Jada and David Parrish

Custom Stage Build for DC World Pride – From Sketch to Set in 7 Days
By Jada Parrish | Behind The Scenes | 08/08/25
Every commissioned project we take on is super unique — but this one be one of our most fun yet. We were hired to design and build a forced perspective stage set, drive it up to Washington D.C., and do live photo shoots at the Maurice p...
Monochromatic Pink Room Set Design and Conceptual Photoshoot
By Jada Parrish | Conceptual Photography | 07/31/25
Hopelessness is a quiet, internal feeling. It’s not something we often talk about openly. No one answers “How are you?” with “Honestly, I’m feeling completely hopeless.” It’s the kind of feeling we sit with ...
One Photo Shoot, 3 Practical Photography Effects You Can Do In-Camera
By Jada Parrish | Article | 07/29/25
We used the same model, the same backdrop, and the same lighting. Then we added three different practical effects to show how much they can change the vibe of a photo. Why fake it when you can make it? We always spend time editing and retouching ou...
Do These 5 Things Before Every Creative Shoot (Seriously)
By Jada Parrish | Article | 07/17/25
You know that feeling when your shoot looks good but doesn’t feel quite right? The model’s on point, the lighting’s solid, but something’s missing. I’ve been there. And more than once. What David and I have learned ove...
Let's Talk Passion Projects on The Professional Photographer Podcast
By Jada Parrish | News | 07/16/25
Sharing our work is one thing—but lately, we've been putting ourselves out there more than ever before. It’s new, a little scary, and definitely vulnerable... but also exciting. Over the past few years, we’ve gone from full-time we...
Why We're Hosting the Think Inside the Box Workshop
By Jada Parrish | Article | 07/10/25
This August in Jersey City, we’re hosting something that’s been on our minds for a long time: The Think Inside the Box Workshop. It’s part creative adult summer camp, part photography intensive—and it’s designed to help ...
Turns Out Building Things by Hand Is Controversial Now
By Jada Parrish | Article | 07/07/25
We recently shared a behind-the-scenes reel from one of our older shoots, thinking it would be a fun, casual look into our process. What we didn’t expect was to spark a full-on debate about whether it’s “worth it” to buil...
When the Beach Comes to the Studio: A Surreal Sandbox Set
By Jada Parrish | Conceptual Photography | 05/29/25
Surrealism has always been a big part of how we see the world and how we create within it. We love starting with something ordinary, something familiar, and then twisting it into something a little strange, a little whimsical, and a little unexpected...
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Jada + David Parrish are mixed media artists whose work explores the connection between painting, sculpture, motion, and photography.