Blood Oranges and Grapes © Harold Ross

One of the things I absolutely love about Still Life Light Painting is the potential for transforming everyday objects into beautiful art!

Using the amazing power of light, along with some masking techniques that lean toward the "sculptural" aspects of a s...

Memento Mori With American Chestnut Seed Pods

“I kissed goodbye the howling beast on the borderline which separated you from me.” - Bob Dylan (from the song “Idiot Wind”)

This line from Dylan has always struck a chord with me. I often visualize the borderline between creativity and perfection...

If you follow my work, you know that I embrace the photographic genre of “Light Painting”.

"Still Life with Olive Oil" © Harold Ross

What is light painting? It’s a way of lighting a subject, whether it be a still life, a larger subject, or even a person.

Beyond the discussion of light painting ...

"Vintage Ritter Air Compressor" © Harold Ross

A while back, I was visiting my neighbor Jim Hearn when he showed me a beautiful vintage Ritter air compressor that had belonged to his grandfather. I immediately asked him if I could photograph it and he graciously agreed!

This compressor was made i...

As you know, I love sharing my students' success stories! I'm so happy to announce that Daniel Remer is featured in the June 2025 Medium Format Magazine.

This was not surprising, as Daniel has been producing some wonderful images using Light Painting.

The magazine features quite a few of Daniel'...

"Japanese Tea Box with Whisk" © Harold Ross

My friend Brooks Jensen, (of LensWork), has traveled to Japan numerous times and has, over the years, collected some wonderful keepsakes from his trips. I was thrilled when he gifted me this beautiful Japanese tea box and whisk, or chasen. The whisk is...

"Vintage Hamilton Beach Drink Mixer" © Harold Ross

 As you might know, I love to photograph vintage machines and tools, so I was quite excited when I found this 1950's Hamilton Beach Drink Mixer!

The design is so cool, with a nod to Art Deco, and the color is just luscious.

I was pleasantly su...

"The Persistence of Life" © Harold Ross

A few years ago, we had to cut down a rapidly growing tree that was just two feet from the foundation of our house. If left unchecked, its roots would have penetrated the foundation, causing cracking and other problems.

The Paulownia species, or "Princess...

 "Eggs and Solvent" © Harold Ross

When photographing something that inspires me, like these beautiful eggs from a local farmer, I sometimes discover that the composition requires an additional element for balance. More often than not, the size, shape, and color of an object become more significa...

"Wayne's Teapot with Factory Pattern" Photograph © Harold Ross

 I frequently give talks and lectures on my work, and invariably, someone asks the question, “How many captures do you usually shoot to make one image?” This question is quite insightful, and when I answer it (and my answer is “Usuall...