Still Life.

These still life photos, inspired by vanitas paintings, like those of Pieter Claesz, explore death, vanity, and life’s shortness. They show everyday items, skulls, fruits, extinguished candles, and dying flowers, to remind us of time passing and life fading.

The lighting is strong and clear, highlighting textures and shadows to create a serious mood. Each object is placed carefully to symbolize how everything ages and decays, as well as the opposite, to highlight vibrant life, urging viewers to face life’s impermanence.

This style isn’t just old-fashioned; it updates classic themes with a sharp, modern focus. The simple yet elegant setups invite deep thought, giving the pictures a bold, timeless feel. The mix of old vanitas symbols and modern photography creates powerful, haunting images that provoke thought and emotion.