Jada and David Parrish

Creating Portraits for AvroKO's Founders for Host on Howard
By Jada Parrish | News | 12/16/24
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!
By Jada Parrish | News | 12/16/24
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
By Jada Parrish | Article | 12/15/24
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!
By Jada Parrish | | 12/04/24
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
By Jada Parrish | Article | 11/15/24
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
By Jada Parrish | Article | 11/14/24
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!
By Jada Parrish | News | 11/05/24
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
By Jada Parrish | Article | 10/29/24
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...
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Jada + David Parrish are mixed media artists whose work explores the connection between painting, sculpture, motion, and photography.