Artificial Intelligence – Smart with no Heart
Its been all over my social media feed. In the photographic industry AI will bring a huge change. As if moving from film to digital in the early 2000’s wasn’t difficult enough for photographers to adapt to, now we have AI to contend with. AI is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, […]
Building skills with Headshot education 2023
Imaging USA is a photography conference and tradeshow offering more than 80 speakers, over 100 exhibitors, and opportunities to network with 10,000 photographers. Hard to imagine that much creativity all in one place, right? Kelly began 2023 with this conference as a way to catch up with photographer friends, network with peer professionals, shop and […]
Awards and features with Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
The world’s largest trade association for professional photographers. Kelly is constantly looking to grow in her commercial photography skills. She tackles new challenges, takes classes, and learns from her mentors. Membership in PPA and attendance at PPA’s Imaging USA Conference have allowed her to connect with other photographers. PPA offers photographers the challenge of […]
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 […]
The Product Photography Process
Product photography isn’t always very glamorous. No supermodels, no exotic locations, no glossy magazine layouts. But the way your product looks on your website, in a brochure, or onscreen during a presentation may determine whether or not your potential customers see you in the best light. Over the last two decades product photography […]
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 […]
Questions to help define your Commercial Photography Project
If you want the best images for your business, be ready to answer these questions when meeting with your photographer. The best photographers conduct consultations that leave you with a clear understanding of three things: your needs, your expectations, and your costs. For us, a consultation is always a conversation, an interactive exchange of ideas […]
How to Know You’ve Found the Perfect Team Headshot Photographer
There are three qualities you should keep in mind when hiring someone to take your team’s head shots and group portraits. What should you do when you want to redo your team’s headshots? Call us for reshoots, of course! Which is exactly what the office manager for a local cosmetic dentistry office did. During our […]
