Overview It isn’t easy to imagine what the world felt like without social media. In 2020, social media has become a significant part of peoples’ lives and an indispensable part of every brand’s development. Expectations of photography and video are changing rapidly on Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms. And we know it’s not easy to […]
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Photography Equipment Spotlight – PhaseONE
Today we’re highlighting two cameras in our toolbox we use almost every day, our Phase ONE‘s. Our commercial photo studio is often directed to create something that will be featured on the world’s stage via packaging or advertising. When we’re awarded those opportunities, we want to make sure we have the best equipment available. These […]
A Year on the Edge – Museum Showing and Digital Download
Over the past few years, there has been one photo project that continually brings joy to our studio. Documenting a full year of the wild beauty of The Richard and Lucile Durrell Edge of Appalachia Preserve, our photographer TJ Vissing and the creative director Rick Conners of Smuckers have created something remarkable. “The Edge,” as […]
Commercial Photography Pricing, Explained
Wait for a second! Hey excellent reader, a lot of users and customers have read this post with delight! Some have found it very long. Here is some info before reading: Read Time: Approximately 15 Minutes It covers the following in great detail: The subjective value of photography How the number of photos affects the […]
Speaking to the Studio Management Class at Ohio University
Nancy Armstrong, our photographer and studio manager at our P&G studio recently took a trip to Ohio University. She was invited to speak in front of the students currently enrolled in a Studio Management Class, as apart of the photography program. Nancy had a great time talking with the students and sharing the insights she’s […]
Photographing Coffee with a Pro
Coffee is without a doubt one of my favorite things on the planet. My routine each morning requires a fair amount of time preparing a hot steaming drip coffee from my Chemex, or a deliciously smooth glass of cold brew from the Toddy! I base my coffee preference on the season. I typically drink hot […]
Does it have to be natural light for food and product photography?
Let’s take a guess Can you tell the difference between the following two images? Take note of the shadows and reflections. Which one is created with natural light, which one is studio light? We’ll reveal the answer as we go along. Our photographers Jake Anderson and Anna Jones set out to help advertisers, designers, and […]
Effective Ecommerce Photography for Your Website and Amazon
Figuring out your website setup and an Amazon account can be a frustrating process. From colors and layouts to following best practices and guidelines, it’s all about getting everything right and ready to sell. Ecommerce photography can sometimes feel like one more hill to climb, but if you do a little planning it can turn […]