At this point, we have 1000's of camera options available to us. In this post, I'm going to talk about the camera system I use for all my advertising jobs - and it's not what you think. In case you're wondering, this is NOT a sponsored post and these manufacturers are not endorsing me for this post. I'm simply sharing info about what gear I use. Also, images used are from the manufacturers and … [Read more...]
Super Cheap, and Easy DIY Diffusion Panel For Your Photography
Alright, so normally I would be totally offended if my name was associated with anything "cheap and easy", however today I make that exception. If you were to buy this in a photo store like B & H Photo and Video - you would pay over $300! Covering my sliding glass doors, you will see my DIY diffusion panel. It's huge, at about 10 feet x 12 feet. I made it this big in case I had to cover any … [Read more...]
Behind The Scenes Of A Little Book of Cheese Cover Image
So this was a super fun project with my good friend, Chef Debbi Dubbs. Debbi made a cute book called A Little Book of Cheese, (just click on her website link above for the book) about how to buy and store cheese, how to create seasonal charcuterie boards, how to cook with cheese, and more. As Debbi is a good friend, we decided to shoot at her house. Debbi prepped for several days before our … [Read more...]
How To Buy Used Photography Equipment
The biggest complaint from anyone just starting out in photography is the shock when they realize how much money all this equipment is. The struggle is real people, and this adds up very fast. If you are just starting out, buying used gear can be a great option for you. If you are trying to decide if you want to take your photography hobby and turn it into your career, buying used gear can save … [Read more...]
Pinterest Account Clean Up | Fixing My Dead Pinterest Account
Full disclosure here, I have never been a fan of social media. At all. I know it's a necessary evil. I've decided the time has finally come that I need to devote some time to my Pinterest account. This post is about how I am going to resurrect my abandoned Pinterest account for the Blog. Here's the deal, I am not the expert here, clearly, and I am actively taking Pinterest courses. From what I … [Read more...]
Easy Artificial Backlighting For Your Food Photos
Think that looks like natural light? Well it's not. It's totally fake. This is something that a lot of students struggle with, but once they get it, it will totally change how they see light. This is easy artificial backlighting for your food photos. I've never shared my signature lighting style before. I've had photographers pretend they were photo assistants just to get into my studio to see … [Read more...]
What Is The Best Paint Color For Photography Studio Walls?
This question came up in my Food Photography Club. Any Club member can ask any questions they have in our private user forum. One of my students is painting her office walls and will be using her office for her food photography studio. She was wondering what color her walls should be. Right out of school, I worked for as many photographers as I could in a two year period. I worked for over 35 … [Read more...]
How To Clean Your Lens Properly
Here's a little mini post for you. I've been getting questions about this quite a bit recently. This is something that we all need to do, and there is a right and wrong way to clean your lens. Our lenses actually have coatings on them. These coatings help with creating good looking images. The problem though, is that these coatings are quite delicate and need to be handled with great … [Read more...]
Dark And Moody Food Photography With Natural Light
Doing dark and moody food photography with natural light is very challenging for a lot of folks. I'll show you how I did this shot and give you some tips on how to do this at home. There are always several challenges using natural light in the first place for any shot. The sun is constantly moving, so your exposure will change as a result of that. Then, if you are in an area like I am near the … [Read more...]
How To Learn Food Photography; Stop The Overwhelm
I emailed all of you recently and asked you to tell me what you would like me to write about on the blog. There were several common themes, and I'm excited to write about them all actually. Thank you so much for your feedback. I literally read each and every email from hundreds of you. It took a while, and I wasn't able to respond to all of you, but please know ALL of your emails are now in an … [Read more...]
Shooting Tethered With Capture One Pro
Most of you have heard of shooting tethered with Adobe Lightroom. Any of you that are doing that, also know what a pain it can be with all the stalling and crashing that happens during every single shoot. You actually have an alternative. It's called Capture One Pro. In this post, I'm going to be talking about shooting tethered with Capture One Pro. What is shooting tethered and why it’s so … [Read more...]
Food Photography Workshop with Food and Prop Styling
Finally! We got our dates sorted out! Announcing our next Food Photography Workshop with Food and Prop Styling this October 6th and 7th. This two day, very hands on workshop intensive will finally get you comfortable with your camera and using natural light for your food photos. The technical instruction is made easy to understand. Not only will you get to learn how to use your camera but … [Read more...]
Your Images Got Stolen – How To Do A DMCA Takedown Notice
In our last post I shared about all the images of mine that have been stolen over the years, and showed you some examples. In this post, I will talk about one option you have if this happens to you. I'll cover how to do a DMCA takedown request. DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY. THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE. IF YOU FIND THAT YOUR IMAGES HAVE BEEN STOLEN, PLEASE SEEK THE ADVICE OF A COPYRIGHT … [Read more...]
Someone Stole My Pictures Online, Now What? Here Are Some Options
DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY. THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE. THIS IS SIMPLY MY EXPERIENCE THAT I WANT TO SHARE WITH YOU IN HOPES THAT IT MIGHT HELP YOU IN THE FUTURE. By now, if you have shared any images online, chances are someone else is using at least one of them for something without your permission. It's just a sad, sad reality that copyright infringement is rampant all over the world. … [Read more...]
What Is A Color Checker And How To Use It
There’s been several posts about white balance here on the blog recently. Having a proper white balance is critical for the color in your photos. If you struggle with this, you are not alone. When people are first starting out, this is definitely one of the camera settings that does take time to learn. So just remember to be patient with yourself while you work on your food photography. It's a … [Read more...]
How To Properly Set Up A Tripod
Tripods sound simple, but actually they have a lot of hidden bells and whistles on them that are not obvious to find, at all. Here are some simple instructions for how to properly set up a tripod. Tip: Do not put your camera on you tripod until you have fully set it up first. #1 – How Tall Does It Need To Be? First thing to do is to figure out roughly how tall your tripod needs to be to … [Read more...]
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