OBJECT: Visual Research

I came across the work of Justine Reyes recently and drew huge inspiration for my object shoot. I really love the perfect clarity of her photos, and the simple yet effective composition.

Still Life with a banana, purse and change, 2009.

Still life with fish and orange slices, 2009.

Still life with a cup and melon, 2009.

I have been thinking about a similar composition for my object shoot. It is important for me, that in my photograph the object is very much the center of attention, and that there are no distractions around it to draw the eye away, for me this concentrated focus will reflect my comment that I believe this is an issue in our society that is important and that needs to be looked at carefully.
The other thing I have found inspirational about Justine Reyes' work is the focus on the objects, the top photo;  "Still Life with a Banana, Purse and Change" has such a precise focus of the banana that the fruit looks like it almost has veins! Brilliant.