Changes Before, During and After Your Shoot

Changes are part of every creative project, and the timing makes a big difference.

Before the shoot: the easiest time

Update your shot list, add a flavor or change the look, and we'll plan around it. This is also the time to talk about any heavy lifts, like pours, rigging or a flawless packaging look, so they fit your budget.

During the shoot: we work fast

Ask for a new angle, a different prop or another setup, and we'll make it happen within your shoot time. Keep in mind that changes that move a finished set around, like a new background or relighting, mean starting that setup over. Your approver's yes keeps the day moving.

Why we work by the hour

Working by the hour gives you room to explore. We can try a few versions of a shot and find the best one together. It also rewards organized clients: when your shot list is set and changes on set are few, more of your time goes into shooting, and you get more images.

After the shoot: happy to help

Your approver's sign-offs are final. If you need something new later, like a retouch, a new crop or extra shots, we're happy to help at our hourly rate.

The best way to avoid surprises is to plan together up front. That's why we always start with your shot list.

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Judy Doherty

I am a food, beverage, and CPG product photographer specializing in photos, stop motion, and video, with over 250,000 visuals delivered worldwide. Based in Southern California, serving Los Angeles, San Diego, Temecula and the SF Bay Area, I work in my studio and shoot for brands worldwide by remote or travel. Clients hire me for my eye, creative direction, and passion for taking their idea to the next level.


My strength lies in a nimble and lean creative process. Clients love getting creative content at a reasonable cost since my studio can art direct, style, and shoot their images quickly and on budget. My studio features an extensive surface library and prop house with a fully equipped kitchen and two shooting studios.

I bring over 20 years of professional culinary experience and more than a decade in commercial photography. My work as a chef, stylist, and photographer has earned many awards, including APA Top 100, ACF Gold Medal, and a juried fine art photo exhibit at Art Basel Miami. I was Executive Pastry Chef for two Hyatt Hotels and Resorts before completing two post-baccalaureate certificates for Visual Art and Graphic Design at U.C. Berkeley Extension in San Francisco.

https://judydohertyphotography.com
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