Three years ago, David and I started journaling every morning. I had always heard that journaling could help with emotional well-being, but what surprised me most was how much it unlocked our creativity. Our daily practice became more than just a way to reflect—it became a source of some of our best creative ideas. It’s been amazing to look back and realize how many of our most inspir...

After the first time we shot a live, one-take music video on one of our sets—where we teamed up with Hourglass Sessions and legendary drummer Nate Smith—we knew we wanted to do it again. This time with a vocalist! Shera Shi is a band based in Richmond, Virginia. They have a killer new album coming out in January, and to promote that, we did a creative photo and video s...

We were recently commissioned for a dream project. David and I were hired by AvroKO to create a custom set and portraits for the four founders of the international design firm—one of the most famous design firms in the industry. AvroKO focuses on hospitality, and the four Founding Partners—Kristina O'Neal, Adam Farmerie, William Harris, and Greg Bradshaw—have designed ...

Have you ever seen those photos of the Leaning Tower of Pisa where it looks like someone is holding it up with their hands? That’s forced perspective in action—a photography technique that plays with size and distance to create illusions. At its core, forced perspective is all about manipulating what the camera sees by carefully positioning your subjects. It’s a technique c...

The 1970s are an iconic era, filled with funky patterns, bold colors, and unforgettable fashion. There's something timeless about that period—the energy, the mood, and the style. Recently, David and I decided to capture this essence in a bold, colorful retro portrait shoot. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through how we brought that 70s aesthetic to life, from initial concept to final...

We built a colorful subway set and took it to New York to shoot an episode of Lindsay Adler's Learn Plus, all about set design! A few months ago, Lindsay reached out to us to film an episode for her Learn Plus platform, which was an exciting opportunity. We’ve admired her work for years—her technical skills and the way she shares her creative process have been a big influence on us as...

We’ve seen firsthand how building sets can truly elevate photography. We were hooked on set building after we created our first set four years ago, and it took our work to a whole new level. We think of our photos as scenes. We’re never just setting out to take a cool-looking photo. In every shoot, there’s a narrative woven through the lighting, color choices, posing, and set dr...

This past year, David and I had the opportunity to use a lot of new gear! Everything from lighting equipment to novelty items, cameras and lenses, and studio accessories. Photography gear is expensive, and with so much on the market, it can be hard to decide what’s actually worth the purchase. So in this post, I’m sharing our holiday gear guide—a list of our favorite photography...