How I Shot These Floating Cookies (Using Nothing But Kabob Sticks + Photoshop)
Learn how to create a floating cookie photograph at home using wooden skewers, a single light, and simple Photoshop compositing—no expensive gear required.
Projects are complete, start-to-finish photography builds that show exactly how a photo was created — from concept to final image.
In this section, you’ll find real-world photo builds that walk through the full creative process: pre-production planning, gear selection, lighting setup, camera settings, styling decisions, shooting techniques, and even some final editing. Each project breaks down not just what was done, but why it was done, so you can understand how to recreate professional-looking results in your own space.
These are practical, outcome-driven tutorials designed for photographers who want more than theory — photographers who want repeatable setups, proven lighting patterns, and real creative workflows that actually work in small studios, home setups, and everyday shooting environments.
If you want to learn how to intentionally create photos instead of just reading about photography, Projects is where you start.
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.
This post is a simple and fun practice exercise on how to create a 3D illusion photograph with basic…
Selling your car online? Here’s the essential shot list buyers expect on platforms like Bring a Trailer and Cars & Bids.
Learn how to shoot smooth, flicker-free time-lapse videos on the Canon 80D with simple, step-by-step settings.
Want to take photos of moving water with a “misty” effect? In this post I’ll show you how to photograph waterfalls and get that “misty” look.
Have you ever seen amazing time lapse videos on your social media pages, and wondered how they did it?…
Want that creamy blurred background look? This guide shows you the 3 simple camera tricks that create beautiful bokeh—no fancy gear required. Perfect for portraits, pets, and everyday photos.