Tips and Tricks: A Blog About Professional Commercial Photography Services
Insights, strategy, and wit for brands that need high-impact visual content. From food and product photography to industrial storytelling, we break down the creative process with real-world expertise. Get tips, case studies, and behind-the-scenes looks at how visuals drive business. No fluff, just sharp, actionable content.


Meet Our Newest Intern Ryan!
Meet Ryan, the newest member of our team at Reactor Media! Discover his background, passion for storytelling, and the exciting projects he’s contributing to as he kicks off his internship with us.

Custom Stock Beverage Photography for High End Coffee Machines
Discover how we created authentic, high-quality beverage photography for Franke’s super-automatic coffee machines, highlighting their craftsmanship and the delicious drinks they produce with expert lighting and styling.

Elevating Fast Casual Food Photography: Behind the Scenes with Fried Chicken Magic
Go behind the scenes of our latest fried chicken shoot, where fast casual meets fine art. Learn how we captured every crispy, spicy detail of this comfort food favorite, from lighting techniques to bold colors that bring each dish to life.

Capturing Clean-Label Perfection: Behind the Scenes of Photographing Red’s All Natural Frozen Burritos
Explore how we captured the freshness and quality of Red’s All Natural frozen burritos in a competitive clean-label market. From lighting techniques to perfect product placement, see how our photography elevates frozen foods packaging to stand out in retail and online spaces.

Capturing the Glow: Behind the Scenes of Our Beverage Photography with Uncle Nearest
Go behind the scenes of our collaboration with Uncle Nearest, where we captured the signature glow of their whiskey in stunning beverage photography. See how light, shadow, and reflection help tell a brand’s story and create visually impactful imagery.

Snack Time with Captain D’s: A Case Study in Fast Food Photography
Discover how we crafted irresistible, mouth-watering visuals for Captain D’s latest snack campaign. This behind-the-scenes look explores how we captured the perfect crispy textures and fast food photography essentials to drive engagement across marketing platforms.

How We Elevated Nisolo’s E-commerce Photography: A Case Study
See how we helped Nisolo elevate their e-commerce photography, showcasing the craftsmanship and quality of their handcrafted leather shoes. Discover the importance of consistent, high-quality product images in building trust and driving sales in the competitive e-commerce space.


Husqvarna Viking Epic 3
Today, Nick will discuss the process of one of our largest shoots of 2023 with the incredible team at Husqvarna Viking.

Meet the Team: How to Run a Photo Studio Even Your Grandmother Can Understand
Meet Nick, the Co-Founder/Head of Production at Reactor Media as he walks through what it means to run high end photo studio.



What’s more American than apple pie? Our favorite, bourbon.
What’s more American than apple pie? Our favorite, bourbon.