Photography is the art, application, and practice of
creating durable images by recording light, either electronically by
means of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive
material such as photographic film.
Still life photography features inanimate objects—natural or manmade. Still life photography can be artistic or commercial. It is commonly used in stock photography as well as product advertising. (Think of the product images shown in catalogs, magazines, and billboards.) For still life photographers, object selection, arrangement, and lighting are key to getting a great shot.