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…
Shop Updates and What’s New
Before I get to the Shop Updates and what’s new, I first need to ask .. how did we get to November? Just how? I will admit I’ve been in a bit of a fog…
A Note on Shipping
Today I have a note on shipping and how/where I’m planning to ship in a way that works best for my little venture. My background shop is basically a hobby (a much loved hobby, but…
Hello Beautiful September
Hello beautiful September .. nostalgic .. melancholy .. hopeful. The month of new beginnings. There’s something about September wouldn’t you agree? We’re experiencing very hot, dry weather (30C today) but our nighttime lows are hitting…
Herbs in Food Photography
Using herbs in food photography is one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to help an image come alive. A delicious (but plain looking) bowl of soup becomes a work of art when a…
Using the HSL Color Panel in Lightroom
I regularly use the HSL Color Panel to fine tune an image and today I want to share how I use it to reduce unwanted colours that may occur due to reflections or lighting issues…
Crop Tool Tips Lightroom
Today I thought I’d share a few tips on how to use the Crop Tool in Lightroom. The Crop Tool is a powerful tool when used to crop and straighten an image while maintaining 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…