If you’re a product photographer, scaling your business will be hard. Online shopping is here to stay, and content is king. Product photos, in particular, play a massive role in consumer purchasing decisions. Product photos that tell a story yield significant returns for businesses. We will discuss the top 3…

In 2020, on the cusp of founding my current startup, a content creation company I’d been building since last year, I went into a deep brain fog spiral, unable to be productive for months. When the brain fog subsided, I still had issues with my mood- irritated, upset, and agitated…

Computer Generated Imagery or CGI is the creation of visual content using 3D software. It’s a common misconception that CGI is expensive because of its association with Blockbuster movies. However, average e-commerce business owners can use CGI without spending much. The average person can not distinguish between a photo created…

After missing the first day of writing without any good reason aside from being out that Saturday, I vowed not to cut another writing day. Instead, I ended up skipping lessons, live sessions and collecting badges. Even though I’ve continued writing and posting every day, there are no significant improvements…

The first article had more similarities than differences between traditional product photography and CGI. Here are the final steps in what it takes to “shoot” a good product photo. Traditional product photography: 4) Angle There are many things to consider when selecting the “perfect” angle. It’s best not to overthink this step. …

The first article had more similarities than differences between traditional product photography and CGI. Here are the final steps in what it takes to “shoot” a good product photo. Traditional product photography: 4) Angle There are many things to consider when selecting the “perfect” angle. It’s best not to overthink this step. …

2 years ago I was running a cosmetic eCommerce store when the pandamic hit and was forced to cancel my product photography shoot. I knew deep down that there must be a better way to create product photos without an actual camera- that’s when I discovered CGI! Fast forward to…

After receiving a suggestion on my previous essay from a fellow shipper (@ChrisBufkin). I decided to highlight the parallels between traditional product photography and CGI Traditional product photography: Step 1: Settings Setting the scene is everything in capturing a clear and appealing product photo. Choosing the optimal setting varies in every situation. The…

I recently decided to take one step back to take two steps forward. I’m enjoying my startup journey. It’s been scrappy, crazy and unpredictable. Here are my top 3 favourite tools: Clickup- Simple to use and very effective. I use this to manage workload, track KPI and execute projects. Airtable- Helps with visualisation, tracking progress and building a resource centre. Canva- Their easy-to-use editing platform helps me create stunning presentations, and this sets them apart from other companies (like Microsoft PPT).