Pushing Creative Boundaries with xTool S1 Laser Cutter and Aputure Lighting
We love creating sets in all shapes and sizes, constantly pushing the boundaries of what a set can be. How small can you make it? How big?
Recently, we got our hands on some exciting new gear: an xTool S1 laser cutter, Aputure Infinibars, and the Ap...
Is Your Bad Energy About Social Media Keeping You from Getting the Attention You Deserve?
Social media can feel like a double-edged sword. On one side, it offers endless opportunities to connect, engage, and grow your brand or business. But on the other, it can be incredibly overwhelming, especially if you approach it with the wrong minds...
Upgrading the Audio in Our Videos to Rode Wireless PRO
There’s something special about unboxing new gear, especially when it’s something like the RODE Wireless PRO. We needed a mic system that could keep up with our creative projects, and this little powerhouse quickly became a favorite. I&rs...
Photoshoot with Comedian Jade Catta-Preta
David and I have been wanting to do a shoot with Jade Catta-Preta for a while, and somehow the stars aligned and we were able to make it happen!
Jade Catta-Preta is a Brazilian-born comic and actress working in Los Angeles, New York, and ...
The 100 Set Project: How a Creative Project Can Change Your Life
Sometimes you decide to do something and don’t realize it’s the thing that will change your entire life. That’s what the 100 Set Project was for us. We wanted to push our creativity and see what we could create. We had no idea this ...
How To Create a Theatrical Portrait Photoshoot Using a Spotlight
We've been wanting to use continuous light in our shoots for a while, and we finally got our hands on a Nanlite spotlight! David has a background in building theater sets, so we knew we wanted to reference a stage in this ...
The Conceptual Photoshoot Guide Is Here!
It’s official - The Conceptual Photoshoot Guide is here! I initially intended for this ebook to be just 10 pages long, but there was so much to share that it ended up being 129 pages. I poured my heart into writing this Ebook and fill...
Prism Lens FX Photoshoot with Nostalgia FX Filter
Prism Lens FX filters are my new favorite photoshoot accessory. They are just fun and easy to use and do an amazing job of enhancing the mood of a photoshoot.
I wanted this shoot to have some grunge to it. I was shooting in an old of...
Free Pose Guide: Posing Prompts for Authentic Emotion
Ever showed up to a photoshoot with a bunch of poses in mind, only to freeze up and forget them all when it came time to shoot? Yeah, been there. It's not a fun feeling.
Posing can be effortless and flow so naturally! You just need to change the way...
8 Photoshoot Props You Need to Try in a Shoot
Props can add a lot to a photoshoot. They can become a part of the overall message or story you are working to convey by adding humor or drama. Sometimes they can add to the posing within a shoot. And other props can add an exciting visual element to...
Balloon Backdrop Photoshoot FAIL!
David and I have built a lot of photo sets, but we have never had one go as terribly wrong as this one did…
We were collaborating with Prism Lens FX, who challenged us to create a set using the words - royal blue, astronaut, jump, and f...
Invitation to Our Gallery Show at The Yellow House
Exciting news — we're hosting a gallery show at The Yellow House in Richmond, Virginia! It's our first-ever gallery show in RVA.
The opening is on May 10th from 5 pm to 8 pm at The Yellow House (2601 Semmes Ave, Richmond, VA 23225). ...
The Heart Micro Set is Officially For Sale
The Heart Micro Set is officially available for pre-order!
This is our first product launch ever and it’s a pretty big deal!
We always get asked if we sell our sets, and the answer has always been “no” - until today! We...
Prism Lens FX Mystery Box: What's In Box?!
Prism Lens FX sent us a mystery box, and we have no clue what's inside!
They challenged us to design a set and do a photoshoot using some of their filters. But they took things a step further. They said they would include a note with four words on i...
Introducing: Creative Calls
Introducing Creative Calls:
Creative calls are 30-minute sessions with me and David. During these calls, you can talk to us about anything you’d like - sets, photography, creativity, social media, shoot ideas, business, anything you&rsquo...
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Jada + David Parrish are mixed media artists whose work explores the connection between painting, sculpture, motion, and photography.