
Episode 11 Production Photography Will Ruin Your Diet
If you’ve never watched a grown adult yell at a sandwich under studio lights, you haven’t experienced the thrill of product photography in Fayetteville. It’s a strange little world where barbecue and hot sauce gets more compliments than your Aunt Linda at church and ring lights are adjusted like they hold the meaning of life.
Lights, Camera, Biscuit Crumbs
The first time we shot a biscuit for a national restaurant chain, we took 89 photos. Eighty-nine. Not because the biscuit was shy, but because we were chasing the perfect butter glisten. Our lighting tech whispered to the biscuit like it was a wild deer: “Stay still, beautiful… just a little more honey drizzle.” Someone cried. We’re not sure if it was from laughter or hunger.
That’s what product photography in Fayetteville is like. It’s equal parts art, science, and the sudden realization that you’ve eaten the prop. Again.
A Chicken Sandwich Walked Into a Studio…
There was the time we shot a fried chicken sandwich for a restaurant promo. The sandwich looked great, but the bun had an attitude. Too dry. Too shiny. Too slouchy. We tried steam. We tried heat lamps. At one point, a team member used a hairdryer and a prayer. Then the delivery guy arrived with lunch, saw the chaos, and asked, “Is this a therapy session for carbs?” Yes. Yes, it was.
Product Photography in Fayetteville Has Rules. We Ignore Them. Gently.
Rule #1: Never eat the set. We break that one every week. It’s not our fault. The cupcakes from a local bakery were too photogenic. One even had sprinkles arranged in a smiley face, like it wanted to be eaten.
Rule #2: Keep your reflection out of shiny surfaces. Good luck. We once photographed a wine bottle and accidentally captured six staff members, a confused squirrel outside the window, and one guy doing jazz hands.
Rule #3: Don’t name the products. You will get attached. We had a blender named Carl. Carl blended like a champion and looked great in soft backlight. When the client picked it up, it felt like we were giving away a pet.
Why Product Photography in Fayetteville Actually Works
All jokes aside, good photography sells. People don’t just want to know what your product is. They want to feel something. They want that cinnamon roll to wink at them through the screen. They want that toolkit to scream, “I fix things and look good doing it.”
Studies show people are 80 percent more likely to click on content that includes high-quality images. Want to stand out in a sea of low-effort phone pics? Invest in the kind of product photography in Fayetteville that makes someone whisper, “I need this… whatever it is.”
Closing Thoughts (and Leftover Props)
We’ve photographed everything from vegan candles to tactical gear. One day you’re posing a $2,000 espresso machine like it’s on the cover of Vogue. The next, you’re oiling a plastic dinosaur for maximum drama. That’s the beauty of this work. It’s ridiculous. It’s passionate. It’s product photography in Fayetteville. And sometimes, it’s breakfast.
The next article will explain tricks we use on set for product photography.
Citations
•Shopify (2023). “The Role of Product Images in Online Sales.”
•HubSpot (2022). “Visual Content Drives Higher Engagement.”
•American Society of Media Photographers. “Food Styling and Product Presentation Guide.”