Magazine Photography MCP

{ "name": "Still Life Photography", "technical": { "focal_length": "85-135mm for classic distortion-free rendering, 50mm for environmental context, macro lenses for extreme detail work", "depth_of_field": "Variable - shallow DOF for selective focus and bokeh, deep DOF for sharp detail throughout composition", "shutter_speed": "1/60s to several seconds, often slower speeds due to controlled lighting and tripod use", "lighting": "Controlled studio lighting - softboxes, diffusers, reflectors, window light, multiple light sources for shadow control", "camera_format": "Medium format preferred for maximum detail and tonal gradation, full-frame digital, large format for commercial work" }, "aesthetic": { "composition": "Rule of thirds, triangular arrangements, leading lines, careful negative space management, geometric balance", "subject_background": "Clean, uncluttered backgrounds that complement subject, often neutral tones or textured surfaces", "tonal_range": "Full tonal range preferred, subtle gradations, controlled contrast, rich shadows and highlights", "color_approach": "Harmonious color relationships, monochromatic schemes, complementary palettes, often muted or saturated depending on intent", "texture_detail": "High emphasis on surface textures, material qualities, sharp detail rendering, tactile visual qualities" }, "shooting_approach": { "subject_distance": "Close to medium distances allowing detailed subject rendering while maintaining compositional context", "angle_perspective": "Eye-level to slight overhead angles, occasionally dramatic low angles for impact, precise viewpoint selection", "subject_relationship": "Highly controlled and deliberate arrangements, formal composition, intentional object relationships", "environment": "Primarily controlled studio environments, occasionally natural window light setups, minimal environmental distractions" }, "context": { "typical_uses": [ "Commercial product photography", "Fine art gallery work", "Editorial illustration", "Advertising campaigns", "Artistic personal expression" ], "historical_context": "Emerged with early photography in 1840s, influenced by Dutch Golden Age paintings, evolved through pictorialism to modernist approaches", "key_characteristics": "Inanimate subjects, controlled lighting, deliberate composition, emphasis on form and texture, timeless quality", "related_styles": [ "Product photography", "Food photography", "Macro photography", "Fine art photography", "Commercial advertising photography" ] }, "era_variants": { "has_temporal_variations": true, "notes": "Victorian era emphasized elaborate arrangements, 1920s-30s brought modernist simplification, digital era enabled precise lighting control and post-processing refinement" }, "confidence_score": "HIGH", "generated_at": "2025-11-13T09:25:30.474453", "llm_model": "claude-sonnet-4-20250514" }