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 […]

The goal of every marketing strategy is to get people to engage with your brand. Before you can make a pitch, you need people to see you. Get their attention with fun and visually-appealing GIFs and stop-motion clips. Use animated GIFs to provide context, show texture and detail, and display your brand and product’s quality. […]

In this digital age, marketing efforts span across various media outlets: websites, social media, advertisements, print and promotional materials, product labels, and more. As long as you have quality content and images, you’re good to go, right? Not quite (but way to go if you have those two aspects nailed down – that’s a huge […]

We live in a culture that believes busyness equals success. But truthfully, the more we go, the more exhausted we feel – and you deserve to thrive, not just survive! Even those of us who work from home know that burnout is real. Instead of pushing harder and struggling through the exhaustion, I challenge you […]

With everything online these days, it’s challenging to rise above the noise and get noticed. Even with a great product or service and years of experience under your belt, it’s easy to get lost among others trying to do the same. Maybe you’re an entrepreneur navigating the startup process, a small business owner vying for […]

Struggling to get those creative juices flowing when it comes to design concepts for your brand? As a product and branding photographer, my biggest recommendation would be to take it one piece at a time. A masterpiece often comes together gradually and organically. Here are a few secret tips on how to build eye-catching design […]

Once you have your product images in hand, it’s tempting to go show them all off on social media – and you can! – but there are many other great ideas for repurposing images and incorporating them into your marketing strategy as well. I’m all about recycling. The more ways you can use a photo, […]

These days, you can get just about anything on the fly–DoorDash dinners, gadgets from Amazon, your favorite shows… However, some things deserve some extra time and attention. There’s a reason people invest in professional branding photography instead of using free stock images. They’re just better. Like you, your customers notice good quality when they see […]

No one likes a copycat. It’s just not cool. Not to mention that copyright infringement is illegal. However, sometimes the most well-meaning people unintentionally blur the lines of copyright violation. Even if you’re just looking for inspiration and do not use another artist’s images directly, you could be at risk for infringement if your photos/logo […]