Workshop | Tropical Fruit Still Life Photography

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Tropical Fruit Still Life Workshop $85

3 hours, 1-4pm Oct. 25th

Step into a vibrant world of color, texture, and flavor with this immersive still life photography (and sketching) workshop. Inspired by the lush beauty of tropical fruits, this session blends art history, hands-on creation, and a shared community experience.

We’ll begin with a look at classic still life works, spanning Dutch Golden Age paintings and Renaissance studies to uncover the timeless elements that bring still lifes to life: light, shadow, direction, color, texture, and shape. You’ll also see examples from my own photographic series of tropical fruit still lifes, which form the foundation of this workshop.

What makes this class special is the subject itself. Instead of the standard “ball and cone” approach, we’ll be working with a curated selection of tropical fruits—ripe, unusual, and beautiful specimens sourced from South Florida farmers. Some may even have stories or cultural ties that deepen their meaning. Whether the fruit sparks a memory from childhood, connects to your heritage, or simply piques your curiosity, it will become the starting point for creating art that feels personal and alive.

Together, we’ll arrange a few still lifes as a group, experimenting with composition, fabric backdrops, and layers of texture. You’ll then have time to photograph or sketch the setup, guided by instruction on:

• Best practices for arranging and lighting a still life
  
• Tips for capturing strong photographs (with any camera)
  
• Techniques you can use to continue making still lifes at home
  

The only thing you’ll need to bring is your camera, or a sketchbook if drawing inspires you more. At the end, we’ll gather to share our favorite images and, in true tropical fashion, cut into the fruits for a tasting. This final moment turns the workshop into not just an art-making experience, but also a sensory celebration of color, flavor, and community.

Come ready to create, taste, and see still life in a new, vibrant way.

Andrea is a freelance photographer, educator and interdisciplinary artist. Since 2018 she has taught photography classes to students K-12 as a Senior Artist in Residence at the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County, the fifth largest Club organization in the United States. Sharing her knowledge of photography, she sparked interest in hundreds of young kids who have learned how to use digital cameras, tell a story visually, create interesting portraits and intentionally explore their communities.

Andrea curates an annual group exhibit of her students' best work of the year to be on display at Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt Gallery. Other exhibits of her students' work include the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade and the Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta.

She has led educational trips with National Geographic Student Expeditions and Putney Student Travel, focusing on photography while collaborating with experts in other fields like biology and science.

Andrea is based in Boca Raton, Florida. Her work focuses on issues surrounding identity, migration, memory through the lens of visual storytelling. Her photography journey began in high school seeing her images come to life in darkroom chemicals. She received dual bachelors degrees in Journalism and Visual Art Studies from the University of Florida (2015). She became an Artist in Residence at Arts Warehouse in Delray Beach, FL, in March of 2025.

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