Live Guest Interview with Peter Lippmann
Still life, symbolism, light and the art of making ordinary objects extraordinary
Join Karl Taylor live with renowned still life photographer Peter Lippmann for a special discussion on photography, lighting, composition, symbolism and the creative decisions behind memorable still life images.
Peter’s work is known for transforming everyday objects into rich, atmospheric and visually striking photographs. His images often feel painterly, carefully constructed and full of texture, mood and intent.
In this live interview, Karl will be speaking with Peter about his approach to still life photography, the influence of classical painting, the importance of object choice, and how light, composition and detail can completely change the way an image feels.
About Peter Lippmann
Peter Lippmann is a renowned still life and advertising photographer whose work transforms ordinary objects into rich, atmospheric and often painterly images. Known for his careful use of light, texture, symbolism and composition, Peter’s photography offers a fascinating study in how still life can move beyond simple arrangement and become something far more expressive.
Before the live show
To get more from the interview, we recommend reading Karl’s article on Peter Lippmann’s work before the broadcast.
The article explores Peter’s still life photography, his connection to Old Masters painting, and why his images are so valuable to study when thinking about light, texture, symbolism and atmosphere.
Read article
Connected to Project 4: One Light Still Life
This live interview also connects directly to Project 4: One Light Still Life. Throughout the project, members have been creating atmospheric still life images using one light, simple props, texture and careful composition. The project was partly inspired by the tradition of Old Masters still life painting and by photographers such as Peter Lippmann, whose work shows how ordinary objects can become visually powerful.
Selected member images from Project 4 may be shown during the live discussion as part of the wider conversation around still life photography, lighting, symbolism, object choice and visual intent.
This is not about copying Peter’s work. It is about learning how to look more carefully, make stronger decisions, and create images with more atmosphere and meaning.
View Project 4: One Light Still Life
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Comments
Wow, that was inspiring!
This is fantastic! Thank you for bringing us this interview. So inspiring.
Excellent inspiration for all of us.
Yes to that.
Interesting interview.
👍
I won’t be able to attend the live show with Peter Lippmann on September 29th. Will there be a replay available?
Best regards,
Yves
Hi Yves, yes all our live shows have replays available about 1 hour after the live show.
Thank you Karl, I’m looking forward to seeing it