Category: Tips & Pointers

Beware the Pitfalls of Stock Photography for Your Business

Ideally, every image you choose to represent your company and brand should be unique, which you can only be sure of by hiring a professional photographer for every marketing task. Realistically, however, hiring a photographer for your project isn’t always feasible, and you may have to turn to stock photography to choose the best-suited picture… Read more »

Advice for Aspiring Photographers

Taking pictures is natural for most people in certain situations, but for some, it’s a calling. Whether you enjoy taking pictures in your downtime, or you like capturing and creating images so much that you wish to make photography your career, the key to improving your talent is practice. As Dallas professional photographer, Doug Davis… Read more »

What to Ask Your Professional Photographer

The advantages of hiring a professional photographer over using stock photos or amateur photography for your marketing needs are many. Your images will be original, and they’ll be more likely to properly illustrate the idea you wish to convey. Still, finding the photographer that’s best suited to your project is as important as choosing professional… Read more »

How Do Commercial Photographers Use Lighting to Create Images?

Mastery of lighting techniques is one of the most telling differences between a professional commercial photographer and a hobbyist. Doug Davis, Dallas commercial photographer and owner of D-Squared Studios, explains that lighting  creates a specific mood or effect. Which type of lighting works best for your project? It depends, says Doug. The ideal lighting for… Read more »

Mistakes to Avoid When Using Stock Photography

Sometimes, stock photography is just what you need to make your advertisement or website jump off the page or screen. However, the image you use and how you use it can make or break your entire design. Though custom professional photography can better capture your specific vision, there are many instances when using stock photos… Read more »