Still Life

Cheese and charcuterie board with champagne, grapes, crackers, and orange slices on a white tablecloth. Includes olives and a yellow gingham napkin.
Elegant outdoor dining setting with tall lit candles, iron chairs, and a table covered with a white tablecloth and tableware, set in a garden.
Person wrapped in a white towel holding a black bottle labeled 'ONYX + PETAL Body Drip Moisturizing & Nourishing Petal Rose Luxe Serum' with gold bangles on their wrist.
Overhead view of four empty wine glasses casting shadows on a textured surface.
Modern kitchen interior with dark cabinets, a black marble counter, and a wooden bowl with watermelons. Cut watermelon slices are on the counter. Shelves hold decorative items and a framed print.
Two wine bottles labeled "Jaine", surrounded by white flowers on a light background.
A styled arrangement featuring a bottle of Sant'Angelus wine, a glass of white wine, various mushrooms, dry floral elements, a ceramic vase, and a bowl of mixed nuts on a beige table and background.
Gold hoop earrings on clear gemstone surface with "SKIN MVMT" stickers.
A still life composition features a bottle of sparkling wine, a glass filled with wine, a bowl of grapes, a pear, and a plant with green leaves. The items are arranged on a reflective surface with a draped white fabric as the background, creating an
A tall glass filled with kiwis and kiwi slices beside two wine glasses containing white wine. A corkscrew and a cork are on the counter below.
Person cooking crab in a pot on a stone-covered beach, with a table setup nearby featuring food and drinks.
A still life arrangement featuring a wine bottle labeled "Sant Angelus Canonica," surrounded by a variety of fruits and nuts, including a cracked coconut, cherry tomatoes on the vine, and scattered pistachios. A glass with a few cashews is also prese
Outdoor clothes drying rack with towels, bushes and trees, swimming pool and fence in background.
Two ornate white metal chairs against an orange stucco wall.
Close-up of a hand holding a lit decorative matchstick with a drawing of a figure on it.
Outdoor dining table set for an event with intricate metal chairs, white tablecloth, decorative plants, lit candles, and folded napkins.
Rustic room with brick walls and wooden beams, filled with various potted flowers, including roses and greenery, arranged on shelves and the floor.
Green skincare product with "Chlorophyll + Tourmaline" label on a decorative box, accompanied by a small green plant and a dark glass candle holder.
Rustic table setting with a sliced cantaloupe, green plant arrangement, candle, and plate of cookies.
Outdoor picnic setup with champagne, wine glasses, charcuterie board, and tree in the background.
Outdoor dining setup on a hillside with a long table, white tablecloth, floral decorations, and candles, surrounded by trees and an expansive view of the countryside.
A person pouring champagne into a glass near an outdoor fire pit.
Person holding dried flower bouquet wearing a white sweater and brown skirt
Elegant table setting with black candles and floral arrangements
Person in a striped dress sitting outdoors with a sketchbook, drawing with a pen on their lap.
Picnic setting with a bottle of rosé wine, wine glasses, round cakes, flower petals, and a cozy blanket.
A picnic setup on a wooden dock by a lake, with a plaid blanket, a wicker basket with a black hat, a bottle of champagne, two glasses of wine, plates of pastries and cheese, and a scenic autumnal backdrop of trees with colorful foliage.
A bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne and two glasses on a stone railing with a scenic view of a lake and autumn foliage.
Wooden table with a floral scarf and green leafy branches in a vase, rustic background.
Martini in a glass with an olive, alongside bowls of snacks, including chips, nuts, and olives, on a textured outdoor surface with grass in the background.
Person sketching small figures with colored pencils on watercolor sketchbook, outdoor setting. Includes pencil case with assorted pencils.
Scenic lakeside picnic scene with a white tablecloth-covered table under a large tree, featuring a wicker basket, wine glasses, and a bottle of wine, with a picturesque background of a calm lake and distant shoreline.
Outdoor table with a notebook, pen, coffee cup, grapes, and a glass against a brick wall with a green window shutter and flowers.
Close-up of a straw hat with a black ribbon on brick ground next to a stone slab, featuring a colorful scarf, a lemon, a branch with green leaves, and a glass of water near a swimming pool.
Rustic kitchen corner with a small table, a wooden chair, green leafy plants in a vase, sliced melon on a marble board, and a wooden cabinet with plates.
Hand holding a wine glass with white wine against a scenic background of Seattle ferris wheel and sparkling water.
Green vintage mailbox with decorative design on a textured wall, surrounded by leafy vines, and a house number "11" sign above it.
Artist's hand holding a small paintbrush near a watercolor palette with various colors on a leather case, alongside pencils and brushes, on a marble surface.

  • Kara Mercer brings an editorial sensibility to still life photography, crafting images that are as intentional as they are visually compelling. Her work highlights the shape, texture, and tone of everyday objects—transforming them into artful compositions that align with a brand’s identity and values. Whether she’s shooting curated lifestyle moments, artisan products, or styled flat lays, Kara’s approach is grounded in light, detail, and storytelling.

    Her still life photography supports a range of commercial and editorial needs, including brand content libraries, product launches, seasonal campaigns, packaging visuals, and social media assets. Every shot is composed with care and designed to feel elevated, aspirational, and true to the subject.

  • Kara works with lifestyle brands, design studios, wellness companies, and artisan makers to create product photography that connects visually and emotionally. Her shoots often incorporate custom styling, brand color palettes, and materials that reflect the client’s overall visual identity. The result is a cohesive image library that works across print, web, and social platforms.

    She is based in Seattle, and frequently works with clients across Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and other design-forward markets. Kara also collaborates with interior designers and editorial teams who need beautifully styled objects captured in context—like tabletop vignettes, workspace elements, or carefully curated flat lays.

    Kara’s interior and architectural photography background informs her sense of structure and design, allowing her to create still life images that feel balanced, spacious, and emotionally resonant. Her work pairs beautifully with her people and lifestyle photography to deliver holistic campaigns that bring brands to life.

  • For brands looking to extend their reach across platforms, Kara also offers video production and reels that integrate motion into their storytelling. Short-form video content can complement still imagery, making it easy to build out marketing campaigns with continuity and depth.

    Clients who need travel or location-based visuals can also explore Kara’s travel and hospitality portfolio, which includes styled product photography captured on location—ideal for vacation properties, culinary brands, or lifestyle shoots tied to destination marketing.

    Still life photography is not just about products—it’s about visual storytelling. Kara’s ability to bring design, emotion, and brand identity together in a single frame makes her an ideal creative partner for small businesses and national campaigns alike. Visit the Contact page to inquire about upcoming availability or learn more about her process on the About page.