Sometimes all-inclusive services are great! Vacation packages, resorts, cruises—let’s go! But even those come with limitations. You must choose from selected dining spots, drink options, and group activities. If you go beyond what’s covered in the “all-inclusive” package, the add-ons add up fast! You have to choose what you want from your experience: a pretty […]

Commercial photographers aren’t one-size-fits-all—and that’s a good thing! It’s easier to find what you’re looking for when you can refine your search by style. You just have to know how look. Finding the right commercial photographer for your brand and project is crucial to getting the results you want. Here are my top recommendations on […]

If you’re not in it every day, it’s hard to know how much to budget for your commercial photography or advertising project. I get quite a few inquiries from people who know what they want, but they’re unsure of all of that goes into a commercial photoshoot and the costs associated with it. So, here’s […]

Specialty photographers, such as food and product photographers, have invested quite a bit of time, energy, and practice to achieve their artistic finesse. It’s often well worth the money to hire a professional photographer who specializes in the type of photography you need. Sometimes, a one-stop shop is great! Like when you go into Target […]

As a commercial photographer who loves photographing food, I tend to dabble in food styling (amateurly). Trying new plating and food presentation techniques is a creative process that I find both challenging and inspirational. The methods I discover while photographing food play into other types of photoshoots I do. Like me, most marketing professionals have […]

Whether this is you’re a first-time “brander” with a new business or you’re a seasoned pro in the middle of rebranding, the marketing game has drastically changed over the last ten years. Not so long ago, most branding efforts went into the logo, website, products, and print materials. But now, there are many more platforms […]

Is it time to update your product photos? Or maybe you’re going through a big rebrand. Designing images that speak to your brand’s mission, values, and aesthetic should be a crucial part of your marketing strategy. Exceptional food and product photography is a must if you sell a physical product. With so much shopping happening […]

Whew! Do you find it hard to keep cranking out engaging social media content? Sometimes, the task feels so daunting that I end up forgoing the post for the day. I don’t want to just throw useless content out there. I want to provide helpful, interesting, and authentic content that will resonate with my readers […]

It’s hard to evoke feelings or initiate a connection through an image of a lone product on a white background. And while I know those clean and crisp images are necessary at times, it’s okay to explore out of that box, too (pardon the pun). Product photography doesn’t have to be boring! As an LA […]

As an LA product photographer and Earth lovin’ gal, I’m all about recycling! And I’m not just talking about recycling paper and plastic for the planet (although we should do that, too 😉). In this post, I’m want to highlight the importance of recycling your images. That way, you get the most out of your […]