THE BLOG - Alanna Rose Photography

Bluetooth Speaker - Amazon Product Listing

NOV

17

2017

Have I mentioned that we have some really cool clients? This client has so many listing on Amazon, and always brings me the coolest products. This is ...

OCT

21

2017

Any chocolate lovers out there?

We recently had one of the sellers we work with send us some yummy chocolate. Unfortunately, it was not just a fun gift, it was for us to shoot (Of ...

OCT

19

2017

Another Awesome Amazon Seller

We LOVE repeat clients, especially those that are VERY easy to work with. Kendall and his partners are just that. They drop product off in our studio ...

OCT

18

2017

We are not Monkey-ing around Towels

We recently took on a new client that has some really cool baby and toddler towels with neat little monkey hoods. When she first sent us the product ...

OCT

11

2017

Amazon Photography Tips and Rules

We are often asked what are some of the best practices for photos on Amazon. The truth of the matter is as long as you follow Amazon's basic rules, ...

SEP

26

2017

Organic Tea - A catalog challenge

Today we received a really cool product, but it was a small challenge. The package came in totally crushed! Ugh!! Nonetheless, our client needed it ...

SEP

24

2017

Product Photography - Our secret

We do a lot of product photography for marketplace listings like Amazon, Ebay, Etsy, and for trade shows, company websites etc. One common issue we ...

SEP

23

2017

InConcert - Website Product Photography

Did we mention that we have some of the coolest clients? This client, InConcert, LOVES live events, concerts and festivals. He loves them so much he ...

SEP

22

2017

I can shoot my own products!

I often run across clients that come to us to photograph their products because they have first tried to do it themselves and they did not like the ...

SEP

20

2017

Any Softball Fans Out There? - Sports ...

One of the best things about our business is that we get to meet all types of small businesses, and we photograph all types of retail products. Some ...

SEP

18

2017

Boot Stands - Amazon Product ...

Sometimes our clients send us the most random of things! Today's shipment that needed product photography or retail photography included boot ...

SEP

13

2017

Fair Trade Products - Cigar Ashtrays

I love when I come across some interesting products. Recently we've been shooting a lot for a bunch of Amazon sellers here in Alabama. One of the ...

AUG

14

2017

Best Practices - Amazon Listings

Here at Alanna Rose Photography we have done hundreds of photographs for Amazon and other marketplace listings. I’ve compiled together at some ...

JUN

24

2017

Baby Crib Wedge, An Amazon Marketplace ...

Sometimes you come across people in your own backyard that you didn't know sell for Amazon, as was the case was this recent shoot. This seller ...

JUN

21

2017

EcoOwls, An Amazon Product Shoot

I have been working with this particular business owner for a while now. He always brings me interesting things to do product photography with. This ...

JUN

19

2017

Fidget Spinners! An Amazon product ...

Sometimes in the product photography world you get to work with some really fun products. Recently, we had a small business owner from Birmingham, AL ...

MAR

29

2017

Amazon Product Photography

For the past few weeks we have worked with a small company that is creating organic crib sheets and pillows for sale on Amazon. They came to us with ...

FEB

27

2017

Lifeline Stores, A Commercial Shoot

Recently we got to shoot lifeline stores. LifeLine Repairs Birmingham is a full-service repair shop for phones, electronics and computers located ...

FEB

20

2017

Cablz, A Birmingham Company - Product ...

I love when we have the opportunity to work with other local businesses! Recently, we did a product shoot for a Birmingham Alabama-based company ...

FEB

16

2017

Anna

Anna is a senior at Vestavia Hills High School (Go Rebels!). Anna was a lot of fun to shoot with! When Anna first met with us for her consultation, ...

FEB

14

2017

Julia

Julia is a senior that wanted a creative senior session. When she contacted us about her senior pictures, she told us that she wanted a shoot that ...

FEB

11

2017

Willam M.

Keep your eyes peeled for William because is going to be the new, up and comer in the field of Law in the Birmingham area! He is currently ...

FEB

08

2017

Kelly K.

Kelly was a little bit of everything; southern class, with a bohemian flare thrown in, with a side of edginess, and we loved that about her! We had ...

FEB

06

2017

Dr. Petro

We were so lucky to have worked with Dr. Petro not once, but twice! We first met Melanie when Alanna Rose Photography was hired to take ...

FEB

03

2017

Lindsay

Lindsay started her senior photoshoot by coming to Iron City Studios with her mom to have her make up professionally done by one of our talented ...

