In the post immediately before this one, “Cameras Are My Tools,” (https://www.behmphoto.com/cameras-are-my-tools/) I showed two photographs created with very different approaches, yet both accomplished the same goal: defining the subject in a dynamic way. In advertising photography, I have often been asked to create straightforward product photographs — usually isolated on white or gray backgrounds....
In commercial photography, the camera is only the tool. What matters most is the creative vision behind it. Great advertising photography is not simply about dramatic effects or complicated production techniques. Those tools certainly have their place, but the real work begins long before the shutter is pressed. It begins with an idea — and...
Holy smoke—it’s been over a month since my last blog post. I’ve been deep in creating reels to keep up with the algorithm, and this space got away from me. So let’s talk about where professional photography stands in today’s media landscape—and why it matters. I said this in a recent post: “Why use a...
Jewelry photography is one of my specialties—not only for the beauty of the subject, but for the precision it demands. I love capturing metal, gemstones, and fine detail at a high level. It requires control, consistency, and a deliberate technical approach. One technique I use, and central to this work is focus stacking. While the...
On December 4, I had the chance to photograph behind the scenes for a group of friends and fellow creatives—one of the many things I love about working in the Frederick imaging community. A Rich Creative Environment Frederick has an unusually strong network of photographers, videographers, and other visual creatives. There’s a genuine sense of...
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Email: jeffbehm@behmphoto.com
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