Studies: ongoing still life + product explorations

Small series and material studies from my still life and product photography practice. Each series explores material, shape, and simple objects through a sculptural lens, and supports the editorial still life work shown in my portfolio.

Sewing circle

A still life study using sewing notions arranged as sculptural forms, focusing on color, balance, and the quiet personality of everyday materials.

Round red pin cushion with sewing pins of various colors, placed on a dark blue surface.
Three zipper pulls on a green surface, one in white, one in light gray, and one in tan, each with a circular opening.
A coiled white measuring tape with black markings and numbers on a blue background.
Two sewing seam rippers with red-tipped ends, one connected to a black handle and the other to a white handle, isolated on white background.
Six wooden spools of sewing thread stacked and arranged with yellow, green, gray, and black threads on a white background.
A gold-colored bird-shaped sewing scissors with a thread threaded through its blades.

Halloween tricks + treats

A small series exploring the shapes, textures, and graphic color of seasonal candy, photographed as simple sculptural still lifes.

A red lollipop with cherry design in white and red wrapper. The wrapper has red cherries and text on it.
Stacked assorted chocolates, including a round chocolate cup, a caramel-filled chocolate, a cookie-filled chocolate, and a layered chocolate bar.
Two packages of Smarties candy, individually wrapped in clear plastic with red seals, standing upright on a plain white background.
Close-up of a Crunch chocolate bar with a bite taken out.
Stacked wrapped candies with the top candy breaking apart, set against a dark background.
Three colorful rock candies stacked vertically on a reflective surface with a gradient background.
Close-up of three stacked chocolate candies, with the top one broken open, revealing caramel filling that is melting and dripping down.
Open box of Sun-Maid California sun-dried raisins with a red and yellow design, featuring a girl with dark hair in a white dress holding a basket of grapes, with the raisins partially visible inside the box.

Everyone loves a Slinky

A playful still life study using metal Slinkies to explore movement, tension, and graphic form within minimal sets.

A metal Slinky on a green surface with shadow patterns.
A coiled metal Slinky on a yellow surface.
A tangled metal Slinky with a neutral background.
Close-up of a metal Slinky against a pink background.
A metal Slinky arranged on a dark blue fabric background, casting shadows.
A metal Slinky on a green surface with shadow patterns.