Using Whitewashed as a Tabletop
Using “Whitewashed” as a tabletop is super easy but I learned a few tricks as I was working with it and wanted to share them with you. The first image is my final image and…
Introducing “Cora” Vinyl Background
One of our newest vinyl background designs for February 2023, Cora is vibrant and energizing. It’s feminine, strong, and intense. Somewhere between pink and peach with strong black marbling it makes for a beautiful kitchen…
I’m Obsessed ..
My fascination with backgrounds has grown during the last few years and has become a bit of an obsession .. but, I’d rather say it’s a passion. I love to photograph/acquire, develop, name, and describe…
Start with a Focal Point
When composing an image, whether it’s a still life or flat lay, we usually start with a subject to use as a focal point. When you think about it, what inspires you to take a…
The Golden Triangle in Photography
Today I want to demonstrate how to use the “golden triangle” to help line up elements in an image to obtain a pleasing and flowing composition. I love order in an image, and I love…
A Few of my “Must Have” Photography Props
I thought I’d share a few of my favourite photography props when setting up still life images. Props are what are used to support and add meaning to the main subject in a photo, although…
Moody Marble Lightroom Edits
Moody Marble has a greyish white background laced with varying shades of grey veins. Veining, or the long, meandering lines of colour that run throughout natural stone, is one of the most desirable characteristics people…
Bringing out the Best in a Vinyl Background
When I add a new vinyl background to my Shop, I first take a photo of it and make sure the image I use matches the actual background as closely as possible. Often the image…