Studio notes

Practical guides

Focused notes for a specific studio problem. Read one, run the test, and keep the result where you can find it again.

Archive

A photo archive naming system you can still understand later

Use dates, project names, immutable originals, and simple checks to keep a growing photo archive readable.

Updated 1 Sept 2026 · 7 min
Tabletop

How to photograph ceramics without losing glaze detail

A simple method for shaping reflections on glossy and satin ceramic surfaces without making the object look flat.

Updated 30 Aug 2026 · 8 min
Lighting

Natural-light product photography: a repeatable window setup

Build a consistent one-window product setup with a table, diffusion, reflector, and a short exposure checklist.

Updated 28 Aug 2026 · 7 min
Workflow

A useful photo studio in two square metres

Plan a compact home photo corner with a flexible background, stable camera position, and storage that makes shooting easy to repeat.

Updated 20 Aug 2026 · 6 min