Producer Bryan Sheffield Q&A
In my quest for learning more details about the world of producers I knew I undoubtedly needed to contact Bryan Sheffield. I became...
Katelin Kinney
- Aug 31
- 11 min
Q&A with producer Christy Schmid
What does the role of a producer look like? How should photographers approach producers? What makes a great producer? I wanted some...
Katelin Kinney
- Aug 27
- 2 min
Meltdown- Behind The Scenes
I categorize myself as a product, conceptual, and lifestyle photographer. My specialization is the surreal retouching style, not the...
Katelin Kinney
- Jun 11
- 8 min
Q&A with Weston Fuller
I've been following Weston Fuller's work for years now. I believe the very first image I saw of his was from his Atlas Project. I'm a...
Katelin Kinney
- May 9
- 1 min
Hanni for Sephora
I've worked with Hanni's awesome products for a little over a year now. This brand is growing at such an insane rate and is led by some...
Katelin Kinney
- Apr 17
- 4 min
3 Reasons Why Commercial Photography Is So Expensive:
If you've ever wondered why most commercial photography estimates are so insanely expensive you're not alone. I used to wonder that as...
Katelin Kinney
- Jan 29
- 4 min
Most Informative Resources for Commercial Photographers
It's a vague and confusing world out there for a photographer with no connections who is trying to figure out the commercial world. I...
Katelin Kinney
- Jul 20, 2021
- 4 min
Why companies like Soona hurt photographers
...while I was getting paid $60k a year, I was really being valued at about $10k a year.
Undercutting prices creates a race to the bottom.
Katelin Kinney
- Nov 26, 2020
- 2 min
Minimalist Campaigns
I've loved the look of bold and minimalist product photography for some time now, but in the past I haven't had clients who were...
Katelin Kinney
- Jul 14, 2020
- 2 min
The Campaign That Made Me Want To Be A Photographer
I start to think about how that's such a mundane product, but someone was paid to concept and create that super fun piece of art for it.
Katelin Kinney
- Jul 1, 2020
- 3 min
Creating A Neon Glow
I've had a few requests to explain how I create my neon glow effect. So let's dive right in! Whether you're painting in a shape that...
Katelin Kinney
- May 19, 2020
- 2 min
Learning Landscape Photography
I moved to Tucson, Arizona this past January for a little adventure. I've always loved the southwest and the scenery here. So, I decided...
Katelin Kinney
- May 14, 2020
- 2 min
Jack of All Trades, Master of (N)One
We've all heard that phrase right? Jack of all trades, master of none. The point being if you spread your time across multiple...
Katelin Kinney
- May 12, 2020
- 2 min
#ReworkOldWork
Quarantine had me getting antsy. I wasn't creating much and was drowning myself in job applications. So, instead I decided to revisit an...
Katelin Kinney
- May 7, 2020
- 2 min
Where Have I Been?!
I've learned the trends, optimization, and best practices for listing photos that convert sales and beat out competitors.
Katelin Kinney
- Dec 3, 2016
- 3 min
Juicy Watches
Gearing up for transitioning my portfolio into a more commercial direction, I wanted to create some product photography while still...
Katelin Kinney
- Nov 18, 2016
- 2 min
Photographers to Follow IV
Time for another round of sharing the photographers I look up to and follow. It's SO important to surround yourself with the highest...
Katelin Kinney
- Nov 14, 2016
- 4 min
What I Learned from my NY Reviews
PORTFOLIO REVIEWS. If you, like me, had never heard of a professional portfolio review don't worry. You're not alone. It seems like an...
Katelin Kinney
- Aug 16, 2016
- 2 min
Meditation and Petri Dishes
So I had been circling around this idea of clear headphones for a while. I knew they'd look really cool, especially with a color light...
Katelin Kinney
- Jul 9, 2016
- 1 min
Whack-a-Weed
Continuing with more conceptual advertising style photography, I thought of how weeds just keep popping up even if you've pulled them...