One Outfit, Two Lighting Setups: How Light Changes Everything
Same outfit, same backdrop—two entirely different moods. See how soft, even lighting versus a focused snoot setup can transform a portrait from clean and polished to moody and cinematic.
Joe Boxer Shoot: Mastering Flawless White-Seamless Product Photography
White seamless product photography looks effortless—but behind the scenes, it demands precision in lighting, spill control, and post-production. Here’s how I mastered Joe Boxer’s Fall ’23 apparel shoot against a flawless white backdrop.
Capture the Glow: Essential Candle Product Photography Tips
Candles can be tricky to photograph—between reflective jars, wax textures, and flickering flames—but with soft light, a light tent, careful composition, and subtle editing, your product photos can truly glow. Discover six essential tips to showcase candles beautifully.
Why I Rely on the Beauty Dish for Flawless Skin and Defined Features
The beauty dish strikes the perfect balance between softness and direction, sculpting skin texture, defining features, and delivering signature catchlights—making it my go-to tool for every beauty shoot.
Experimenting with Light, Shadows, and Movement: A College Studio Shoot
A simple college studio shoot exploring hard shadows, bold black-and-white contrast, and organic movement with one strobe, a beauty dish, and a white backdrop.
Learning Studio Lighting by Practicing with People You Know
Build your studio lighting skills with simple setups and familiar faces. I practiced with my brother against a white backdrop and one light—experimenting freely to gain confidence and learn how light shapes portraits.