FEB

01

2017

The Color of Gone

It was an honor to work with The Color of Gone! The Color of Gone is is a jewelry line that celebrates men and women's survival of cancer. Each piece ...

JAN

28

2017

Olivia

Olivia was so much fun to shoot with! She graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in fashion. When Olivia contacted us about taking ...

JAN

27

2017

Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry, ...

Today we got to meet and photograph the offices of a new pediatric dental location in Birmingham, Alabama. When they called us initially to set up ...

JAN

25

2017

Jakes Cafe, restaurant food item and ...

One of the best parts of where our studio is located is that we are right above one of Birmingham's best kept secret. A restaurant called Jakes ...

JAN

25

2017

Savannah

Savannah is a senior at the University of Alabama and she is such a sweetheart! When Savannah first contacted us about taking her senior pictures, ...

JAN

16

2017

John Mark, A 2017 Senior

We had a lot of fun shooting with John Mark! John Mark is a senior at Winfield High School. He is a fun-loving guy who wanted his senior ...

JAN

06

2017

Personal Branding and Headshots

Personal branding and Profile Pictures (Head-shots).Personal branding is when people market themselves and their careers as a brand. A commercial ...

DEC

30

2016

Jayla, A UAB Graduate

One of my favorite things in working with Seniors is that I get a chance to meet so many talented, driven people. Jayla, was not short of any of ...

DEC

30

2016

Commercial Photography for Service ...

Commercial Photography for Service Related IndustriesIf you run a service related business such as a healthcare clinic, a body or repair shop, pet ...

NOV

21

2016

Professional Product Photography Makes ...

If you are headed to a pitch meeting to present your new product to a major client you'll spend a bit of extra time making sure your hair is just ...

NOV

21

2016

3 Reasons why you need a professional ...

We live in an increasingly visual society. Many, many individuals have an online presence and businesses are no exception. With the spread of sites ...

NOV

21

2016

Business Portraits May be the Best ...

We've all been impressed by distinguished looking portraits of bank presidents and hospital administrators or physicians, but can we infer things ...

NOV

13

2016

This week at ARP

This week we shot some marketing material for Jeff, the owner of a start up financial firm. Like many of our clients, this new financial firm is on ...

NOV

05

2016

Photography for Service Related ...

If you run a service related business such as a healthcare clinic, a body or repair shop, pet grooming shop, or even a salon or spa, it is important ...

OCT

13

2016

Why hire a commercial photographer?

Why You Need To Hire A Professional Photographer For Your Commercial PhotographyCommercial Photography can be very important. It will help you sell ...

OCT

09

2016

What does imagery have to do with your ...

Here is one tip for getting the most out of selling items on Amazon, Ebay Etsy or any other online site. When you are shopping on Amazon do you ...

OCT

08

2016

Imagery and your business

What does imagery have to do with your business? Everything. What does imagery have to do with commercial photography? Everything.Imagery, according ...

OCT

04

2016

Professional Headshots and College?!?!

We have had so many requests to do professional headshots for students about to graduate college that I thought I would take a moment and tell ...

SEP

30

2016

Don't like something about your ...

How to avoid the most hated things part two.You look washed out or to pale. People who are very pale should be very careful of the colors that they ...

SEP

21

2016

Beginning Your Own Business? Commercial ...

People begin their own home businesses in their basements, their kitchens and their living rooms every day. They usually begin on a shoestring, and ...

SEP

21

2016

Get More Sales With Professional ...

Whether you have a national line of products or you sell on eBay, Amazon, or Etsy, sales are important to you and what better way to showcase your ...

SEP

21

2016

Tips for professional head shots

Professional head shots are important. As business professionals, you need a quality photograph for your business cards, Facebook page, LinkedIN, ...

SEP

21

2016

Corporate Events and Parties

Whether your company is a large corporation planning a huge party or a smaller business with a more intimate event planned, corporate event ...

MAR

21

2016

Tips for getting the most out of your ...

Tips for getting the most out of your product photographerWhen you are considering product photography, consider what the purpose of the photos are. ...

JAN

31

2016

We are so Excited! New Products!!!

We just came back from Imaging USA, the countries largest photography convention and we are so PUMPED! We have found a new line of boutique products ...

JAN

28

2016

Beauty Revived Winner

We are so happy to be a part of the 2015 Beauty Revived Campaign for Seniors. We talked to so many BEAUTIFUL girls throughout this campaign, and I ...

JAN

20

2016

Hannah, a 2015 senior!

