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 ...

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 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...

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 you think about it. Posing isn’t just about the placement of the body. It’s about combining body language and facial expression to ...

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 the shoot. We’ve played with a lot of props over the years, and these are some of our very favorites.   Maps Maps are so outdat...

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 futuristic - as inspiration and use their filters in a shoot. Use Coupon Code JADAANDDAVID for 15% off the entire Prism Lens FX website. If ...

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). There'll be food, drinks, and LOTS OF ART! We're planning to showcase about 15 pieces, including work from our 100-set project.     We'...

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 are offering a limited pre-order of 25 Heart Micro Sets.  Now, you can experience the magic of our sets for yourself. The Heart Micro Set ...