noun an instance of resuming an activity or state after an interruption. Renewal happens yearly with a rebirth each Spring. It's pretty amazing! Nature takes a look at the blank canvas and begins again with big brush strokes, making its mark on the world. In some ways, it is very similar to all of us coming out of the global pandemic, getting a chance to re-engage, make our mark and begin Read More
Cheers to photography, clients, crew and creativity!
I am looking quite happy in this image that my amazing assistant Kyle snapped after a recent multi-day studio shoot. Thank you Kyle! It has put me in a mood to reflect on the day it was made and the many experiences I have had over the years, as a photographer. First about the day; there was a special feeling at the end of the photography project. A job well done, surrounded by crew and clients that have Read More
Wishing you Health and Happiness all year long
Can you see the light?
My mentor, Bill Buckley used to say he lit products “to illuminate their interior qualities”. Great lighting makes you feel something of the essence, the inner quality and voice of the subject. There is a rising tide of discerning consumers who are looking deeper at the quality and soul of what they are buying. They are looking carefully at what they eat. Is it non-GMO? Does it contain Gluten? Added sugars? Is it a Read More
Benny
Drama Queen
Creating drama is all about using lighting to strike a chord. It's all about the mood you want and how to get there. That drama that you create is how you catch someone's eye and potentially help to sell a product. Some of the best shoots are when you have time to play around with the light and work with the client to collaborate on variations, backgrounds, surfaces and multiple light sources to get the "just right" Read More
The Inner Eye
I get a call and am asked by the client, "I have a product, what can you do for me"? Say that you have a bottle that needs to be photographed. It needs to be shot mostly for use on a website - to help "sell" the product. I’d like to keep the background clean so that the customers stay focused on your product, its a really beautiful product after all! So many things coursing through my mind; perspective, lighting, Read More
Dreaming in color
Dreaming in color… Thinking warm thoughts & spring colors. Shape, texture, light and contrast. Read More
Right time, right people, right place
Right Time, Right People, Right Place. There are times in your life when everything aligns. The right people at just the right time. This winter has been one of those times for our studio. One of our clients has kept us on our toes shooting a multitude of fresh, trendy products with some really cool designs! We are grateful for the new friendships, collaborations, and the opportunity to work hard to keep our clients Read More