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how do you make still life look like there is feeling or emotion to it? i mean, things not portraits of people... does this question make sense? if you can respond with experience or other artistic examples i'd be grateful.

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granted, I'm not very good at still life either, so take any advice I give with a huge dose of salt.

However, I think its very important when doing a still life to remember the meaning of the word Photography which is "To Paint with Light". A lot of times with a still life its not about what the subject is, but how it is lit up. The more dramatic the lighting the better. Try using one very harsh light and pay attention the shadows - the more dark and dramatic the better.

For inspiration go check out the work of David Levinthal (sp?). He does amazing still lives of dolls and toys.