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Gold coins, power tools and… #bespoke fashion. The power of Spin 360 Product Photography is all the rage for eCommerce, and we’re on the cutting edge. Check out a spin of Portland legendary designer - Tony Iyke (from The House of Rose - THOR) in Lake Oswego.
Read MoreSince 1995 I’ve preserved my client’s negatives and image files. This spring 2023, I’m investing three months trying to reach all clients. A chance for YOU to take control before I dispose of all of my film files (plus 10 yrs of digital)
Read MoreMore than a showcasing of my talented artist, this information will help you to understand what is included with your “Basic Retouching” vs “Extras” with digital art/Photoshop.
Read MoreYour ‘about’ page should not look like a ransom-note” (newspaper word clippings). In sum - continuity = professionalism. Here are some key points to ponder when investing in your marketing image content - especially your team’s headshots.
Read MorePlanning for your headshots can make a world of difference in the results. This article is a guide to help you make important decisions on an image that can help you get where you want to be.
Read MoreSpin 360 product photography is a highly effective technique for showcasing products online, as it allows customers to interact with and view products from all angles. This ability is now enabled on retail giants like Costco, Home Depot, Lowes and Amazon.
Read MoreI was short ALL through high school. This meant that the high dive at our public pool caused me to turn around rather than leap. I grew, but mentally - I was still afraid, so… I cured myself by jumping off of a bridge in New Zealand! : ^)
Read MoreLike great writing, the “show it, don’t tell it” approach creates engagement with your potential, future clients. Learn more here, and booking options in services above. Marketing & Lifestyle.
Read MoreIt’s always easiest to see what we don’t like, but this year has given me a TREMENDOUS dose of gratitude. For my family, my LIFE and an amazing year at Studio B.
Read MoreAt age 16 I had let go of the idea of becoming a photographer, instead thinking that psychology would be a more credible place for my personality. That was until THIS happened…
Read MoreI live by a motto of “Be kind to everyone.” It was a kid at the car wash in 1999 that led to my Portland Rose Festival gig of 20 years. Similarly, this guy…
Read MoreHow do you know, if the headshot samples you’re viewing, are authentic (or effective) images of those subjects? Here are five tips to help you decide.
Read MoreI could REALLY use your help getting the word out.
WHO DO YOU KNOW that intends to return as a professional stylist in the Portland area?I want to chat with them about my idea, and to do all that I can to promote their industry as a whole.
Read MoreGEESE CROSSING, PLEASE SLOW DOWN. I know, it’s a pain to trail through their dog-sized guano once full-grown, but look at these tiny little creatures. Please pass along to your contractor friends, to slow down in front of our studio to check out my new feathered neighbors.
Read MoreThe golden rule, givers gain, be the change… Think it’s woo-woo, or have you discovered that it’s law that affects your business?
Read More"Get rid of that $%#@ blue-grey background, and here's why..." (Keep in mind, this explanation is all prior to digital photography.)
Portraits were mostly created on film, which means color reversal. (a.k.a. negatives - then reversed onto color paper)
On a film negative, blue's opposite is yellow.
As some of you are old enough to remember, there was the huge company who's name I respectfully not mention, who made a mass amount of money traveling around the USA to create church directories, all with that background I can no longer look at without cringing.
Read MoreEver taught a topic, all to discover that you too were the student? You know, where you thought that YOU were the teacher because you had decades more experience than your “student”?
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