Hannah is one of our 2015 seniors! She was homeschooled and is going to be attending Jeff State in the fall for their nursing program! She hopes to ...

JAN

15

2016

Don't like something about your ...

Hate something about your headshot? Here are some things people often don’t like and how to avoid them. One eye is larger than the ...

JAN

13

2016

Lindsay, a 2017 Spain Park Senior

Meet Lindsay. Lindsay is a 2017 Spain Park high school senior from Birmingham Alabama. Lindsay has an older brother and an older sister that also had ...

JAN

06

2016

John Mark, A 2017 Senior

John Mark is full of personality! This young man is a Birmingham, AL High school senior and came to me to get those once in lifetime senior photos ...

JUN

03

2015

Catherine, an Indian Springs 2015 ...

Catherine is another Indian Springs 2015 senior that we had the pleasure of meeting. She is such a sweet girl and we had so much fun shooting her ...

MAY

27

2015

Matt, an Indian Springs 2015 senior!

Matt was a hoot to work with! He is a 2015 Indian Springs senior. He’ll be heading to North Eastern University in Massachusetts in the ...

MAY

09

2015

Madeline, a 2015 Senior from Oak ...

MADELINE Madeline is a 2015 senior at Oak Mountain High School. She plans to attend the University of Alabama when she graduates for sports medicine. ...

MAY

05

2015

Shannon, a 2015 Graduate from the ...

SHANNON Shannon is 2015 senior at the University of Alabama! For her senior pictures she wanted to to incorporate the University into her senior ...

MAY

03

2015

Danielle, a 2015 Senior from Chelsea ...

DANIELLE Danielle is a beautiful 2015 senior from Chelsea High School! She wanted a mix of urban and chic boho for her senior photos! We tried ...

MAY

01

2015

Unique from start to finish!

CONSULTATIONS and PREVIEWSAlanna Rose Photography is unique in its entire process, we really stand out from traditional senior photographers. One of ...

APR

24

2015

A typical Session

Are you curious what a typical session with Alanna Rose Photography entails for one of our Seniors? Here is a session video from a girl we shot a few ...

MAR

21

2015

Need a studio to shoot in?

We often get calls and questions about renting our photography studio in Birmingham, AL. Do we rent it? Yes, depending on our schedule. Our studio is ...

MAR

21

2015

Emaleigh, a 2015 Senior!

Emaleigh is a Birmingham senior from Hayden, Alabama. She is homeschooled, however, she wanted really awesome senior pictures. She is into ...

MAR

01

2015

How to avoid portrait mistakes PART 2

How to avoid the most hated things part two.You look washed out or to pale. People who are very pale should be very careful of the colors that ...

FEB

27

2015

Pinterest and ideas for YOUR shoot

How to Pinterest ideas for your photo shoot.We love Pinterest! It's a great way to round out your clothing choices for your photo shoot and look at ...

FEB

27

2015

How to avoid portrait mistakes PART 1

How to avoid some of the most hated things about your headshot or portrait. Keep in mind, a good professional photographer will help pose you in ways ...

FEB

10

2015

Why onsite Hair and Makeup?

Here at our studio in Birmingham, AL we offer onsite hair and makeup for all our senior photos. We offer it as an option so that you can have the ...

FEB

08

2015

Tips for your shoot from our ONSITE ...

Tips for flawless make up for your senior session. The truth is, we have worked with everything, but here are 8 easy tips to make your on site ...

FEB

05

2015

Lip Gloss Lovers Unite!

Lip Gloss Lovers Look Here! I love my lip gloss! Why? I love it because it is shiny and flavored and I made it myself!I used to make this lip ...

JAN

31

2015

Imaging USA - 2015

This coming week my team and I will be attending Imaging USA. This is an event that happens once a year and gets together some of the top talent from ...

JAN

29

2015

Stressing about clothing? Here are some ...

One of the biggest concerns we hear from our Seniors is OMG… WHAT DO I WEAR?!?! Senior pictures are a HUGE deal and I know you want to get it ...

JAN

27

2015

Necklines and Necklaces...

We love a well accessorized high school senior. But, sometimes accessorizing is a problem for some people when it comes to picking the right necklace ...

JAN

25

2015

Eeeek! Featured in Senior Style Guide

We are so excited to announce that we have recently been featured in the industry renowned Senior Style Guide! For us, this is a huge honor. The ...

