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Upcoming Photo or Video Shoot? Ironing Out the Details

Upcoming Photo or Video Shoot? Ironing Out the Details

Upcoming Photo or Video Shoot? Ironing Out the Details Heading to your next photo or video shoot? Whether you’re the director of the shoot, a model, an assistant, the client, or even the photographer/videographer, paying attention to detail is so important. Video and photo shoots can be expensive, so you need to make sure everything turns out exactly how you planned or envisioned. Your eyes need to be on their a-game on shoot day, and we’ve come up with a [...]

By Laura Smith|2019-04-26T18:40:28-04:00April 26th, 2019|

6 Photo Retouching Tools That Will Make You Look Like a Pro

6 Photo Retouching Tools That Will Make You Look Like a Pro

6 Photo Retouching Tools That Will Make You Look Like a Pro Have a photo that needs some TLC? Don't have the time to go into full edit mode or ask for professional help? Try these 6 retouching tools in Photoshop that will make you look like a pro! 1. Crop First things first, make sure to use the crop tool to make sure the image you’re working with is the proper proportion, is focusing on the subject you want [...]

By Laura Smith|2019-04-04T09:39:12-04:00April 4th, 2019|

TIPS FOR TAKING MOUTHWATERING PHOTOS

TIPS FOR TAKING MOUTHWATERING PHOTOS

TIPS FOR TAKING MOUTHWATERING PHOTOS Getting this reaction from your food photography? Here are some tips to add some flavor and spice into your food photography style, and get more reactions like THIS! Angles, angles, angles. In general, finding interesting angles makes for better photography. Try overhead, straight on, an angle that emphasizes your subject, or any other interesting angle you can think of. Make sure you understand where the photo is going to be used, and if [...]

By Laura Smith|2019-03-15T06:11:18-04:00December 28th, 2018|

WHEN IN DOUBT – BE ABLE TO TAKE GOOD PHOTOS ON YOUR PHONE.

WHEN IN DOUBT – BE ABLE TO TAKE GOOD PHOTOS ON YOUR PHONE.

WHEN IN DOUBT – BE ABLE TO TAKE GOOD PHOTOS ON YOUR PHONE. Photos can sometimes tell a story better than words can, especially in today’s social media culture. Yes, our last blog post was about hiring professional photographers for branding, and we still stand by that. However, if your brand relies heavily on social posts and will spend a lot of time using social media on a daily basis, your budget could quickly run out using a professional [...]

By Christian Zagarskas|2019-03-15T06:11:19-04:00October 4th, 2018|

STARTING A NEW BRAND? INVEST IN GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY.

STARTING A NEW BRAND? INVEST IN GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY.

STARTING A NEW BRAND? INVEST IN GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY. Yes, logos are one of the most important elements of a brand; however, one element of branding that often gets pushed to the side is the photography that will be used to portray the brand. It is so important to get the right photography for your brand. We have a few tips for getting the right photographer, the right shots, what it may cost, and everything in between. WHY INVESTING [...]

By Laura Smith|2019-03-15T06:11:19-04:00September 20th, 2018|

Stock Photography vs. Commissioned Photography

Stock Photography vs. Commissioned Photography

A FRESH LOOK AT STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY VS. COMMISSIONED PHOTOGRAPHY Do you want the salad bar to customize and fit your needs, or will the pre-made salad work? Choosing a type of photography is a lot like choosing a salad… When creating a website, developing marketing materials, or posting on social media, it is always important to have high quality photos. They resonate well with viewers, and give the perception that your company is as high quality as the photos you utilize. [...]

By Laura Smith|2019-03-15T06:11:23-04:00November 2nd, 2017|