Posts by Alyssa da Silva
DIY Textured Photo Backdrop
DIY Textured Photo Backdrop Photo backdrops are one of my favorite ways to boost a photoshoot. An eye-popping backdrop can really take a photo to the next level. Like this pretty painted Valentine’s Day backdrop, or this bright and colorful…
Read MoreCheap Marble Alternatives for Photos
4 Cheap Marble Alternatives Want that fancy, upscale marble look without dropping dollars on real, solid marble? You can get the look for less! Here are four of my favorite cheap marble alternatives to use in your next photoshoot. Vinyl…
Read MoreHow to Hang Background Paper
How to Hang Background Paper I am a big lover of seamless paper rolls. I use them for photo backdrops all the time — and I’ve shared where to buy them and how to use it for flatlays. But how…
Read MoreDIY Painted Backdrop for Photoshoots
How to Paint Your Own DIY Photoshoot Backdrop When putting together a photoshoot, it’s easy to get stuck when some of the styling details…aren’t quite right. Trust me, I’ve been there! A common problem I’ve run into a few times?…
Read MoreStop-Motion Must Haves
Stop-Motion Video Must-Haves Making stop-motion videos is one of the most fun parts of being a photographer and stylist! I love getting creative with stop-motion for brands. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LISH creative…
Read MoreWhere to Buy Photo Shoot Props
Where to Buy Photo Shoot Props When you’re starting out as a stylist and photographer, you may not know where to source cute props for your photoshoots. As you can see from the tiny peek at my prop collection on…
Read MoreAperture 101
Aperture 101 I’ve been sharing little photography class refreshers on TikTok, plus more detailed posts about shutter speed and manual mode on the blog. You all seem to like these mini lessons on photography basics, so today, we’re talking about…
Read MoreProduct Styling Finds on Amazon
Product Styling Finds on Amazon As a photographer and stylist, I use a lot of objects and tools to put together shots. But some of my favorite product styling items are ones that I can use (and reuse) in lots…
Read MoreFun Wine Photography
Client Photo Shoot: Fun Wines One of my favorite things lately is sharing my best tips on DIY styling hacks — as well as giving you some behind-the-scenes content on some of my favorite photoshoots. That’s why, when a TikTok…
Read MoreManual Mode Photo Cheat Sheet
My Cheat Sheet for Manual Mode Photos Switching to manual mode on your camera from automatic mode is really exciting…and can also be really intimidating! It takes awhile to learn all of your camera settings, when to use them, and…
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