Jada and David Parrish

Pushing Creative Boundaries with xTool S1 Laser Cutter and Aputure Lighting
By Jada Parrish | | 09/14/24
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 Aputure 600C. Naturally, we had to put all these cool tools to work in one shoot! David has been using a CNC machine for a while to create many of our ...
Is Your Bad Energy About Social Media Keeping You from Getting the Attention You Deserve?
By Jada Parrish | Article | 09/04/24
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 mindset. If you’re feeling frustrated by a lack of engagement or reach, it’s worth asking yourself: Is your negative attitude toward social med...
Upgrading the Audio in Our Videos to Rode Wireless PRO
By Jada Parrish | Article | 08/07/24
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’m especially excited to upgrade our audio for the new courses we’ll be launching on our Gumroad page soon, and the fact that it connects sea...
Photoshoot with Comedian Jade Catta-Preta
By Jada Parrish | Conceptual Photography | 07/16/24
 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 Brazil. Prior to the pandemic, Jade hosted the iconic E! Network show, The Soup, and is now the host of Hulu’s brand new hit dating show, Hottie...
The 100 Set Project: How a Creative Project Can Change Your Life
By Jada Parrish | Article | 07/12/24
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 silly project we came up with would not only permanently change us and our work, but it would also inspire other people to start their own creative jo...
How To Create a Theatrical Portrait Photoshoot Using a Spotlight
By Jada Parrish | Behind The Scenes | 07/10/24
  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 shoot and take some very theatrical portraits. We built a modular set out of wood and picked up some red fabric to create a DIY theatre curtain using ...
The Conceptual Photoshoot Guide Is Here!
By Jada Parrish | News | 07/09/24
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 filled it with everything I have learned on my journey as a conceptual photographer. What’s in the Conceptual Photoshoot Guide? This guide ...
Prism Lens FX Photoshoot with Nostalgia FX Filter
By Jada Parrish | Portrait Photography | 06/18/24
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 office building, and I really wanted to play up that vibe. So I opted for the Nostalgia FX filter and exclusively used that for this photoshoot.&nb...
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Jada + David Parrish are mixed media artists whose work explores the connection between painting, sculpture, motion, and photography.