Phone vs. Pro: When to Hire a Photographer vs. Shoot In-House
We live in a golden age of smartphone cameras—there’s no denying that. With great lighting, good styling, and a little editing, a decent photo is just a few taps away. But when it comes to building a brand that lasts, not every moment is meant to be a DIY.
-So how do you know when it’s worth picking up the phone (the one in your pocket) vs. calling a photographer (the one with lighting gear, a stylist, and 10,000 hours of experience)? Let’s break it down.
7 Questions for Your Commercial Photo Shoot That Most Don’t Know to Ask
In any market, there are often a handful of good studios or photographers you may be able to choose from. A skim through their portfolio may catch your eye, but there is much more to consider than just a picture.
10 Pro Tips for Easy Food Photo Composition
Telling your food story to your viewer isn’t just placing your goodies on a surface and shooting a picture. The eye naturally is attracted to certain shapes, and patterns that pull your viewer in. Luckily the great art masters already did the hard part to identify these compositional patterns to give us a cheat sheet for great images. I have identified 10 of these elements that can easily take your food photos to the next level.