Commercial Photography vs Stock Images: Why Hiring a Professional is a Better Investment
In today’s digital age, businesses and brands have a wide variety of options when it comes to sourcing images for their marketing materials. One of the most common options is to use stock images, which are readily available for purchase online. However, hiring a professional commercial photographer is often a better option for businesses and brands that want to showcase their products or services in the most favorable light. In this blog post, we will delve into why hiring a professional commercial photographer is more effective and impactful than using stock images and the advantages it can offer to your business or brand. 1. Customized images When you hire a…
Showcasing the Beauty and Talent of a Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist through Photography
As a commercial photographer, I am always excited to work on projects that showcase the talents of other artists and professionals. Recently, I had the opportunity to work with a friend who is an incredibly talented hair stylist and makeup artist based here in Sioux Falls, on a fashion, hair, and makeup shoot. The shoot was a great success and I am excited to share some of the highlights with you in this blog post.
A Journey of Learning: My Experience Filming and Editing a Personal Visual Diary
Recently, I embarked on a personal project to challenge myself and learn more about shooting and editing video. I filmed a visual diary consisting of a series of clips of my every day life throughout the month of October. The project was an exciting and challenging experience. I hadn’t shot and edited very much video prior to this project, so I knew that I would be facing a steep learning curve. However, I was determined to push myself out of my comfort zone and gain new skills. Throughout the month, I filmed a wide variety of footage, from simple daily activities like working and cleaning, to more complex scenes like…
Capturing the Compassionate Care of Sanford Health: A Commercial Photography Shoot for Cancer Services Ad Campaign
Recently, I had the opportunity to work with Sanford Health, a leading local health organization, on a commercial photography shoot for an ad campaign about their services for cancer patients. The shoot was a great success and I am excited to share some of the highlights with you in this blog post. Sanford Health’s cancer services are top-notch and they wanted to showcase their dedication to providing the best care for their patients. The main goal of the shoot was to capture the compassionate care and support that the organization provides to cancer patients. I worked closely with the Sanford Health team to create images that accurately portrayed the emotional…
Sanford International 2021 Closing Ceremony
Sanford International 2021 Opening Ceremony
Showcasing the Beauty of a Stunning Real Estate Property: A Commercial Photography Experience
As a commercial photographer, I am always looking for new and exciting opportunities to showcase my skills and create visually stunning images. Recently, I had the chance to do just that when I took on a real estate photography project for a friend of a friend. The home was absolutely stunning and the experience was nothing short of amazing. The layout and decor of this home were truly breathtaking. From the moment I walked in, I was in awe of the space and knew that I had my work cut out for me. The amount of natural light shining into this home gave the space such a cozy and inviting…
Edith Sanford Breast Center Campaign Photography
COVID/Flu Vaccines Campaign Photography
Former Philadelphia Eagles teammates Dallas Goedert and Nate Gerry host Sanford Power football clinic in Brookings, SD
