Stop Wasting Post Days: DaVinci Resolve vs Premiere for NYC Studios
A NYC studio workflow guide comparing DaVinci Resolve and Premiere. Learn when to buy the $295 Studio license or stay…
Insights
Photography Insights
Practical insight into commercial photography, professional portraits, brand imagery, production, and visual storytelling.
4 Factors That Decide Vertical or Horizontal Video for NYC Studios
Studio shoot day rules to pick vertical or horizontal video. Learn the four deciding factors, on set fixes, and export…
Avoid $500 Permit Mistakes: NYC Fashion Shoot Locations for Producers
Ken Jones' production first guide to NYC fashion shoot locations. Checklist, MOME permit rules ($500 per 14 days), booking tips…
Team of 25 in 3.5 Hours: HR Ready Company Headshot Day, NYC Studio Tested
HR ready playbook for company headshot days: copy and paste emails, realistic per person schedule, room checklist and NYC studio…
NYC Photographers: Retouching Turnaround Time (2–5 Days to 6 Weeks)
Copyable contract clauses and realistic delivery timelines from an NYC studio. See schedules (2–5 business days to 3–6 weeks), buffer…
6–10 Feet to a Clean Key: Green Screen Interview Setup for NYC
Studio tested green screen setup for NYC interviews. Follow the 6–10 feet rule, light background and subject separately, and lock…
Save a Production Day With NYC Studio Creative Direction Photography
Studio first guidance from an NYC photographer: pre production checklists, on set fixes, and a workflow that prevents costly reshoots.
Avoid Reshoots: Ghost Mannequin Photography Checklist, NYC Studio Tips
Studio-tested ghost mannequin photography from an NYC studio. On-set checklist and editing tips to cut reshoots and retouch time.
No $2,000 Camera: Studio Proven Talking Head Video Setup for Creators
Studio proven talking head video setup from on set experience. Prioritize audio and lighting, use a three tier kit, and…
Cosmetics Swatch Photography: A Studio-Tested Approach
Master cosmetics swatch photography with a proven method for enhanced results. Learn techniques for perfect lighting and reliable setups.