Introducing The Creativity Reset Workbook
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...
Behind The Scenes of a Photo and Video Shoot with Shera Shi X Hourglass Sessions
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&nb...
Creating Portraits for AvroKO's Founders for Host on Howard
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&nb...
Forced Perspective Photography: New Course Now Available!
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....
Creating a Retro 1970s Portrait Photo Shoot
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, ...
Join Us on Lindsay Adler's Learn Plus Episode 44: Set Design!
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 opportu...
Late Night Drum Solo With Grammy Nominated Drummer Nate Smith
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 ...
2024 Holiday Gear Guide for Camera Gear and Accessories
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 ...
Product Set Building Course is Here!
David and I started building sets for our photoshoots four years ago, and it changed everything for us! Before that, we were shooting with seamless paper backdrops—which are great—but building our own sets gave us so much more creative co...
How To Plan a Creative Photoshoot
You attract your dream clients by shooting your dream work. But strong creative shoots don’t happen by accident—they take planning and intention!
In this post, I’m sharing how to plan a creative photoshoot from start to finish, fro...
Lighting as a Narrative Tool in Photography
Lighting plays a huge role in photography. It’s why photographers invest thousands of dollars in lighting gear, purchase tutorials, and study breakdowns—always trying to master it and make their photos stronger.
Lighting matters, big tim...
Lost in Space Photoshoot with Prism Lens FX
Not every shoot goes according to plan…
With our personal projects, we love challenging ourselves to try new things and experiment with new gear and materials. It helps us build our toolkit, so when big client projects come around, we know ex...
What Difficult Clients Can Teach You About Confidence
Not every client will be your dream client—and that’s okay. We all know that. But sometimes, you’ll run into clients who are, well, “difficult.” So how do you handle it when you're photographing someone like that?
"Diff...
Cartoon Coffin Photoshoot BTS with Kevin Smith and Harley Quinn Smith
We built coffins for Kevin Smith and Harley Quinn Smith for a photoshoot that was equal parts spooky and cartoony. The color palette was black and red to give it a dramatic, bold vibe. Our goal with the coffins was to make them look almost hand-...
Kevin Smith and Harley Quinn Smith's Podcast Cover Photoshoot
Kevin Smith and Harley Quinn Smith just dropped a new podcast called Beardless, D*ckless Me, and we had the chance to shoot the cover art for it! We flew out to Los Angeles back in May for the shoot and had such a blast working with them bo...
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Jada + David Parrish are mixed media artists whose work explores the connection between painting, sculpture, motion, and photography.