Journal

Occasional notes on the practical side of running a small photography studio.

Gear

What's actually in the bag for a headshot day

A stripped-down kit list for corporate headshot bookings — fewer lights than you'd think, and why a second body matters more than a second lens.

4 min read
Business

Pricing a one-person studio properly

Notes on moving away from hourly rates towards fixed packages, and why that change made both quoting and client expectations easier to manage.

6 min read
Technique

Getting natural expressions from reluctant subjects

Most people don't enjoy being photographed. A few small changes to how a session is run make a bigger difference than any pose direction.

5 min read
Events

Covering a live event solo

Working an event alone means picking your moments carefully. A rough shot list and a clear sense of priorities beats trying to capture everything.

5 min read
Video

Short-form video for small businesses on a tight budget

What's genuinely achievable in a half-day shoot for a local business, and where it's worth spending a little more.

6 min read
Studio

Why unit 88 works as a studio space

A short note on converting an industrial unit into a working studio — lighting, sound and the practical compromises along the way.

4 min read