I've been getting into stop motion video animation these days. It's super fun, and a playful way to tell a story or show off a product. Here are 4 techniques that I've tried so far in the studio. Which one is your favorite? The Point Stop Motion If you have a lot of different options or types of a certain product, the "point" is a great way to...
The last time I showed you all my studio, it looked something like this: It's since been completed, and you can see how it turned out in this Instagram highlight: Everything is all organized into photography stuff, QVC stuff and Miss Mustard Seed's® Milk Paint stuff....
The light was making lovely sharp shadows in the studio the other day. The timing seemed right to grab my camera and start practicing with shadows! Big Distant Light = Sharp Shadows One of the things that I've been learning in my studies on photography and lighting is...
As I've been settling into product photography, my time in the studio has shifted from staging furniture to staging product photos. Instead of hanging props on the wall, I'm laying props down on the table for a flat lay. The shift has been similar and different all at...
I've been getting into stop motion video animation these days. It's super fun, and a playful way to tell a story or show off a product. Here are 4 techniques that I've tried so far in the studio. Which one is your favorite? The Point Stop Motion If you have a lot of different options or types of a certain product, the "point" is a great way to show them all off. Miss Mustard Seed's® MilkPaint™...
One of my friends from church (Katelyn) is a fashion stylist. We recently got together to do some stop motion work for her business that focused on her fashion services. She does closet edits, closet organizing, personal shopping and more! Together, we came up with 2 adorable stop motion videos that showcased her many, many talents. Fashion Closet Organizing Stop Motion First, we wanted to show...
Capturing liquid splashes and moving water is a skill that's easier said than done. When you see beautiful splashy images on social media, it seems easy enough to capture. Once you actually try to do it though, it's quite a different story! To hone in on my splash skills, I did some practicing in the studio the other day. This was one of the final images that I was able to get after lots of...
Yesterday, I spent time practicing some of my photography skills in my studio - specifically composition. I listen to a podcast called "The Beginner Photography Podcast", and the creator always encourages you to keep shooting. Even if the pictures don't turn out well, he wants you to photograph anyway. It keeps your skills sharp! So, I did just that - kept shooting. I practiced a couple of...
Let's pretend your a furniture painter. You've rescued a gorgeous piece from the side of the road. Hours of love and labor have been poured into it. The thing looks like a million bucks! It's priced, measured and ready for a new owner. So how do you go about securing a buyer? The number one trick is with amazing painted furniture photos! A well-staged, well-photographed image of your work is a...
Looking to up your product photography game? Try these 3 angles during your next shoot! When it comes to product photography, you want the product to be the main focus. I've got 3 different angles you can try during your next photo shoot to make the most of your subject, whatever it may be! Angle 1 - Straight On Let's start with the easiest angle - straight on. The camera is looking straight at...
The last time I showed you all my studio, it looked something like this: It's since been completed, and you can see how it turned out in this Instagram highlight: Everything is all organized into photography stuff, QVC stuff and Miss Mustard Seed's® Milk Paint stuff. So now that the basement portion of the studio is finished, I've been turning my attention to the top floor. Starting My Studio...
The light was making lovely sharp shadows in the studio the other day. The timing seemed right to grab my camera and start practicing with shadows! Big Distant Light = Sharp Shadows One of the things that I've been learning in my studies on photography and lighting is that the size and distance of your light source has a profound impact on the shadows in your image. The further away your light...
My 100 product photo challenge is off and running! I came to the studio today armed and ready with inspiration and specific skills I wanted to practice. Here is product photo number 2/100: For this image, I wanted to practice a few things: Photographing a dark surfaceShowcasing textureCapturing a sharp imageBalancing shadows and highlights Photographing a Dark Surface Dark surfaces can be tricky...
As I've been settling into product photography, my time in the studio has shifted from staging furniture to staging product photos. Instead of hanging props on the wall, I'm laying props down on the table for a flat lay. The shift has been similar and different all at the same time. There are elements that feel familiar, like choosing my camera settings and staging. Other aspects feel foreign,...
