I love hunting for props and backgrounds to put in my images. Using color in props is my personal favorite, but was also my first big mistake when I was starting out. It’s great to have props that are colorful, but if you’re not careful that colorful prop can easily
My style really has developed into a more country-styled still life shoot, there is something about the history in the items I put together that creates a unique story for my scene, and I simply adore this style. I used to just collect junk, which never seemed to be ‘right,’
Backdrops can be easier to find than you think. Your local hobby store often has more than just decor — they have backdrop paper too! I can’t tell you how many times I have just gone and wandered the aisles of Hobby Lobby and found hidden treasures. It wasn’t until
Sometimes photographers can get so wrapped up with the technical side of a photoshoot that they forget to add a key element that makes the purpose of the image clear. Forgetting this element can cause confusion and make the viewer lose interest immediately. Using a sports image as an example,
Owning my own home studio for portraits and still life photography I am always on the lookout for bits and pieces. So when items come across my path I rarely say no, especially if they are free. Never look a gift horse in the mouth It honestly amazes me what
Photography can become an equipment-heavy craft, with many photographers focusing more on gear than the art itself. I’ve gotten caught up in this from time to time as well, having spent hundreds of dollars on things that served no purpose. Luckily for us, there are also tons of genuinely useful
As with my food photography, I love hunting for props and backgrounds to put in my images for still life photography and I really like a variety of items. I recently wrote a post about the first four of my favorite props for still life. Here are a few more!
As with my food photography, I love hunting for props and backgrounds to put in my images for still life photography and I really like a variety of items. I still adore using color, but I tend to tone down my color palette for still life, using more soft muted
A quick tip on how to select the right prop to create a new look or mood
Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) is happening in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Here are a few booths that piqued the interest of show-goers… Light Meters Illuminati Instruments’s booth featured their new incident light meter that connects with Bluetooth to iPhones and Androids. The meter can be up
One of the genres of photography that is experiencing massive growth and demand is newborn photography. I’m sure at some point, you have seen a tiny baby wrapped up tightly in a piece of cloth, laying in a basket, or propped up onto their tiny hands while they sleep. There
When I photograph food, I’m very particular about everything in the frame. The tabletop, textiles, colors, and dishes all play a role to bring a the scene together. I typically set everything up ahead of time, even before the food is cooked, so that things are ready to go well
