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08/29/2026

In a season of doubt, believe in yourself and always always ALWAYS listen to Dolly🤍

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08/29/2026

It’s happening. Holiday season has officially entered the studio.

I picked up my first holiday campaign today and, as much as I hate to say it …

It’s time to start thinking about your holiday content.

If you’re planning holiday promotions, gift guides, bundles, launches, Black Friday sales or just want some fresh festive content for your socials, now is the time to start planning.

Because holiday photography takes a little more than throwing a Santa hat beside your product.

There are products to choose, concepts to plan, props to source, sets to build, images to create and then, of course, ALLLLL the editing that happens afterward.

And suddenly it’s November and everyone is wondering where the time went.

The earlier you plan, the more intentional (and less frantic) your holiday content can be.

So consider this your friendly reminder:

If holiday sales are part of your marketing plan, holiday photography should be too.

And if you’re thinking, “Michelle, it’s still August. Please stop.”

I hear you.

But your future November self will thank you.

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08/25/2026

It’s time for another Grid Check ✔️

We have officially entered the busy season! And while a ton of work has been done outside of the studio, I’ve also spent a huge amount with camera in-hand … here’s a bit of what I’ve been working on.

Which of these posts are you drawn to first?

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08/25/2026

Built for This Brand: Harmon's Non-Alc Craft Brewing

Sometimes one project leads to another, and I LOVE when it does.

I first connected with Harmon’s after their brand was included in my session with Designated Drinks, and when they reached out needing a fresh library of images, I was SO excited to get creative with them.

The goal was to build a collection that could do a lot of work: lifestyle imagery, website content, e-commerce, social media, advertising, and retail marketing.

But just because an image needs to be functional doesn’t mean it needs to be boring.

We leaned into bright, colourful lifestyle scenes, playful concepts, and imagery that gives their products room to shine while still feeling like Harmon’s.

And with three (and a half 🤣) very different beers, there was plenty of room to have fun with the storytelling, from lunch breaks and taking a well-deserved half day to Italian traditions, pizza, and a game of Scopa.

I loved getting to create images that weren’t just pretty pictures, but a versatile visual library their team can actually put to work across their marketing.

Built for this brand. Built to be used.

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08/21/2026

Sometimes you don’t need more props.

You need a BETTER photograph.

I love a good creative product photography setup as much as anyone. Give me a beautiful surface, interesting textures, colour, flowers, food, fabric, shadows ... I’m SO in.

But props aren’t what make a product photograph interesting.

Lighting can create drama, dimension and atmosphere.

Shadows can add depth and movement.

Colours can reinforce a brand’s visual identity and make an image stop the scroll.

Close ups can highlight texture, ingredients, packaging and details.

Movement can make a simple product image feel unexpected and dynamic.

And composition - negative space, perspective, cropping, scale and placement, can completely change how a product is perceived.

Sometimes the most effective product photography is simply the product, photographed intentionally.

Because props should support the story … not compete with it.

And sometimes … the product is just THAT good.

It doesn’t need a million props fighting for attention.

It needs to be the hero.

That’s the beauty of intentional product photography: creating images that are visually interesting, on-brand and designed to make people stop scrolling, whether the image is packed with props or contains nothing but the product itself.

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08/20/2026

A little midweek chocolate therapy.

I was talking about Annie’s Chocolates with a family member this morning and it reminded me of this session from a few years ago.

And honestly? I still really love these images.

Stark white. Lots of texture. A little breaking, cutting and generally making a delicious mess. For real, I was finding chocolate in the studio for weeks!

Sometimes you revisit old work and think, yep … this one still hits.

So here’s your little Wednesday reminder that life is short, eat the GOOD chocolate.

Or at the very least … go look at pictures of it. Just sayin’

What’s your midweek pick-me-up?

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08/18/2026

I often speak of the OBVIOUS benefits of my Ongoing Image Support Program for my clients, but what I don’t often speak about is how it keeps me on MY toes!

The more years you work with a client, the more likely it is that seasonal products will eventually have a similar feel, scent, look, etc. Truthfully, I get excited when that happens. For me it’s a great challenge to try to avoid recreating something I’ve done before.

Having worked with Sparkle Candle Co for YEARS (OISP OG 🙌🏻), for their 2026 Autumn campaign, I was sure I wanted to create strong, intentional and creative images that didn’t just feel like a song stuck on repeat. Hours of brainstorming and planning that were totally worth it. Because in the end, the extra work is where the magic happens.

What do you think of this little sneak peek? Which scent would you try first?

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08/12/2026

SO excited to announce this partnership! Amazing work ahead!!

We’re excited to officially welcome Michelle of to the Small Batch Marketing network of creative partners!

With 8+ years of experience helping small to mid-sized businesses create visuals that feel aligned, elevated and intentional, Michelle brings a thoughtful, collaborative approach to product photography that we’re so excited to offer our clients.

What makes this partnership such a natural fit is the way Michelle works *with* her clients — taking the time to understand their business, goals and strategy, and creating photography that is not only beautiful, but genuinely useful. From building a flexible library of product imagery to capturing assets with specific marketing needs in mind, she works collaboratively to make sure the final visuals can go wherever your brand needs them to.

That approach feels very Small Batch. We believe the best creative work comes from open communication, thoughtful collaboration and solutions that are built around the unique needs of each business — not a one-size-fits-all approach.

We’re thrilled to have Michelle as a trusted photography partner and can’t wait to see the beautiful work we create together.

Need fresh photography for your next project? Get in touch with Small Batch and let’s talk about how we can build the right creative team for your brand.

08/12/2026

Psssst - a little secret … Your product doesn’t always need to be photographed straight-on.

One of the easiest ways to change the feeling of a product image?

Change your camera position.

Try shooting:

↓ Above
↑ Below
→ From the side
↗ At an angle

Even a small shift can change what you see.

A lower angle can make a product feel more substantial.

Shooting from above can give you a completely different view of the packaging.

A side angle can add dimension.

And sometimes simply moving a few inches can turn a meh composition into something much more interesting.

Before you move the product around, try moving yourself.

It’s a tiny change that can make a surprisingly big difference.

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