Advertising product photography



- The company I will represent in my ad is Golf Wang.
- The product is a cat bobblehead they come out with every year for their festival.
- The target audience is people who are going to the festival.
- You would expect to see this ad when looking on social media.
- I’m going to use low lighting.
- The props I need are the bobblehead and its box.
Barkara Kruger Style
The Story Behind The Photo
It was my 5th birthday and I was very excited to celebrate it today. My mom and dad threw me a small birthday party with my close family and my friends. I dressed up as princess arial because she’s my favorite one! I love all the princesses a lot. I had a really cute cake that my mom bought me. When my friend got there, she was also dressed up as a princess.
My mom bought us a rock painting kit so we can decorate rocks. We sat and talked and painted. My cousins then got there a little after. I gave them all a big hug. I then ate pizza for dinner and some pasta. My grandma and grandpa then came. After a bit everyone got there. I then ran around playing with my friend and my cousins. I then went inside with my other cousins because they were watching tv and a was tired of playing. I wanted to take a picture with them, so I asked my mom to take it.
I then told them to come outside because it’s time to sing to me. I got my pretty cake and took pictures with everyone. I wanted a big picture with everyone there. After that they sang to me and I blew out my candles. My dad squished my face a little bit into the cake. It was funny. I gave out cake to everyone. I then opened my gifts and went to show my older cousins. I played with them for a little bit until they had to go home. i had fun.
Buying a Digital Camera
After comparing different options, I would choose the Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera because it offers strong image quality, advanced autofocus, and a beginner-friendly design that would support learning photography while still providing professional-level features.
The first reason I would select the Canon EOS R50 is its high image quality. The camera features a 24.2-megapixel APS-C sensor, which allows it to capture detailed and sharp photographs with vibrant colors. This type of sensor is larger than those found in most smartphones, enabling better performance in different lighting conditions and producing more professional results. Additionally, the camera uses Canon’s DIGIC X image processor, which helps improve image clarity and speed when taking photos. This combination of hardware ensures that the camera produces high-resolution images suitable for portraits, landscapes, and everyday photography.
Another important reason for choosing the Canon EOS R50 is its advanced autofocus system. The camera uses Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus II technology, which allows it to quickly and accurately focus on subjects. The autofocus system can detect and track faces, eyes, and even animals, making it easier for beginners to capture clear photos without needing advanced technical skills. This feature is particularly useful when photographing people or moving subjects because the camera automatically maintains focus on the subject. As a result, beginners can achieve sharp images consistently while still learning photography techniques.
The design and usability of the Canon EOS R50 also make it an excellent choice for a first camera. The camera is compact and lightweight, weighing only about 328 grams, which makes it easy to carry and handle for extended periods. It also includes a touchscreen interface and guided shooting modes that help beginners understand camera settings and creative effects. These features allow new photographers to gradually learn manual controls while still being able to take quality photos from the start.
Finally, the Canon EOS R50 supports 4K video recording and interchangeable lenses, which makes it versatile for both photography and videography. Because it uses Canon’s RF lens mount, users can upgrade to different lenses in the future as their photography skills improve. This ensures that the camera can continue to meet the photographer’s needs as they become more experienced.
In conclusion, after researching different beginner cameras, the Canon EOS R50 would be the best choice for purchase because of its strong image quality, advanced autofocus system, beginner-friendly design, and long-term versatility. These features make it an ideal camera for someone who is just starting photography but wants equipment capable of producing high-quality results.
Portraits with makeup
Introduction to using strobes
Important info
- There are two kinds of power packs: symmetric power packs and asymmetric power packs. Symmetric power packs split power equally between multiple flash heads. Asymmetric power packs allow the user to vary the power supply to different flash heads.
- Monolights, on the other hand, are compact substitutes for a power pack/flash head combinations. Their size limits their power, but they are often desired for their portability.
- Monolights come with the controls built directly into the light itself.
- Profoto Acute/D4 flash heads, come with a zoom reflector which slides and locks at your chosen position allowing you to further control the spread of light.
- Wide reflectors produce a larger pool of light and a softer light quality, narrow reflectors produce smaller pools of light and a harsher light quality.
- Honeycomb grids, as the name suggests, are basically honeycomb shaped metallic grids that direct the light for a more focused spread.
- Reflecting umbrellas produce a diffused and soft light due to the larger size of the reflecting surface
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. Light emitted from the strobe head gets reflected inside the walls of the softbox and diffused through the box’s translucent front creating a soft, but more focused light source illuminating the model or scene.
- Snoots are conical shaped tools that narrow the distribution of light. These can be used to produce a very focused, harsh light.
- Barn doors are flaps surrounding a strobe that can be opened or closed to control the light and prevent it from spilling. They don’t produce a concentrated and direct light like snoots, but they can come in handy depending on your needs.
Studio portraits w/ strobes and gel

On Location Portraits
Fill Flash Outside
what is fill flash outside?
Fill flash outside is the use of a flash in daylight to add more light to a subject and reduce the harsh shadows that are caused by the strong sunlight. For example, like shadows under the eyes or chin. Using flash outside helps achieve a balanced exposure by subject the subject while keeping the background properly exposed. This helps prevent the subject from looking too dark compared to the brighter surroundings. This results in a more natural-looking photo.


















