Visual Excellence: The Impact of Updated Professional Photography on Your Business

In the fast-paced world of business, where first impressions matter more than ever, the visual representation of your brand is a critical aspect of success. Professional photography plays a pivotal role in shaping how your business is perceived. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the profound impact that updated professional photography can have on […]

The Power of Pixels: Unveiling the Importance of Professional Product Photography.

In the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce and visual storytelling, professional product photography stands as the unsung hero, silently weaving the narrative that transforms a mere commodity into a captivating experience. As a commercial photographer, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative impact that high-quality visuals can have on a brand’s identity, sales, and overall success. Let’s look […]

And the winner is……….

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The American Advertising Awards – Dayton were held in March. The American Advertising Federation (AAF) holds a three tier competition which starts at all local ad clubs, continues to districts, and then culminates in national awards.    Kelly’s image was entered in the local AAF-Dayton Hermes ADDY® competition. An ADDY® award is given within different […]

Tackling the Pain Points of Your Team’s Headshot session

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Picture day is one of our favorite days!  We know that that isn’t the case for most people.   A lot of you think that having your headshot taken is one step above the dentist. Less painful at least in the physical way 🙂   We want to change your perception. With our professional headshot […]

House Trends and Architectural Photography

House Trends is a locally-based publication that covers the greater Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton areas. If you live in those areas, you’ve likely had one delivered to your door. On their website, House Trends mentions that they invite readers inside beautiful homes “with striking photography and engaging editorial content”. What you may not realize is […]

Professional Photography Partners

We’re not alone in this business. And neither are you. Our goal is to partner with you to visualize and then create the images you need: the images that convey who you are and what you do in a way that actively draws potential clients in while sharing what makes your company, your people, your products, […]

Simple tips for taking better photos

Looking for tips for taking better photos? This series contains pro tips for improving your images. These are just a few of the many things that can make a photograph better. But the most important thing you can do is to capture important moments the way you see them. CLEAN YOUR LENS Did your grandma […]

More Than a Shot in the Dark: How to Create a Commercial Photography Shot List

There is a process for a commercial photography session.  Once you have clarified your vision and set a date, it’s time to create your shot list. Why, you ask? Can’t we just kind of wing it that day? We can, but having some structure means we all stay focused, organized, and efficient. That means you […]

Challenges of Volume Head Shot Photography

When we were approached by Danis, a commercial building company in Dayton, OH, to provide headshots for over 175 of their employees, we knew that we would have to be creative and flexible. They wanted modern, fresh headshots. It was important to them to have an environmental backdrop with a similar look and style without […]

Break Up With Bad Photography

“It’s over. We’re done. I just can’t do this any more. We tried to make it work, but at some point I just knew that we were heading in different directions. You’re just not right for me.”   It’s time to end your relationship with bad photography! Are your images no longer meeting your needs? […]