Stock photography isn’t dead, it’s just not a get-rich-quick scheme. Here’s what it realistically pays in 2026, who it works for, and why it quietly compounds into reliable gear money over time.
Most beginner food photos look flat and dull — not because of the camera, but because the lighting is wrong. This guide shows you how to use simple artificial lighting to create bright, appetizing, professional-looking food photos at home.
Natural light works—until it doesn’t. This post helps photographers recognize the moment they’re ready to move beyond windows and desk lamps, and explains why artificial lighting isn’t as scary as it seems.
Learn how to create a floating cookie photograph at home using wooden skewers, a single light, and simple Photoshop compositing—no expensive gear required.
A behind-the-scenes breakdown of how I created a dramatic vodka splash photograph at home using hard light, a projection attachment, and precise spill control. This tutorial walks through the lighting choices, gear, and problem-solving decisions that made the shot possible in a small garage studio.
A practical, real-world look at the Canon R6 Mark II and why creators love this hybrid camera.
If you’ve ever opened your photos on a big screen and spotted faint gray blobs in the background—always in…
A quick guide to the microfiber lens cleaning cloth I trust for all my cameras, lenses, and filters. After…
Learn how softboxes and umbrellas shape light differently, and find out which modifier suits your space, budget, and shooting style.
You don’t need expensive gear to make mouth-watering food photos. Learn how to light with an inexpensive LED panel using smart placement, diffusion, and simple reflectors.