JAN

23

2015

A Winter Lip Scrub... Makes Lips Happy

Winter Lips? Try this scrub!Is winter making your lips dry and cracked (I know mine are in this crazy Birmingham, AL weather!!!)? Exfoliation can ...

JAN

21

2015

Ms. Ashley, a HELENA High senior

Ahhhh, Ashley. A 2015 Helena High School Senior! (If you don't know about Helena High, {right outside Birmingham, AL} it is new this year after a ...

JAN

19

2015

Did an all girls high school go too far ...

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JAN

17

2015

Meet Amber! 2015 Senior from ...

This is Amber. She is a beautfiul Senior from Birmingham (Sylalagua to be exact). She came to us to have her senior photos done. She is such a sweet ...

JAN

15

2015

Nisha and her first professional photo ...

Nisha chose us to do her very first professional photo shoot. She has intentions to work on modeling a bit more and try to get signed with a ...

JAN

12

2015

Marina, Oak Mountain High School

Marina, a Spain Park High School Senior. Marina is definitely a girl with style! She is a Spain Park Senior graduating this year and hopefully ...

JAN

09

2015

Photo ready makeup tips EVERYONE should ...

I always encourage a professional makeup artist. But, if you can't spend the money on one here are a few tips you should know before doing your own ...

JAN

06

2015

A little BLUSH in all the right places

Worried about where to put your blush? Check out what Leigh Whitehead, our head makeup artist has to say about it! If you are worried about ...

JAN

03

2015

WOW with your BROWS

Groomed brows are the perfect way to finish off your look for your upcoming photoshoot. Just be sure to do any brow grooming several days ...

JAN

02

2015

Meet Octavia from Sylacagua, AL.

Meet Octavia Octavia is a high school senior from Sylacagua, Alabama. She has a strong sense of style and loves fall looks. For her senior ...

JAN

01

2015

Jewelry? Yes please!

An easy way to stand out in your senior photos, jewelry!I know a lot of people tell you that a little can go a long way, and in some cases that is ...

DEC

30

2014

Do you clean your makeup brushes? You ...

Do you clean your make up brushes? You need to!Washing your make up brushes should be a regular part of your beauty routine. When you use your ...

DEC

19

2014

Sophia, a 2015 Senior

Meet Sophia, A 2015 High School Senior who came to us for her Senior Photos. Sophia is definitely a unique senior and she wanted her photos to ...

OCT

15

2014

How to Pinterest your Senior Photo ...

How to "Pinterest" Your Senior Photo OutfitAlthough graduation is months away and you or your child have plenty of time to do all of that end-of-year ...

OCT

15

2014

Lillian, A Hoover High Senior

Lillian, a Hoover High School Senior. When we first met Lillian in the studio for her concept consultation I knew she was something special. ...

SEP

24

2014

Avery, A Spain Park High School Senior

Avery, A Spain Park Senior When Avery came into the studio for her senior photography session consultation, I knew this was going to be an ...

SEP

24

2014

Caitlyn, 2015 Oak Mountain High School ...

Caitlyn, an Oak Mountain Senior Caitlyn is really a special girl! She is absolutely stunning! I knew we were going to do something really cool ...

SEP

24

2014

L'Unique MUA

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SEP

24

2014

Lotus Boutique - Birmingham, AL

We love forging relationships with other local businesses. We recently became partners with Lotus Boutique (They have a location at the galleria mall ...

SEP

14

2014

Why choose us for your senior photos?

When it comes right down to it, we have think there are three good reasons to choose us for your senior high school photography session. We know ...

JUL

25

2014

Kathryn - McAdory High School

Kathryn is a 2015 McAdory Senior and one of the sweetest girls I have ever met! She loved the Bohemnian feel of some senior photography she has seen ...

JUL

25

2014

Tips for Custom High School Senior ...

Forget the Traditional! Plain Pearls and Bland Backgrounds are Out with Custom High School Senior Photography We've all seen the dated senior ...

JUL

18

2014

Do your Senior Photos ROCK?

How to ROCK in your senior photos!Your senior year of high school will be bustling with activity, celebration, and preparation as you embark on your ...

JUL

13

2014

Rompers - a 2014 HOT trend

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JUL

07

2014

Unique Locations - Edgy Senior

Something we like to do for our seniors here at Alanna Rose Photography is provide unique shooting locations. The traditional senior photographer ...

APR

01

2014

Alanna Rose Photography vs Belmont ...

This is a letter one of the girls that shot with us wrote after her experience with us! I asked her to write a quick testimonial and this is what she ...