Now more than ever, it is perfectly acceptable to have a home photography studio. Clients have become much more comfortable with the idea of shooting remotely, and for many photographers that has opened up new opportunities to them without having the costly expense of a photography studio outside the home. In this post, I will talk about setting up your home photography studio for both … [Read more...]
How To Set Up A Home Photography Studio
If the photo bug has bit you hard, you’ve probably been wishing you had a home photography studio. It's an amazing thing to have a space to call your own that isn't temporary. You can leave your camera and set up over night so that you can continue your work another day. Or, if you're like me, you can make a mess in your studio, then simply walk away when the day is over, and no one else gets … [Read more...]
Canon R5 Mirrorless Camera Review For Food Photography
I recently got my hands on the Canon R5 mirrorless camera. I was very excited to be able to test this bad boy out. There’s been a lot of talk about the R5 and the R6. I’ll talk about the differences between the two (besides the price) and of course, let you know if I would recommend either of them. Disclosure: I was not paid to write this blog post, and all opinions are my own, but there … [Read more...]
Mirrorless Camera VS DSLR, Which Is Better?
When buying a new camera or upgrading what you are currently using, you now have way more choices than ever before. This plethora of cameras has completely paralyzed many of my students from getting a new (or used) camera because they are overwhelmed with options, and have fears of buying the wrong camera. First, if you are buying a new system these days, there is no such thing as getting the … [Read more...]
What Is CRI In Lighting And Why It’s Important
Many of my students in the Food Photography Club and my Food Photography Club Facebook group struggle with artificial lighting because they are using really cheap (under $100), bad quality lights they found on Amazon or other market places. There’s a lot of reasons why the quality is bad – but the main reason is the manufacturing of the lamp, or housing is using crappy parts, and using crappy … [Read more...]
8 Of The Biggest Business Mistakes That Photographers Make
It does take time to figure out how to run a successful business as there are so many moving parts. You can be an awesome photographer but if you don't know how to run a proper business, you won't succeed. I learned a ton about running a business when I was assisting other photographers right after I graduated from college. In a two year period I assisted over 35 different photographers. … [Read more...]
Do You Have Imposter Syndrome As A Photographer
This is a topic I've been meaning to write about for quite some time. I teach and coach a lot of photographers who are truly great food photographers, but they don't believe so. They will go out of their way to try to prove to me that they are not as good as I tell them they are. It breaks my heart. What Is Imposter Syndrome? The phrase, "imposter syndrome" was coined by two clinical … [Read more...]
The Best Food Photography Backdrops, Backgrounds, and Surfaces
There are several types of food photography backdrops, backgrounds and surfaces to choose from these days. I'm going to break down the different types, and when it's best to use each one. I'll also share some resources for where I get mine, show you how I store them, and how I show them to clients before our shoot day. The very first thing we need to do is define these terms as many food … [Read more...]
Using Photography Marketing Lists To Get Clients
There are several ways to make money with your photography, and freelance photography jobs is a big one. I even have a post on the blog listing food photography jobs. What I figured would help you is telling you HOW to get freelance photography jobs. So I'll be making a series of posts about this. This works for any photography discipline, not just food. I talk about getting photography … [Read more...]
Avoid These 14 Mistakes On Your Photography Portfolio Website
If you are a photographer, you MUST have a photography portfolio website! Instagram or Facebook is not enough. The goal is to send ALL traffic to your website. You use your social media channels to get your clients OFF of the social media platforms and on to your website so there are no distractions from them seeing all of your fabulous images. This post will be talking about all … [Read more...]
What Is Lens Creep And How To Stop It
Lens creep is a really annoying issue that happens with a lot of lenses. Many times you don't even know your lenses are doing it until you notice your framing on your image just changed, and it cropped into your shot. As food photographers, we need to use a few different types of lenses. We have prime lenses, and zoom lenses. For those of you starting out, here are some lens basics. Before … [Read more...]
Myth: Never Use The Color Blue In Food Photography; Wrong!
I've been shooting for a long time. There are all kinds of weird photography "rules" that have been around and keep resurfacing that really don't make much sense. One of the most common myths is this rule that you should never use the color blue in your food photography. What Is The Origin Of This "Rule"? I believe this rule started in the 1970's when food stylists were called Home … [Read more...]
Here’s Why You NEED Photography Business Insurance!
I get panicked messages from junior photographers all the time. They just got their first paid photo shoot! Yippee! But wait, the client is asking for a Certificate Of Insurance to prove they have business insurance, but guess what? The photographer doesn't have any. Now what? This particular photographer messaged me at 4:30pm on a Friday afternoon and her shoot was that Monday. So now she had … [Read more...]
Why You Need A Photography Portfolio Website
If you are a photographer, you MUST have a photography portfolio website! This is not an option these days. Sooo many photographers only have an Instagram account or a Facebook page and think that's enough, or they say that's all they need. Then they tell me they are having a hard time getting clients! Here's the deal, you need both a website presence, and a social media presence. You must … [Read more...]
How To Hire A Photo Assistant – The Right Way
You're the lone wolf. You've been going at this photo thing all by yourself and doing just fine. Then you take a new job, a client you've been dying to work with and in the middle of it you realize, you need help. There's just too much to do, too much going on and you're not going to get all your shots done on time. Sound familiar? You need a photo assistant my friend, and the good news is … [Read more...]
How To Photograph Food With A Tripod
This post is a follow up post for taking pictures with a tripod. The first post was about how to photograph food without a tripod. Using a tripod is my preferred method to guarantee you get nice and sharp (in focus) images. If you don't have a tripod yet, check out my Tripod Buying Guide. Not all tripods are created equally! Please do NOT put your $500, $1200, or $3000 camera on a $100 … [Read more...]
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