natural world

Role

Creative direction
Still life photography
Styling

Client

Degutierre Quarterly

Commissioned images for literary publication Degutierre Quarterly as visual supplements to the Winter 2025 issue on the themes of silence and stillness.

Learn more about the inspiration behind the images in this blog post

Close-up botanical photography of a dried golden ginkgo leaf, showcasing its delicate veins and organic imperfections against a neutral backdrop.
Dramatic still-life photography of two melting ice cubes stacked against a dark background, highlighting the interplay of transparency, light, and organic texture.
Fine art still-life photography of a spiraled seashell with a smooth, pearlescent interior, captured against a neutral backdrop to emphasize texture and form.
Minimalist still-life photography featuring an oyster shell, smooth river pebble, and burnt matches arranged in a brass bowl, evoking themes of transformation and impermanence.
Macro photography of a delicate, curling vine bud, highlighting intricate textures and organic movement against a soft, neutral background.
Moody still-life photography of a patterned feather balanced atop a rugged stone, capturing the contrast between weight and lightness in a contemplative composition.