Dutch Still Life Style

[lensworx]

Hi all,

After recieving my new studio gear I thought that I would have a go at some still life for the first time (for pleasure).

so far I am happy with the results but there is one style of still life that I have always found interesting, Dutch Still Life. I cannot explain it but there is something about the lighting and tonality that appeals to me.

there are a few examples of the style that I mean HERE.

How would I go about replicating these tones etc.. in photoshop?
What is the best way of trying to replicate this style?

Thanks in advance

Mark

 

[swanseamale47]

It looks like a largish light from the left (possible a window?) and a bit above.

 

[Chappers]

It's not so much about Photoshop it's the original lighting technique that give the effect. Known as Dutch Masters, you can see this type of lighting used by many artists , mainly Dutch in the mid 17h century.

Have a look at work by artists such as Vermeer.

It's usually achieved by a large "Window" like light source,and a small amount of fill